Category: Business news
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GPEC joins national biotechnology symposium in Washington, D.C.
Greater Phoenix, federal leadership discuss biotechnology industry policy efforts at Biotech Across America State Symposium PHOENIX (March 27, 2026) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) joined the Biotech Across America State Symposium in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the strategic importance of strong state and local biotechnology ecosystems in bolstering national security and economic resilience. At…
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Bioscience conference brings together founders, investors in Phoenix
Video Recap Keep up with industry news with our Arizona Bioscience News newsletter. Five goals to accelerate growth in Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap. From Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s opening remarks to the advice from closing keynote speaker Tari Suprapto of Novo Nordisk, the fifth annual Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference provided for a full day of networking, panels, and connections. The sold-out March 5 event attracted almost 300 startup founders, investors, researchers, ecosystem builders and…
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Abbott completes acquisition of Exact Sciences
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Exact Sciences, establishing Abbott as a leader in fast-growing cancer screening and diagnostics segments and enabling the company to serve millions of additional people. “Abbott’s global scale, track record of operational and commercial excellence and work with healthcare…
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19 Reasons To Get Excited About Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase features hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. 250+ partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full…
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MDM2 Launches First CME-Based Clinical Innovation Sandbox with Hemasense at HonorHealth
Arizona has no shortage of MedTech ambition. We have smart founders, credible research, and a growing pipeline of startups working on meaningful problems. But even the best ideas can hit a wall early for one simple reason: it is hard to get in front of clinicians in a structured way, early enough, and often enough…
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JETRO signs MOU with Arizona organizations to strengthen international and semiconductor collaboration
The Japanese trade organization signed with ASU, ACA and GPEC to commit to increased collaboration PHOENIX (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of…
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Tales from The Road – Terrence Stull, MD – Founder of BacVax
Listen in as Dr. Terry Stull shares his journey from academic medicine and clinical research leadership to biotech entrepreneurship. Drawing on decades of experience in pediatric infectious diseases, NIH-funded research, and healthcare system leadership, Dr. Stull shares the path that led to the development of BacVax’s bacterial vaccine platform and the company’s evolution within the…
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Phoenix Startup Gravitrex Beats Wins Global Innovation Prize at Venture Café’s Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final
Pitch2Tokyo Phoenix-based startup Gravitrex has secured a major victory on the global stage, bringing home the Japan Prize from the Venture Café Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final. Representing Venture Café Phoenix, Gravitrex co-founder Kira Burns triumphed over international competition at Venture Café Global Institute’s flagship Global Gathering 2026, held in Tokyo on February 19. The gathering attracted…
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From XLR8 Intern to Clinical Researcher: Building a Future in Arizona
Karla Cabrera, FNP-C at 850 PBC For one Arizona State University student, the XLR8 Internship Program at the Phoenix Bioscience Core was more than an opportunity — it was a pivotal moment that helped shape their future career trajectory. When Karla Cabrera, FNP-C, MBA Candidate at W.P. Carey School of Business, first applied to the…
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Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation Celebrates 40 Years
The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This one-of-a-kind, holistic, milieu program serves as the last step in the continuum of care at Barrow, enabling patients with acquired brain injuries to return to optimal functioning—whether their goal is independence in the home or community or productivity at work or school.…
