Tucson, AZ, September 4, 2013— Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with data storage and IT infrastructure industry leader EMC Corporation (EMC) to offer a highly scalable and flexible solution to store and archive medical images as part of the VENTANA digital pathology solution for anatomical pathology labs.Continue reading
Category Archives: AZBio News
Colleen M. Niccum Joins SALC as VP of Education Policy
The Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC) is proud to welcome Colleen M. Niccum as its Vice President of Education Policy.
Niccum recently retired from Raytheon Company following a 30-year career in the defense industry as a communications executive. During the past five years, she focused on expanding Raytheon’s community partnerships; improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Arizona; and working with state and local government leaders to support the defense industry in Arizona.Continue reading
Opportunity Alert: Submit Your Ideas for Session Presentations at BIO 2014
The Call for Sessions opens September 5th for the
BIO International Convention
in San Diego, June 23-26, 2014.
Education enhancements in 2014 include: streamlined session tracks organized by role in the industry and featuring international representation among panels; specialty forums with cohesive content and targeted networking receptions.
- Basic Research & Discovery
- Business Development & Financing
- Clinical Trials & Product Testing
- Industrial Bioproducts
- Intellectual Property
- Manufacturing, Distribution & Operations
- Market Access & Commercialization
- Regulatory Review & Approval
- Specialty Forums on personalized medicine, agriculture technologies, vaccines, and transformational research
Start planning today: session proposals will be accepted Thursday, September 5 through Thursday, October 3, 2013.
How to develop our suggestion:
- Review the list of tracks and topic area suggestions to determine which topics are relevant and pressing
- Talk with colleagues and industry contacts about your idea; brainstorm potential speakers
- Use the Session Proposal Guide for step-by-step tips to maneuver the online submission process
Please note, proposals for the International Market Briefings (IMB) Track will be accepted separately October 14 – November 4, 2013.
With the 2014 BIO International Convention being held in San Diego, this is a great opportunity to show the world what Arizona has to offer.
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about your topic, how to submit, etc. Email BIO at program@bio.org.
Visit convention.bio.org/pitch for more information.
Meet Town of Gilbert Mayor, John W. Lewis – 2013 AZBio Public Service Award Honoree
John W. Lewis, Mayor of the Town of Gilbert to receive the 2013 AZBio Public Service Award from the Arizona Bioindustry AssociationContinue reading
30 Never Looked So Good – PCH celebrates three decades
You are invited to the celebration
The evening event will include a program with Phoenix Business Journal publisher Don Henninger and Phoenix Children’s Hospital president and CEO, Bob Meyer discussing the hospital’s history and vision for the future. After the program a networking reception and birthday party will follow.
Join our community for this exciting occasion as we celebrate 30 years of contributions from this important organization in our community. It is our honor to help our friends at Phoenix Children’s Hospital to celebrate this milestone with the Valley’s business leaders.
Register Here – Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. Seats are limited.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Children’s Hospital located at 1919 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix
Mayo Clinic to Test Sideline Teleconcussion Robot at Northern Arizona University Football Games
CARRE Foundation selects TGen for unprecedented research into the causes of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
‘Quest to Cure MSA in Honor of Rex Griswold’ drives in-depth genomic investigation of rare nerve disorderContinue reading
Sports, Concussion Safety and “Barrow Brain Ball”
The effects of concussions (mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI) has been big news of late in the world of professional sports. But for many of us, the facts about the impacts of mTBI on younger athletes are less well known.Continue reading
Telecommunication and Technology Saving Lives
Telecommunications Connectivity and Technology Saving Lives!
Mark your calendar for October 30, 2013 at the Shrine Auditorium
(El-Zaribah Shrine) at 552 N. 40th Street in Phoenix
with locations in Flagstaff and Tucson and online anywhere.
Time: 11 am to 4 pm.
This is the annual event to learn how technology and telecommunications enable better access toOur fifth annual telehealth event presented by the Arizona Bio Association (AZBIO), Arizona, Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and the Arizona Telemedicine Program (ATP) healthcare.
Keynotes:
Keynote from Randy Roberson, a leading master of disaster telehealth management. Keynote from
Dr. Richard Carmona, Surgeon General (2002-2006) and expert on future business models for
healthcare.
How to attend:
Register to join us live in Phoenix ($10 – includes lunch and beverages)
Remote access will be provided online at no charge. Two remote-attendance locations in Flagstaff and
Tucson are arranged as well, at no charge. More than enough free parking at the Shrine Auditorium.
Why you and your network should attend:
- Telehealth Technology Showcase
- Get close to the latest telehealth technologies available now and coming to market
- See which technologies save lives right here in Arizona
- Network with those creating state-of-the-art telehealth technology
- Meet national and international telehealth experts from right here in Arizona
Sponsor – Exhibit
Exhibitor space (30 max): $225 for 5-foot table (floor equivalent), 2 chairs, quarter-page ad, mention
in all collateral, 2 attendees.
Major sponsor (5 max): $750 for major exhibit space, podium acknowledgment, half-page ad, website
listing, mention in all collateral and signage, 5 attendees.
Premiere event sponsor (4 max):$1500 includes premier exhibit space, spokesperson brief remarks
from podium, multiple acknowledgement announcements, a full page ad in the program document,
website logo, featured mention in all collateral and signage, and up to 10 prepaid attendees.
For more information on sponsor and exhibit opportunities
Contact ATIC by phone at 602-254-5887 or by e-mail at atic@researchedge.com
Opportunity Alert – Mission3 is Hiring
Mission3 is looking for a Development Engineer to join their teamContinue reading