Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
Welcome to the Flinn Foundation Bio Blog where you will receive the latest news throughout 2025 (and beyond) on the next iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap.
The Roadmap is the nation’s longest-running, statewide bioscience strategic plan. Bookmark this page for regular updates on the biosciences in Arizona and the development of the new Roadmap coming this fall.
Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
Arizona Bioscience News: Swimwear microplastics; Phoenix Children’s Hospital nationally ranked; AI machine learning
October 10, 2024
New ASU study links microplastic pollution to swimwear / KJZZ | A study by Arizona State University found swimsuits can be a source of microplastics in recreational waters like pools and rivers. Researchers sampling the Salt River when it was…
Arizona Bioscience News: Phoenix bioscience job growth; C-Path task force; HonorHealth type 2 diabetes research
October 03, 2024
Phoenix leading nation in bioscience and life science job growth / Arizona PBS | Chris Camacho, Greater Phoenix Economic Council president and CEO, talks about the bioscience boom happening in Arizona, its innovation districts, Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, and Phoenix being…
Arizona Bioscience News: Pangea Ventures; Justin Bayless VC firm; Flagstaff Festival of Science; SAARC Strengthening Skills
September 26, 2024
Pangaea Ventures closes $85 million fund for Arizona startup investments / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) | Pangaea Ventures, a Canada-based venture capital firm with a Phoenix office, announced closure of its fifth fund that secured $85 million for Arizona…
Arizona Bioscience News: Phoenix Bioscience Boom; UA RNA study; HonorHealth expansions; Arizona Bioscience Week
September 19, 2024
Phoenix bioscience boom poised to improve health care and local economy, proponents say / Arizona Republic | The bioscience industry is booming in Phoenix, and industry leaders say it means better health care, a stronger economy and innovation that could one…
Arizona Bioscience News: Brooks Rehabilitation hospital; New Banner Health president; ASU InvestU event
September 13, 2024
$70 million physical rehabilitation hospital coming to Mayo Clinic area / Arizona Republic | Brooks Rehabilitation announced plans for a $70 million clinic to treat patients with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries and other complex conditions near the…
Sampath Rangasamy’s personal journey leading to improved diabetes treatment
September 09, 2024
TGen researcher and Flinn seed grants awardee creates app to guide injection of insulin By Brian PowellFlinn FoundationSampath Rangasamy was just a child when he was taken by his father past the rice fields and palm trees of his rural…
Arizona Bioscience News: U of A president salary; Journey Venture Studio; Ivy Brian Center clinical trial; Tech Launch Arizona sets record
August 29, 2024
Regents approve new U of A president's salary, contract / Arizona Daily Star | Suresh Garimella has formally been appointed to serve as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona, with an annual base salary of $810,000. He will begin his…
