Category: In the News
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American Cancer Society Awards Grant to Postdoctoral Researchers
Nicole Jimenez, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, has received a grant from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Jimenez’s research plan focuses on the relationship of endometrial bacteria with endometrial cancer and tumor characteristics using a previously collected…
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Faculty innovators named to the National Academy of Inventors
New Senior Members have made impactful contributions at the intersection of optical and health sciences. The National Academy of Inventors has named two University of Arizona faculty researchers as members of its 2025 class of Senior Members. The newly named cohort of 162 honorees from across the nation includes Professor Jennifer Barton, Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Biomedical…
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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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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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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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Northern Arizona University receives $150,000 grant award from Direct Relief
Northern Arizona University has received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to confront the critical nursing shortage in rural, underserved areas of Arizona by supporting Native American nursing students in their academic journeys. The Fund for Health Equity mobilizes financial resources for organizations focused on non-clinical interventions that affect a person’s health. Commonly known…
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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…
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C-Path Announces Jennifer Kendra as New Vice President of Strategic Relationships
New Leadership to Drive Expansion of Collaborative Initiatives and Fundraising Strategies at C-Path TUCSON, Ariz., January 23, 2025 — Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Kendra as the new Vice President of Strategic Relationships. With a robust career spanning over two decades in strategic planning, partnership development, and executive leadership, Kendra is…
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Local medical student’s impact on women’s health goes global
The U of A Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Scholarship is making medical school affordable for Jillian Leaver, an aspiring OB-GYN provider and co-founder of the nonprofit CCAP Across The Map. For Jillian Leaver, the path to medical school started with a cup of coffee and a trip to a local bookstore. Two weeks after high…
