Category: In the News
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Where Art Meets Discovery: The Phoenix Bioscience Core Announces ARx5 Cohort
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce the fifth cohort of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) program (ARx5). This initiative pairs local Phoenix artists with leading scientists and researchers to explore the intersections of art and science. Launched in 2021, ARx has grown into a celebrated collaboration that highlights the deep interconnectedness of…
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Serpico AI Learning Center Debuts at CEI, Advancing Arizona’s Hands-On AI Innovation
We are excited to celebrate the official launch of the Serpico AI Learning Center at the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), a new hands-on, in-person hub designed to help founders, operators, and teams move beyond AI theory and into real-world application. The AI Learning Center is built for those who want to actively use AI…
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Graduate nursing program through ASU Online rises in new national rankings
Health North (pictured) provides classrooms for nursing students in Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, which is being recognized for providing top-tier degrees for nurses by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs’ newest rankings. ASU photo The Master of Science in nursing degree through ASU Online, housed within the Edson…
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From Classroom to Startup: XLR8 PBC’s First Intern Cohort Makes an Impact
XLR8 PBC is celebrating the completion of its first hands-on internship program. Throughout the program, interns gained real-world experience in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, with many stepping into startup operations for the first time. Their contributions spanned program operations, marketing and social media, research and analysis, and community engagement, directly supporting the growth and momentum…
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International team led by HonorHealth Research Institute and U of A develop 3D chip platform for laboratory testing in cancer research
ASTEROIDS technology enables testing of new drugs and personalized medicine models without using animals and with greater precision for human outcomes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 27, 2026 — Cancer research laboratory tests can now be done using micro-physiological systems mimicking the human physiology, allowing greater predictive accuracy for human patient responses, thanks to an international scientific…
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Sriram Iyengar, PhD, Named Fellow of American Medical Informatics Association
Sriram Iyengar, PhD, sees informatics playing a critical role in shaping the future of health care for both providers and patients Dr. Iyengar was recognized as an AMIA Fellow for his contributions to informatics, resilience research and mentorship in clinical outcomes The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is a community of professionals and students transforming health…
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NovaWave And Arizona Commerce Authority Launch New AI Venture Studio In Arizona
LG NOVA-Supported Fund and Investment Vehicle Welcomes AZ Venture Capital Inc. and Sunny Day Sports as New Investors PHOENIX, AZ (January 7, 2026) — Together with anchor Limited Partner LG Electronics, NovaWave unveiled a collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to launch WaveX, an AI venture studio designed to accelerate innovation in healthcare, energy, sports,…
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Applications for XLR8 PBC are now open!
XLR8 PBC is Arizona’s premier program for scale-ready health tech companies, hosted at the Phoenix Bioscience Core As a founder/CEO of this program, you will get out of working IN your business and start working ON your business, providing clarity and direction, access to professionals and investors, and a place in the greater Phoenix ecosystem. Still have questions? Register for one of our information sessions…
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HonorHealth Research Institute stroke patient is first in Arizona to receive a new treatment to clear blocked blood vessels in the brain
‘RAISE’ targets bloodstream platelets to reduce the effect of stroke, one of the nation’s leading causes of death and disability SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 20, 2026 — A stroke patient at HonorHealth Research Institute is the first in Arizona to receive a new investigational treatment that targets platelets — rather than traditional clotting proteins — to help reopen…
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Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, Joins the College as Vice Chair and Professor of Neurology
Ekokobe Fonkem, DO Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as vice chair and professor of Neurology. He is also the new chief of Neuro-oncology at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. “Dr. Fonkem is a seasoned leader, who will bring incomparable research and clinical expertise to our department and…
