Category: Community News
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Celebrating Match Day 2025 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Match Day is one of the most significant milestones in a medical student’s journey—a day filled with anticipation, excitement, and well-earned celebration. At the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 118 seniors entered the match this year, including those who applied to military and early match programs, taking their next step toward becoming physicians. This…
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NAU Counseling Services: Supporting Community Well-Being at the PBC
Life’s challenges don’t pause for busy schedules, and whether you’re a student, faculty member, or a professional in the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) community, mental health support is essential. Northern Arizona University (NAU) North Valley Counseling Services is offering accessible, confidential counseling to not just NAU students, but also members of the general public who may need…
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ASU’s School of Molecular Sciences and Creighton University launch 3+4 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pathway
Students can finish both degrees in just seven years, saving a full year on a typical timeline. Arizona State University’s School of Molecular Sciences’ (SMS) students can now take advantage of a unique opportunity to fast-track their journey toward a pharmacy career. Through an exclusive partnership with Creighton University, students can pair their ASU undergraduate degree with…
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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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ASU Unveils Groundbreaking Medical School at Phoenix Bioscience Core, Merging Medicine with Engineering and AI
Arizona State University (ASU) has unveiled plans for its new medical school, the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, to be located within the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) near Roosevelt Row. This initiative underscores ASU’s commitment to integrating medicine with engineering, technology, artificial intelligence, and the humanities to revolutionize healthcare education. The announcement was…
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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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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…
