Bioscience

George Poste, renowned scientist and director of the Arizona Biodesign Institute (AzBio), will be the featured speaker at the August 27 Phoenix Forum, coordinated by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Bioscience

Tempe and Phoenix officials put aside their differences earlier this month to discuss key issues of common interest: the biosciences and arts.

Bioscience

Arizona biosciences received prominent mention in the cover story of Biotech Tech's June edition. The article highlights Arizona to exemplify the many regional efforts to build an economic future through the life sciences.

Bioscience

Think that Northern Arizona University's research efforts focus solely on anthrax? Think again. Although the post-9/11 bioterrorism scares brought primetime national attention to the campus, the university is engaged in broader research and healthcare programs that reflect the region's cultural and ecological diversity.

Bioscience

A blue-chip committee of prominent scientific, economic development, and policy leaders has been formed to oversee the implementation of a long-term plan to propel Arizona to national bioscience stature. The panel, to be chaired by Phoenix Mayor Skip Rimsza and hosted by the Flinn Foundation, will meet Friday for the first time.

Bioscience

After a turbulent trip through the Arizona Senate, the $440-million university research bill passed the House by a 35-17 vote, sending the legislation to Governor Janet Napolitano, who strongly supports the measure.

Bioscience

After a turbulent trip through the Arizona Senate, the $440-million university research bill passed the House yesterday by a 35-17 vote, sending the legislation to Governor Janet Napolitano, who strongly supports the measure.

Bioscience

With the budget impasse behind them, state lawmakers are expected to act on the $440-million plan to construct research facilities at the state universities before adjourning one of the Legislature's longest-ever sessions.

Bioscience

A new era in the development of Arizona biosciences has been launched, less than a year after Jeffrey Trent decided to return home to Phoenix to lead a new, innovative genomics institute. Dr. Trent joined Governor Janet Napolitano, Phoenix Mayor Skip Rimza, and other dignatiries in leading an audience of about 400 through groundbreaking ceremonies for the future headquarters of the Translational Genomics Research Institute and the International Genomics Consortium, inaugurating what promises to be a new chapter of economic development for downtown Phoenix and all of Arizona.

Bioscience

Legislation to construct $440 million in new research facilities at Arizona's universities has been delayed in the Senate, caught up in political maneuvering surrounding the passing of the state budget.