Category: Business news
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Flinn Foundation’s BioCapital Conference Showcases Innovation, Investment, and Growth in Arizona’s Bioscience Sector
The Flinn Foundation recently hosted its annual BioCapital Conference on March 6, 2025, at Creighton University, bringing together over 260 key stakeholders and community members from Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem. The sold-out event provided a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss funding opportunities, growth strategies, and innovations within the bioscience and health…
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Two Arizona bio startups earn $100K through Flinn entrepreneurship program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In addition, they can access professional and consulting services,…
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Mayo Clinic announces transformative $1.9B investment in Arizona
Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will reimagine the healthcare experience for patients and staff and expand clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60% Today, Mayo Clinic announced a nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere.…
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HonorHealth Research Institute taps leading anti-cancer drug development expert to head its new Center for Translational Science
Dr. Sunil Sharma’s medical prowess unifies basic scientific discoveries, translational drug development and clinical care to produce advanced treatments for patients Sunil Sharma, M.D., MBA, one of the nation’s leading experts in creating anti-cancer drugs, has been named director of HonorHealth Research Institute’s new Center for Translational Science. Dr. Sharma, who for more than three…
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2025 MDM2-SEMI Conference to Highlight Synergies Between Medical Device and Semiconductor Industry
Greater Phoenix is on a trajectory to become a premier hub for medical device manufacturing, driven by the collaborative efforts of the Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier (MDM2) consortium. Comprising companies, research and educational institutions, and entrepreneurial and venture capital partners, MDM2 aims to create a thriving ecosystem that educates and engages a diverse, skilled workforce,…
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HonorHealth Innovations Joins Investor Corner PBC
MEDIA RELEASE PHOENIX, AZ – February 20, 2025 – Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is pleased to announce that HonorHealth Innovations (H2I) is joining Investor Corner PBC, further strengthening the region’s ecosystem for healthcare innovation and investment. Investor Corner PBC is purposely situated within Connect Labs by Wexford, a flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation hub located…
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Downtown Phoenix Inc. Celebrates Black History Month with Record-Breaking Entrepreneurship Rate
30% of the businesses opened Downtown in 2024 were Black-owned businesses PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2025)—Downtown Phoenix currently has 34 Black-owned businesses and counting, 12 of which opened in the past year. In honor of Black History Month this February, Downtown Phoenix Inc. [DPI], a community-building nonprofit that provides enhanced municipal services to the Downtown business core and marketing and…
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Flinn Foundation’s Mary O’Reilly on Translational Research, Collaboration, and Advancing Healthcare Solutions
This interview with Dr. Mary O’Reilly, the current overseer of translational research programs at the Flinn Foundation, aimed at highlighting her expertise in relation to the MDM2 consortium. Read on to learn more about her background, the goals of the Flinn Foundation in converting research to healthcare solutions, and insights on the evolving biomedical research…
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Dr. Corey Casper named Banner Health Chief Research Officer
Physician-scientist brings extensive experience to new role PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2025) – Corey Casper, MD, MPH, who has more than 20 years of experience as a physician-scientist in Seattle, has been named Chief Research Officer for Banner Health. “Dr. Casper will be dedicated to our efforts delivering the best care to our communities and enhancing…
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XLR8 PBC Applications Open for Scale-Ready Health Tech Companies; Esteemed Mentor Lineup Announced
Media Release Phoenix, AZ – XLR8 PBC, Arizona’s premier program for scale-ready health tech companies, is now accepting applications for its latest cohort. With a no-cost, no-equity structure, XLR8 PBC provides health tech companies with unparalleled access to industry leaders, mentorship, and strategic resources. Applications for the program are open until February 19, 2025, offering…
