Large analysis of normal and cancer tissues offers a new explanation for why cancer cells carry far more genetic mutations than healthy cellsContinue reading
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U of A researchers team up to take on major health challenges
Researchers, clinicians and other experts from across the University of Arizona and Banner Health are bringing together expertise from medicine, engineering, pharmacy, science and other disciplines to tackle major health challenges and move promising health discoveries closer to patient care.Continue reading
U of A celebrates milestone in Medical Innovations Building, announces new partnerships
University of Arizona leaders joined Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, members of the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona health and community partners, and the construction team Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the placement of the final structural beam atop the new Medical Innovations Building, marking a major milestone in the university’s efforts to advance groundbreaking healthcare research.Continue reading
Publication of ROADS Phase 3 Clinical Trial Data in Journal of Clinical Oncology Recommends GammaTile® as a New Standard-of-Care Option for Newly Diagnosed Operable Brain Metastases
- Phase 3 trial results earn Rapid Communication status, underscoring the importance of the ROADS findings in clinical practice, with the trial authors endorsing GammaTile as a new standard-of-care option for newly diagnosed operable brain metastases1
- GammaTile demonstrated 98.7% local tumor control by 12 months, compared to 84.6% for standard-of-care, reducing the risk of surgical bed recurrence at 12 months by more than 90% (HR: 0.07, 95% CI: 0.01–0.56; p=0.012)1*
- GammaTile is estimated to reduce the combined risk of tumor recurrence or death by more than 50% compared to standard-of-care (HR: 0.48, 95% CI: 0.30-0.76, p=0.002)1
- The median overall survival for patients who received GammaTile was longer than that of patients who received standard-of-care: median overall survival was 42.5 months compared to 17.6 months with standard-of-care (HR: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.37-0.96, p=0.032)1
- Treatment with GammaTile did not increase the risk of side effects compared to standard-of-care.1
PhRMA Selects Eric Cantor to Lead Organization as Next President and CEO
Former House Majority Leader and global business executive brings decades of public policy and private-sector experience to lead the industry at a pivotal moment for American medical innovationContinue reading
Arizona Bioscience Leader of the Year – Mayor Kate Gallego
Phoenix Rises as the Nation’s Premier Bioscience Powerhouse
Under the visionary leadership of Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix has transformed into one of the nation’s fastest-rising bioscience hubs. By seamlessly pairing long-term infrastructure investment with forward-thinking economic development strategies, talent cultivation, and dynamic public-private partnerships, Gallego has redefined the city’s economic landscape. In her vision, bioscience is far more than a healthcare initiative—it is a foundational pillar of Phoenix’s future economy, standing proudly alongside semiconductors, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.Continue reading
Meet the 2026 Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year
True leadership in bioscience education requires building accessible, sustainable pathways that empower students to discover, innovate, and thrive. For over a decade, Dr. Vignesh Subbian has exemplified transformative leadership in research education and training, creating programs and pathways that have opened doors for students across Arizona and beyond. Through his dedicated work at the BIO5 Institute and his shared academic home in biomedical engineering and systems and industrial engineering at the University of Arizona, Dr. Subbian has championed a bold vision that early, active engagement in research is one of the most powerful drivers of student success in biosciences.Continue reading
Dr. Sunil Sharma, a top physician-scientist at HonorHealth Research Institute, is named ‘Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year’
Dr. Sharma, who heads the Research Institute’s Center for Translational Science, is honored by the Arizona Bioindustry AssociationContinue reading
MRPC, PDC and Injectech Unite as One Company for Medical Device and Life Science Manufacturing
Three established manufacturers now operate as a single organization spanning precision molding, silicone and thermoplastic expertise, and catalog and custom fluid management components. A new unified brand will be introduced in early 2027.Continue reading
CND Life Sciences Celebrates Opening of New Innovation Laboratory with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Laboratory expands product development and research capabilities to advance neurodiagnosticsContinue reading