Category: Innovation
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Golden Ticket Punched: Class of 2026 Discovers Their Matches
More than 100 medical students entered this year’s Match, earning spots at prestigious institutions across the country. Matching into prestigious programs across the country, soon-to-be-graduates unveiled their next destinations in medicine From imagination to reality, Match Day was a magical moment for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Class of 2026. For the past…
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Bioscience conference brings together founders, investors in Phoenix
Video Recap Keep up with industry news with our Arizona Bioscience News newsletter. Five goals to accelerate growth in Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap. From Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s opening remarks to the advice from closing keynote speaker Tari Suprapto of Novo Nordisk, the fifth annual Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference provided for a full day of networking, panels, and connections. The sold-out March 5 event attracted almost 300 startup founders, investors, researchers, ecosystem builders and…
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A teachable moment: An NIH award helps U of A graduate students seek answers to Alzheimer’s disease
An NIH National Institute on Aging T32 training grant provides students with opportunities to develop clinical and translational research skills, with a goal of turning discoveries into treatments Graduate student Sydney Ragsdale is working in the U of A Center for Innovation in Brain Science to develop new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. Photo by Kris…
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19 Reasons To Get Excited About Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase features hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. 250+ partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full…
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Collaboration Drives University of Jamestown’s Growing Presence in Phoenix
Kristin Lefebvre, PT, PhD, VPAA and Dean of Graduate Faculty, and Kerstin Leuther, PhD, Executive Director, InSPIRE from the University of Jamestown, say their experience and time in Phoenix has been defined by one thing: collaboration. “Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and willing to help,” Lefebvre said. “Coming from the other regions, the environment can…
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Shared RNA language drives ALS research at the University of Arizona
Two scientists combine complementary strengths in RNA biology and aging neuron research to advance new approaches in studying ALS, supported by the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute. Ross Buchan (right) and Kevin Rhine (left) are using a new effort at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute to bring faculty and clinicians together across disciplines to…
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Why innovation and entrepreneurship are needed in the future of health care
ASU Health students will work with industry partners to find solutions to current health care problems Graphic by Chad Musch/ASU ASU Health has embarked on its mission to transform health care and create a new kind of health professional. ASU Health includes four academic units — two of which are new to the university ecosystem.…
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JETRO signs MOU with Arizona organizations to strengthen international and semiconductor collaboration
The Japanese trade organization signed with ASU, ACA and GPEC to commit to increased collaboration PHOENIX (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of…
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Health Sciences Colleges Unite to Inspire the Next Generation
As part of their visit to campus, the students were able to get hands-on with medical training tools in the Center for Simulation and Innovation College’s campus welcomes premier high school students from across the country to explore careers in health fields Encouraging students to explore their interests in science and medicine has always been…
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ASU med school to serve community through health outcomes, partnerships
School designed to provide economic, social benefits for all Arizonans, ASU president tells local leaders at event ASU President Michael Crow (left) and John Shufeldt talk about ASU’s new medical school during the annual Thought Leader Forum hosted by SRP on Feb. 26 at the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health on ASU’s…
