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

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.

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff named one of ASCO’s 50 Oncology Luminaries

TGen and Scottsdale Healthcare cancer expert Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff is named one of ASCO’s 50 Oncology Luminaries. Dr. Von Hoff’s research led to development of numerous therapeutic agents, and improved patient care.

International Panel of Pathology Leaders Develop Principles for Patient Safety

An international panel of leaders in the pathology community today announced its support of four principles designed to drive positive change and improve patient safety in the anatomic pathology laboratory. The “Principles for Pathology and Patient Safety” address key issues where the expressed need for standardization and solutions is most acute.

Opportunity Alert – AZ Fast Grants 2014

The AZ Fast Grant competition will open on Monday, March 10! This competitive grant enables Arizona-based technology companies to initiate the commercialization process. Total funds available for this grant round are $175,000. Maximum awards of $5,000 and $20,000 will enable companies to accomplish one of four scopes of work. SBIR/STTR Proposal […]