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.

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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

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What’s Happening on the Phoenix Bioscience Core

‘A monumental day’: Inaugural class of John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering receive white coats
Families gather to witness emotional ceremony signifying the start of students’ journey Story highlights Inaugural class of 36 receives white coats from John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering …
University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care Launch Nation’s First MD-Granting Medical School Branch within a Tribal Nation
University of Arizona leaders, tribal leaders, healthcare professionals and federal legislators gather to celebrate the announcement of the nation's first MD-granting medical school branch located on the lands of a …
Arizona Grants $5M to Barrow for Clinical Trial of Ibogaine in TBI
Barrow Neurological Institute has received a $5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services to study ibogaine treatment in people with neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Susan Criswell, …
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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!

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“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