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

AAFMIC Conference Highlights Key Role Family Practitioners Play in Research Discovery
Medical students Sage Liu and Anna Leah Eisner (far right) moderated the "What’s Family Medicine Really Like?" panel. Day-long conference featured keynote talks, as well as panels and research presentations …
TGen researchers publish genome assemblies for two widely used human cell lines
The new genomes will help scientists explore disease mechanisms and cellular processes PHOENIX — (April 30, 2026) — A team led by scientists at TGen, part of City of Hope, has generated …
Banner Health becomes world leader in total artificial heart program
Nonprofit health system completes 50th procedure, more than any other center globally since 2022 PHOENIX (April 27, 2026) – Banner Health on Monday announced it has reached a major milestone completing …
Upcoming events on the PBC
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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!

“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