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: Phoenix medical manufacturing growth; UA Health Sciences director; Arizona’s next measles outbreak
February 27, 2025
Medical manufacturing set to drive growth in Phoenix market / Phoenix Business Journal In the Phoenix market, major investments are being made to establish an ecosystem for manufacturing, research and development and innovation in health care, including Mayo Clinic’s Discovery…
A maternal health scare inspires bio entrepreneur Courtney Williams
February 25, 2025
Emagine Solutions Technology CEO develops The Journey app for pregnant women By Brian PowellFlinn FoundationCourtney Williams is familiar with the alarming statistics centered around maternal health in the United States—the most dangerous country in the developed world to give birth. …
Arizona Bioscience News: NAU research designation; HonorHealth Research Institute Afib treatment ; Chandler Innovation Fair
February 20, 2025
Arizona Bioscience News: NAU research designation; HonorHealth Research Institute Afib treatment ; Chandler Innovation Fair
Arizona Bioscience News: Bio Capital Conference; Banner Health research chief ; NAU health care education; NIH funding
February 13, 2025
Three weeks until Bio Capital Conference at Creighton in Phoenix / Flinn Foundation Ever wondered what venture capitalists discuss behind closed doors? Or what it takes for a startup to move into diligence with a VC firm? These questions and many more will…
Arizona Bioscience News: ASU medical school dean; Native American cervical cancer ; ‘Success breeds success’; Translational research
February 06, 2025
Renowned innovator named founding dean of new ASU medical school / Phoenix Business Journal Arizona State University selected decorated and internationally renowned psychiatrist and innovator of neuromodulation technologies, Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, as founding dean of the ASU School of Medicine…
Arizona Bioscience News: Bio Capital Conference; Venture Madness finalists ; Alzheimer’s and gut health
January 30, 2025
2025 Bio Capital Conference set for March 6 in Phoenix / Flinn Foundation The agenda is coming together for the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference on March 6, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions with entrepreneurs and investors, a storytelling workshop,…
Arizona Bioscience News: Tesoro accelerator program; Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research ; Arizona venture capital
January 16, 2025
Tech industry, city leaders partner on Phoenix startup accelerator / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) The new 12-week Tesoro accelerator program, in partnership with the city of Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and StartupAZ, plans to host two cohorts of…
