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UA researchers have identified a previously unknown mutation in a sodium channel protein as the likely cause of a severe form of epilepsy.
Genome Sequencing Finds Unknown Cause of Epilepsy
University of Arizona researchers have identified a previously unknown mutation in a sodium channel protein as the likely cause of a severe form of epilepsy.Continue reading
Arizona Bioscience: Moving Forward Faster for Ten Years
2012 marks Arizona’s state centennial year. It is also the tenth year of Arizona’s Bioscience Road Map and the anniversary of the launch of TGen (The Translational Genomics Institute.)
Employment in the biosciences field in Arizona has grown 41 percent over the past 10 years, showing growth even during the Recession.
Ted Simon of HORIZON on EIGHT (AZ PBS) speaks with Marty Shultz, co-chair of the Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what we need to do to keep moving forward faster.Continue reading
1,000th Implant of the World’s Only Approved Total Artificial Heart Performed
SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart, announced today that the 1,000th implant of the world’s first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart was performed on Feb. 10 at The University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Since then, an additional four implants of the Total Artificial Heart have been performed at SynCardia Certified Centers in Germany, France and the United States.Continue reading
ASU helps state attract venture capital for high-technology firms
ASU News: 02/23/2012
Heliae, a technology-development company based in Chandler, is working to design an industrial process that starts with the creation of high-fat strains of algae and ends with the production of jet fuel and other commercial products.
Fluidic Energy, located in Scottsdale, is dedicated to transforming the way electricity is generated, delivered and consumed through an innovative energy storage approach. Its core technology enables a lower cost and its high energy density delivers ultra-long run times in comparison to traditional batteries.Continue reading
NAU President Haeger agrees to two-year contract extension
NAU President John Haeger and the Arizona Board of Regents have announced a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him as head of the university through June 2015.Continue reading
Arizona Board of Regents Names Ann Weaver Hart President of the University of Arizona
(Phoenix, Ariz.) – February 17, 2012
The Arizona Board of Regents voted today to approve the contract of Ann Weaver Hart, Ph.D., as the next president of the University of Arizona (UA). The vote follows an extensive nationwide search and the announcement last week of Hart’s selection as the sole finalist. Dr. Hart, who replaces President Gene Sander, will begin her term on July 1, 2012.Continue reading
2012 Arizona Bioscience Road Map Report
2012 marks year 10 in our progress along Arizona’s Bioscience Road Map. Leaders from across the state are moving us forward faster in the development of new research institutions, innovative companies, and high paying jobs.Continue reading
MaryAnn Guerra of BioAccel and Sandra Watson of ACA Honored for Leadership
AZBio Members MaryAnn Guerra, CEO of BioAccel, and Sandra Watson, COO of the Arizona Commerce Authority will be honored as on of the 25 Top Women in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal on February 23, 2012.Continue reading
ABOR and U of A introduce Ann Weaver Hart February 13th
The Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona will be hosting a special event to welcome Ann Weaver Hart to Arizona.Continue reading