According to Paul Coleman, an Alzheimer’s researcher at the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC), one of the greatest difficulties plaguing efforts to find effective treatments for Alzheimer’s is the enormous lag between the disease’s inception and the appearance of clinical symptoms.Continue reading
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Laurence Hurley, PhD, to be honored as the Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year at the 2017 AZBio Awards
The Arizona Bioindustry Association will honor Laurence Hurley, PhD, of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy as the Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year at the 2017 AZBio Awards. Arizona life science and business leaders, as well as guests from across the nation, will recognize Dr. Hurley for his legacy of work that has made a significant clinical impact to improve patients’ lives.Continue reading
Flinn Foundation names Tammy McLeod new President and CEO
Following a national search, the Flinn Foundation board of directors has chosen one of Arizona’s most broadly accomplished executives and community leaders as its new president and chief executive officer.Continue reading
Three Arizona Companies Selected to Present at 2017 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference
Avery Therapeutics, bioSyntagma, and Smart Brain Aging will present at the October conference to feature 32 companies representing the future of healthcare from four states.Continue reading
AZBio Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. (AZBio) will welcome three new AZBio Board Members at its August 14, 2017 Meeting. Continue reading
Carol Bender of the University of Arizona to be honored as the Michael A. Cusanovich Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year at the 2017 AZBio Awards
Chandler, Ariz. —- The Arizona Bioindustry Association will honor Carol Bender, MSSS, of the University of Arizona as the Michael A. Cusanovich Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year at the 2017 AZBio Awards. Arizona life science and business leaders, as well as guests from across the nation, will be on hand to applaud Bender for her work in the Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) at the UA and for her success in encouraging students to pursue careers in the life sciences.Continue reading
Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. announces start of a clinical trial investigating the SMD-DA ophthalmic device for the treatment of neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)
TUCSON, AZ. – August 1, 2017 – Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. today announced the start of a clinical trial investigating the use of its ophthalmic brachytherapy device to treat neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)Continue reading
Corporate Growth Spurs Major Phoenix Expansion for Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
Regenerative medicine company adds 15,000 square foot expansion to support increased production capabilities for its innovative allograft products.Continue reading