On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Senate Unanimously Passed the Senate Bill 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, that would extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Sept. 30, 2031. The measure now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for final approval. Continue reading
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Arizona Senate Recognizes 30 Years of Impact by the Velley Fever Center for Excellence
Dr. John Galgiani, professor of medicine and director of the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence accepted an Arizona Legislative Proclamation on behalf of the team at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence.
Valley Fever is a dangerous and potentially fatal disease. More than half of all U.S. cases are reported in the state of Arizona.Continue reading
AZ House HHS Testimony Supporting the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund
HB 2727: appropriations; health innovation trust fund is sponsored by Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the Arizona House of Representatives Health and Human Services Committee (H-HHS) and co-chair of the Arizona Bioscience and Healthcare Caucus. House Bill 2727 was heard in H-HHS on February 2, 2026. The bill passed out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation on a vote of Continue reading
Tales from The Road – Terrence Stull, MD – Founder of BacVax
Listen in as Dr. Terry Stull shares his journey from academic medicine and clinical research leadership to biotech entrepreneurship.Continue reading
Rare Disease Day 2026 – AZBio Community Speaks Up for Patients
Each February 28th, the world recognizes the needs of patients living with rare diseases on Rare Disease Day. From meetings at our nation’s capitol to podcasts highlighting work being done here in Arizona, an upcoming events at the State Capitol, and at Voice of the Patient during AZ Tech Week that amplifies the voices of patients, our AZBio community is working to make a difference for patients.Continue reading
Leading Heart Transplant Centers Convene in Houston for Picard Medical/ SynCardia’s Total Artificial Heart Surgical Training
Invitation-only program at Houston Methodist, one of the top heart transplant centers in the U.S., highlights the growing need for SynCardia Total Artificial Heart technology.
Training initiative at Houston Methodist is expected to enable expanded adoption of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart through further education.Continue reading
Chairman Cassidy Releases Landmark Report to Modernize FDA, Deliver Lifesaving, Affordable Treatments to American Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a landmark report detailing legislative and regulatory reforms to modernize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These proposals aim to maintain American biomedical dominance and ensure patients have timely access to the latest lifesaving treatments. The HELP Committee’s recommendations are directly in line with President Trump’s mission to improve the health of American children and families.Continue reading
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show visitors cautioned to be wary of Valley fever
With 100,000+ visitors expected for the 71st annual event, the Valley Fever Center for Excellence will distribute 1,200 flyers to alert them to dangers of the fungal respiratory illness caused by inhaled spores found in soils of the U.S. Southwest.
Help shape the Blueprint for Women’s Health Innovation in Arizona
FemTechAZ is asking for community insights with a brief “State of Today” survey as the first step in creating the Blueprint for Women’s Health Innovation in Arizona. The Blueprint will serve as a shared, data-informed guide of priorities through 2030 across programs, partnerships, funding mechanisms, and policy.Continue reading