Arizona State University has been awarded more than $8.5 million over five years from the National Cancer Institute to establish the Arizona Cancer and Evolution Center. The grant will establish ASU as a key player and the hub of an international network of research scientists who are dedicated to understanding cancer in an entirely new way.Continue reading
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National Bioscience Industry Report Shows $2T Economic Impact, Accelerated Venture Capital Investment & Job Growth
A study released today at the BIO International Convention shows that the U.S. bioscience industry has reached $2 trillion in annual economic impact while maintaining accelerated venture capital investment and job growth numbers. Among U.S. technology sectors, the bioscience industry has held a leading position as an economic driver and job generator.Continue reading
Cervical Cancer May Be Driven by Imbalance in Vaginal Bacteria, UA Research Finds
Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz of the University of Arizona Cancer Center and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix has found a direct relationship between “good” bacteria and cervical health and “bad” bacteria and increased cancer risk.Continue reading
Helios Scholars at TGen prepares students for success in college and career
45 summer interns join TGen scientists in real-life biomedical researchContinue reading
Castle Biosciences Launches Next-Generation Sequencing Test DecisionDx-CMSeq for Cutaneous Melanoma
New test complements Castle’s DecisionDx-Melanoma gene expression profile test
Amgen Foundation And Harvard Team Up To Offer Free Online Science Education Platform
LabXchange Will Provide Virtual Lab Experiences Integrating Digital Instruction With Collaboration and Mentoring Opportunities
Interactive Platform Levels Playing Field for Aspiring Scientists
Amgen Foundation Contributes $6.5 Million as Founding Sponsor
Technology Built on Open-Source edX PlatformsContinue reading
AZBio Talent Challenge – Summer 2018
“Connecting Talent with Opportunity” takes on a new meaning with up to ten FREE 30-day Standard Job Postings on the AZBio Career Center.
We’re ramping up for Arizona Bioscience Week. Join us by taking advantage of this special offer for AZBio Member Companies beginning June 1st and ending September 30th, 2018 .
Each time you post a job or upload your resume you will be entered into a drawing for TWO tickets to the 2018 AZBio Awards during Arizona Bioscience Week.
Two tickets will go to the winning job seeker and two to the winning recruiter/hiring manager.
TGen and Huntsman Cancer Institute receive $6.7 million grant to battle a hidden enemy
Department of Defense grant aims to target breast cancer that has spread to the bone by re-igniting the body’s own immune systemContinue reading
Startup Licenses UA Invention to Enhance Natural Safeguard Against Skin Cancer and Other Diseases
Tucson, Ariz. – The University of Arizona has licensed two inventions developed in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to startup MCR Therapeutics. The inventors – Drs. Minying Cai and Victor J. Hruby – developed targeted peptides through their research into drug design and bioactivity expression relating to hormone activity in the brain and periphery.Continue reading