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

Arizona’s poet laureate: Humanities an essential part of health care
Alberto Ríos heartened by approach to humanities at ASU’s John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering Arizona’s inaugural poet laureate Alberto Ríos, who also serves as director of ASU’s …
ElevateMeD Awards Three Medical Students Scholarships
Selected medical students — including Kambrea Soltero — attend the ElevateMeD Scholars Summit. The organization seeks to alleviate the financial burden of medical education’s rising cost and support students from …
Arizona Bioscience on the Rise: Highlights from the 2026 TEConomy/BIO Report
Arizona’s bioscience industry isn’t just growing. It’s outpacing the nation. The 2026 edition of The U.S. Bioscience Economy from TEConomy Partners and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) gives us a fresh look …
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