NAU earns R1 research designation / Arizona Daily Sun
Northern Arizona University recently received R1 research activity designation from the Carnegie Foundation, which is the highest classification for United States research institutions spending at least $50 million on research and development and awarding at least 70 research doctorates each year.
Scottsdale HonorHealth Research Institute uses new technology to treat atrial fibrillation / KJZZ
HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale is using a new technology to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib), a condition in which the heart can start beating rapidly out of control, that can deliver two different types of electrical energy to target a specific area of the heart.
Free Chandler Innovation Fair to showcase students, artists and technology companies / KJZZ
Chandler will hold its annual innovation fair this weekend featuring more than 100 exhibitors from schools and tech companies, a part of the Arizona SciTech Festival which celebrates science in communities around the state.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital CEO to retire / Phoenix Business Journal
Robert Meyer, who has led Phoenix Children’s Hospital for more than half of its 42 years in business and overseen significant growth and expansion, will retire as its top executive this summer.
Local opinion: Cutting funding for science in Arizona hurts our economy and our future / Arizona Daily Star (Op-ed)
Scientists from the University of Arizona whose research has been supported by federal grants write about the impact to the university, Arizona employers, and the nation if the National Institutes of Health cuts are allowed to go forward.
Storytelling coaching session coming to Flinn Bio Capital Conference /Flinn Foundation
A personal story can be powerful for entrepreneurs and appeal to venture capital funders. A storytelling coaching session will be available for Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference attendees March 6 as part of an all-day event to bring together investors and the bioscience startup community.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 28: XLR8 PBC application deadline
Feb. 28: Flinn-Brown application deadline
March 6: Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference
April 2-3: Venture Madness 2025
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