Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

IBSB: And then there were four

A University of Arizona program that seeks to increase collaboration among life sciences faculty and improve technology commercialization efforts has pared its list of possible directors to four.

UK newspaper features AZ bio

Arizona bioscience efforts have been highlighted in the Scotland-based Sunday Herald. The article provides a brief overview of the past two years' efforts to transform Arizona into a bioscience and biotechnology hub, including the establishment of two keystone organizations, International Genomics Consortium and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

Agreement OK’d for multi-university bio campus

The three state universities will soon join the construction frenzy at the Phoenix Bioscience Center, as officials from the City of Phoenix sign an agreement with higher-education officials to designate space and existing buildings for use by the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative.

Napolitano embraces capital legislation at tech forum

Governor Napolitano rallied nearly 500 business and technology leaders at her annual tech forum, urging passage of three new bills and a constitutional amendment that would strengthen the state's high-tech infrastructure.

Bioscience VC plans move to Scottsdale

Due to uncertainties that have arisen since its publication, this story has been removed from the Flinn Foundation Web site.

ASU gains science policy think tank

ASU President Michael Crow has convinced the Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes, a science policy think tank, to move to ASU from its current home at Columbia University.

Banker leads governor’s charge to boost Arizona knowledge economy

From the rugby field to the board table, Ed Zito thrives on hard work and perseverance--old-fashioned values that propelled his rise in the local banking industry and, more recently, his success as chairman of the governor's technology council. Governor Napolitano will address the group's recommendations while laying out her 2004 technology agenda at the annual Governor's Tech Forum on Feb. 10.

Biomed companies to open shop in Chandler, bring 270 jobs

Three biomedical companies are establishing presences on the Price Road Corridor in Chandler, bringing with them a combined 270 jobs. The move could represent the beginning of a biomedical center in the East Valley suburb.

Governor’s tech council unveils recommendations

The Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology yesterday revealed numerous recommendations for improving Arizona's high-tech economy. The proposals, which focus on capital formation, commercialization of university technology, and augmentation of technology business infrastructure, will serve as a basis for the governor's technology agenda, to be presented in early February.

PCC launches histology program, expands biotech courses

Pima Community College has launched a new degree program in histology, the study of human and animal tissues for medical diagnosis. The course of study offers both a certificate-to-work program and an associate's degree in applied science.