BIO5 Institute’s KEYS Research Internship Program Achieves Record Number of Applicants

[Tucson, Arizona] – The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute’s KEYS Research Internship program is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking surge in applications for its upcoming summer 2024 cohort. This year, the program received an unprecedented 430 applications, showcasing a tremendous interest from Arizona’s high school students aged 16 and older in the field of bioscience.Continue reading

SynCardia Systems LLC Announces Publication of Patent Application Covering Innovative Total Artificial Heart Design

Tucson, AZ, February 5th 2024 — SynCardia Systems, LLC., a Picard Medical Company, proudly announces that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed claims of its groundbreaking patent application “Next Generation Total Artificial Heart” covering next generation total artificial heart designs.

The application describes novel technology aimed at eliminating external drive mechanisms by fully integrating the pumping mechanism within the implanted artificial heart ventricle. This new design represents a significant leap forward towards achieving a fully implantable system.Continue reading