Driving
Translational
Discovery

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is a 30-acre life sciences innovation district in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Home to the highest concentration of research scientists in the state, the PBC’s anchor institutions include Arizona’s three public research universities — Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona — leading genomics pioneers including the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope; the International Genomics Consortium; Exact Sciences; several of Phoenix’s major health care systems, such as Banner Health, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dignity Health and Valleywise Health; and a growing number of emerging life science companies.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is a place where unprecedented collaborations transpire between innovators and institutions of research excellence, setting a new standard in advancing precision medicine from discovery to delivery.

1st in nation

in life science job growth among emerging markets

6M+ SF

of planned life science development


450+

Tech and startup companies in central Phoenix


10 minutes

to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport


15,000

College students located in or around downtown Phoenix


20+

Institutes of Research Excellence within a 2-mile radius


What’s Happening on the Phoenix Bioscience Core

Phoenix City Council Expands Enhanced Municipal Services District to Strengthen Innovation and Growth
The expansion integrates the northern portion of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, enhancing support for research, education, and economic development in the heart of Arizona’s innovation hub. PHOENIX (March 28, 2025) …
C-Path’s Predictive Safety Testing Consortium Advances a Transformative Test to Detect Drug Induced Liver Injury
Serum Glutamate Dehydrogenase Activity Enables Sensitive and Specific Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Injury in Humans TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2025 – Researchers from Critical Path Institute’s® (C-Path) Predictive Safety Testing Consortium have …
Fuel Your Startup’s Growth: Explore Arizona’s Expanded SBIR/STTR Support
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is dedicated to empowering the state's startups and small businesses by providing comprehensive resources to navigate and secure funding through the Small Business Innovation Research …
Upcoming events on the PBC
Connect with our community.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is embedded in Phoenix’s downtown neighborhoods. Steps away from Roosevelt Row and the arts district, and just a few blocks away from the Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns, there is always something to do around the PBC.

The PBC and its institutions also play host to a number of events geared toward all audiences including researchers, community members, students and more. Check out our full event calendar to see what’s happening each week, and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on what’s happening.

Venture Café Phoenix

Venture Café Global connects innovators to make things happen across the world. Every Thursday, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business leaders and the community gather at 850 PBC for Venture Café Phoenix to connect learn and share their ideas. Topics range from sustainability and clean tech, health care and life sciences, arts, and so much more. We hope to see you there next Thursday!

“Our life science leaders are driving translational discovery which is also driving our tremendous growth. We invite you to join us!”

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego