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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 employed 40,399 in 2023 across 3,652 state business establishments, representing a rapid 24.6 percent increase in employment since 2019 and placing the state among the leaders in employment growth. The average wage in the bioscience industry was $102,161—53 percent higher than the state’s private sector average. Academic R&D expenditures in bioscience fields reached a new height of $683.3 million in 2022. NIH funding for Arizona totaled $366.5 million in 2023 following steady annual growth since 2019. Arizona’s bioscience companies attracted strong venture capital investment, with $281.8 million invested in 2023. Arizona stands out in patent activity in bioscience-related technology areas—its 3,387 patent awards from 2019 through 2023 places the state in the second quintile among all states. AZ-BIO2024 - state profile
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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
GlobalMed Named Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year For Its Contributions To The Transformation of Healthcare Delivery.
Chandler, Arizona —-The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) will honor GlobalMed® as the Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year at the 2016 AZBio Awards on September 21, 2016. Hundreds of Arizona life science and business leaders as well as guests from across the country will be on hand at the Phoenix Convention Center to recognize GlobalMed […]
Stephen Albert Johnston Named Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year
Chandler, Arizona —-The Arizona Bioindustry Association will honor Stephen Albert Johnston, of Arizona State University as the Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year at the 2016 AZBio Awards on September 21, 2016. The award is given annually to the life science researcher in Arizona who has made the most significant contribution to the advancement of […]
Dr. George Poste of Arizona State University to be honored with the AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement
Chandler, Arizona —-The Arizona Bioindustry Association will honor Dr. George Poste of Arizona State University with the AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2016 AZBio Awards. Governor Doug Ducey and hundreds of Arizona life science and business leaders as well as guests from across the country will be on hand to applaud Dr. […]
Governor Doug Ducey will address Arizona’s Life Science Innovation Community at the Peak of Arizona Bioscience Week during the 11th Annual AZBio Awards.
Chandler, Arizona –September 6, 2016–The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) today announced that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will address the life science, education, and business leaders assembled to celebrate the 11th annual AZBio Awards on September 21, 2016 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
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        Jul 18, 2025 - - Beat The Heat and Join Us In Flagstaff
        Jul 31, 2025 - Flagstaff - AZBio Summer Reception at Roche Tissue Diagnostics
        Aug 21, 2025 - Oro Valley - 2025 Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium Scientific Conference
        Sep 4, 2025 - Tempe - RESI Boston 2025
        Sep 17, 2025 - Boston