SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 22, 2023 — Cancer patients whose leukemia returns after initial treatments have few options and a poor prognosis, but a first-in-Arizona clinical trial opening at HonorHealth Research Institute is giving hope to those with this all-too-common blood cancer.Continue reading
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists for the Arizona Innovation Challenge
Four bio & life sciences companies advance to the final roundContinue reading
Mayo Clinic and Columbia University receive $10.6 million grant from NCI to advance glioblastoma research with mathematical oncology
National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI.
The center will be based at Mayo Clinic in Arizona with co-principal investigator Peter Canoll, M.D., Ph.D., Columbia University, and involves collaboration among multiple institutions, including Arizona State University, Columbia University, City of Hope, Inova, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MD Anderson and Washington University.Continue reading
CMS Publishes Final Guidance for New Manufacturer Discount Program
The IRA requires CMS to establish a new Part D manufacturer discount program beginning on January 1, 2025 as part of the redesign of Part D.Continue reading
CMS Awards Round 2 of New Medicare-funded Residency Slots to Hospitals Serving Underserved Communities
Arizona was awarded 6 new GME slots out of the 200 total newly announced awardsContinue reading
A better way to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab could lead to earlier diagnosis
College of Medicine – Tucson researchers used stem cell technology to improve research models for Parkinson’s disease.
CND Life Sciences Wins Prestigious Award as it Drives Innovation in Neurodiagnostics Field
Arizona Bioindustry Association Selects CND as a 2023 Fast Lane Honoree for Outstanding AchievementsContinue reading
Opportunity Alert: Traction Accelerator (Apply by December 15th)
Are you an entrepreneur ready to grow your revenue? Join the Traction Accelerator and get the tools, training, and community you need to rapidly grow your business.
The Traction Accelerator is a 19-week intensive program with 7 months of mentoring that will help you identify your ideal customers, craft messaging that converts, build sales systems that scale, and create momentum for your startup.
You’ll get access to top-tier mentors, and a network of like-minded founders facing similar challenges. Walk away with a clear plan to acquire customers and generate revenue. CEI is so confident this program will accelerate your startup’s growth that if you complete the program and don’t increase your revenue, they’ll refund your money.
Applications for Traction Accelerator close December 15th!
Learn more and apply here: ceigateway.com/traction-accelerator/
For additional information, contact Patti DuBois at dubois@ceigateway.com
Arizona Officially Acknowledges November 11-18, 2023 as Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week
Governor Katie Hobbs releases official proclamation supporting the recognition of “Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week” across Arizona.Continue reading
CancerX Launches New Startup Accelerator to Advance Digital Innovations in Oncology
TAMPA, Fla. – CancerX, co-hosted by Moffitt Cancer Center and the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) alongside the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced the launch of the CancerX Startup Accelerator today at the Future of Cancer Care Summit in Tampa, Fla. It is the first-ever national cancer innovation accelerator initiative with public support from the White House.