Moving Life Science Innovations along the path
From Discovery To Development To Delivery
OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE: Arizona is a top-ten life science state.
OUR MISSION: AZBio supports the needs of Arizona’s growing life science ecosystem.
Arizona’s bioscience industry is growing rapidly and reached more than 36,000 jobs spanning 2,912 business establishments in 2021. Industry employment has grown by nearly 22 percent since 2018—twice the growth rate of the nation—with each of the five major subsectors adding jobs during the period. Arizona’s universities conducted $602 million in R&D activities in bioscience-related fields in 2020, fueled in part by steadily increasing NIH awards to Arizona institutions since 2018. Venture capital investments in Arizona bioscience companies increased significantly in 2021, and during the 2018-21 period totaled $565 million. Arizona inventors have been awarded 2,283 bioscience related patents since 2018, among the second quintile of states in patent activity. Read the Report: AZ-BIO2022 - state profile
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Get Connected With Arizona's Bioindustry
A key component in Arizona’s life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizona’s bioscience industry.
AZBio Member Organizations in the fields of business, research and education, health care delivery, economic development, government, and other professions involved in the biosciences are the key drivers of the growth of Arizona's life science sector. As the unified voice of our industry in Arizona, AZBio strives to make Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed.
AZBio works nationally and globally with the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and leading patient advocacy organizations.
Through these relationships, AZBio has access to information, contacts, resources, cost saving programs, and the global bioscience and medtech community.
Success Stories – Good News from Arizona’s BioIndustry
Castle Biosciences’ TissueCypher® Barrett’s Esophagus Test Receives 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Artificial Intelligence Innovation
This marks the third consecutive year that Castle has been recognized with a MedTech Breakthrough Award for its innovative testing solutions
Advocacy Matters: Learn How Advocacy Impacts Health Innovation
On May 16, 2023, advocacy took center stage on AZBioPEERS, with a discussion on how Advocacy Matters with leaders from Washington, D.C. and Arizona.
The IRA: How Public Policy Impacts Innovation
In this KOL Conversation, two AZBio Board Members discuss drug development and the challenges created for health innovators by provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
AZ Budget Update: See where Arizona is spending and investing in FY24
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed Arizona’s FY24 budget. The state’s $17.8 billion spending plan includes money to prevent homelessness, boost education funding and send tax rebates to parents. It also includes some interesting and, in some cases, surprising additions or omissions.
Events
- AZBioPEERS: Tales from the Road with Elsa Abruzzo
        Jun 20, 2023 - - AZBio Fall Reception at C-Path
        Aug 17, 2023 - Tucson - Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium Scientific Conference
        Sep 11, 2023 - Tempe - Leading Women: Biotech and Beyond
        Sep 25, 2023 - Phoenix - 2023 AZBio Awards and 20th Anniversary Celebration
        Sep 27, 2023 - Phoenix