Category: Community News
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Fashion and Philanthropy Unite to Advance Women’s Cancer Research at Runway for Research 2026
Annual Scottsdale event benefiting TGen returns October 9 with an inspiring morning dedicated to accelerating discoveries for women facing cancer PHOENIX – May 27, 2026 – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, together with Neiman Marcus and Scottsdale Fashion Square, will host the sixth annual Runway for Research on Friday, October 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.…
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TGen Ambassadors Program Marks 10 Years of Community Impact, Advocacy, and Research Support
For the past decade, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, has built the TGen Ambassadors program into a network of community leaders dedicated to advancing life-changing research through philanthropy, advocacy, and networking. The TGen Ambassadors program, launched in 2016, was created to connect executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, and other influential…
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Arizona Microcredit Initiative Awards $7,000 in Prizes at 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for Underserved Entrepreneurs
Greater Phoenix nonprofit hosts entrepreneurial competition at 850PBC following three-workshop training cohort TEMPE, Ariz. — May 15th— The Arizona Microcredit Initiative (AMI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Arizona State University, hosted its second annual pitch competition on May 8th at 850 PBC in Downtown Phoenix, awarding $7,000 in total prizes to entrepreneurs from underserved…
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HonorHealth Research Institute explores a new way to treat type 2 diabetes without drugs
Restore-1 clinical trial uses steam to refresh part of the small intestine in an effort to restore natural blood-sugar control SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 6, 2026 — HonorHealth Research Institute is looking to become the first research facility in the nation to begin a new clinical trial that aims to modify the lining of the digestive…
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Celebrating Match Day Success in 2026
As Match Day 2026 comes to an end, Doctor of Pharmacy students celebrate their successful residency placements at healthcare institutions nationwide. This year, 69 students at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy found their match across 21 states. Match Day 2026 Results Arizona – 28California – 6Oregon – 3Washington – 1Nevada – 3Idaho –…
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How Student-Led Innovation Is Advancing Diabetes Care and Clinical Training in Arizona
Clinical excellence in healthcare doesn’t begin on the first day of a career, it starts much earlier. At the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), that journey is shaped through hands-on clinical experiences where students move beyond the classroom to care for real patients in diverse, real-world settings. These early experiences do more than build clinical skills.…
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ASU Health’s alliance with HonorHealth to benefit researchers, students — and Arizona residents who never step foot in a classroom
As primary clinical affiliate for the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, HonorHealth opens up opportunities for improving care for the state HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte (shown at the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center) said one of the benefits to ASU will be access to HonorHealth’s footprint of resources, which includes primary care…
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From Downtown to Discovery: Martin “Marty” Shultz Honored for Shaping Phoenix’s Bioscience Future
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the City of Phoenix honored Martin “Marty” Shultz with a ceremonial street sign at the corner of 4th and McKinley streets in Downtown Phoenix. A true city-shaper, Marty played a foundational role in the area’s transformation, helping establish the Phoenix Community Alliance, advancing landmark projects like the Arizona Center and…
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Phoenix Emerges as a National Leader in Bioscience
Insights From Mayor Kate Gallego’s State of the City Address Phoenix is strengthening its position as a national hub for bioscience, healthcare innovation, and advanced technology, fueled by major investments, strong cross-sector collaboration, and a focus on improving lives across the region. In her nearly 40 minute address, Mayor Kate Gallego highlighted the city’s expanding…
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New Protocol Significantly Improves Outcomes for Patients Suffering a Heat-Related Illness
As CWI has become a focal point for the treatment of heat-related incidents, Dr. Stowell and others have conducted trainings on the process. Patients’ temperatures cool at double the rate with new protocol, enhancing the odds of survival and limiting other negative side effects With climate change leading to a surge in extreme heat events,…
