Arizona Biotech Industry Report Card Released at BIO 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has released the Industry Report Cards for all 50 states today at the BIO International Convention

Arizona holds its position at Tier II in number of biotech firms and Tier III in biotech employment

Investments in research and development (R&D) and programs encouraging private investments in Arizona innovator companies is the state’s greatest opportunity for driving future high-wage job growth in the life science sector.Continue reading

CTCA Western clinical research director authors five innovative studies presented at ASCO

Dr. Glen Weiss is a Translational Physician Scientist (TPS) with a joint appointment at TGen and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He is currently Co-Head of the Lung Cancer Unit and Clinical Associate Professor at TGen, Director of Clinical Research at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and holds a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.Continue reading

VisionGate Hires Renowned Chief Medical Officer Dr. Javier Zulueta

PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 2, 2016) – VisionGate, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. Javier Zulueta as its Chief Medical Officer. A world-renowned pulmonologist, professor and 16-year Director of Pulmonary Service at the University Clinic of Navarra, the teaching hospital of Spain’s University of Navarra School of Medicine, Dr. Zulueta will provide expert counsel and oversight of VisionGate’s clinical collaborations and associated clinical trials in lung cancer early detection and chemoprevention therapy.Continue reading