BIO5 Institute’s KEYS Research Internship Program Achieves Record Number of Applicants

[Tucson, Arizona] – The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute’s KEYS Research Internship program is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking surge in applications for its upcoming summer 2024 cohort. This year, the program received an unprecedented 430 applications, showcasing a tremendous interest from Arizona’s high school students aged 16 and older in the field of bioscience.Continue reading

SynCardia Systems LLC Announces Publication of Patent Application Covering Innovative Total Artificial Heart Design

Tucson, AZ, February 5th 2024 — SynCardia Systems, LLC., a Picard Medical Company, proudly announces that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed claims of its groundbreaking patent application “Next Generation Total Artificial Heart” covering next generation total artificial heart designs.

The application describes novel technology aimed at eliminating external drive mechanisms by fully integrating the pumping mechanism within the implanted artificial heart ventricle. This new design represents a significant leap forward towards achieving a fully implantable system.Continue reading

Bill for Funding the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund Passes Senate Appropriations

 SB1019: appropriation; health innovation trust fund received its first hearing in Arizona’s Senate Health and Human Services Committee on January 16, 2024 and passed with unanimous support. On January 30, 2024, the bill received a do pass recommendation from Senate Appropriation with a vote of 7 ayes, 2 nays and 1 not voting 

As currently written, SB1019 appropriates $5M to the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund, and declares that it is the Legislature’s intent that the Fund, consisting of monies appropriated by the Legislature, gifts or grants donated or given to the Fund and earnings from the Fund, steadily grow to ultimately maintain a permanent endowment balance of at least $200 million. SB1019 is now is eligible for consideration by the Senate Rules Committee.Continue reading

2024 is the Year the ASU Biodesign Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Nature-Inspired Innovation

Biodesign scientists have created a therapy against the Ebola virus, discovered an early diagnostic for breast cancer and provided data that brought potentially harmful chemicals in personal-care products to light.

These are just a handful of ways our research is leading to discoveries and inventions that answer today’s challenges. As the premier scientific research institute in the nation’s fastest-growing research university, Biodesign’s impact is accelerating. We invite you to explore highlights of our accomplishments and join us in designing a better future.Continue reading