Category: Latest Research
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Doctoral student wins NSF fellowship for research into synthetic elastins
Ashley Martinez was not interested in doing research. When she was an undergraduate biology student at NAU and struggling in her classes, the thought of adding more work was overwhelming. She approached research reluctantly, finally deciding to do it “just so I could say that I tried it.” She found a Hispanic woman doing research in…
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AI’s expanding role in health care at the heart of ASU summit
Dr. Priya Radhakrishnan (right), vice dean of ASU’s John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, and Dr. Maria Manriquez (center), a professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona, talk with moderator Jyoti Pathak, dean of ASU’s School of Technology for Public Health, about “Building a Smarter Healthcare System for Public…
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HonorHealth launches Whole Health Institute focused on prevention and whole-person care
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dec. 1, 2025 — HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, today announced the launch of the HonorHealth Whole Health Institute, a bold step toward transforming healthcare by focusing on prevention, whole-person care and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. According to the Centers for…
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HonorHealth Research Institute study proves safety of out-patient chemotherapy preparation for new melanoma cancer therapy
Nearly all patients successfully completed lymphodepletion at home, without the need for staying in a hospital overnight SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 18, 2025 — A leading-edge cellular therapy for treating melanoma cancer known as TIL (tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) requires removal of part of the tumor, isolating the tumor’s immune cells, multiplying them, and then infusing the…
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Turning Emissions Into Assets: Airobes Advances Biological Carbon Capture Technology
Phoenix, AZ (November 20, 2025) – A biotech startup is taking a fresh approach to carbon capture — using algae and bacteria to turn CO₂ into high-value proteins. Founded in 2024 by three Arizona State University alumni, Erik Eshima, Jarrett Eshima, and Dhruva Moudgal, Airobes is demonstrating that CO₂ does not have to be a…
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From Classroom Prototype to Global Impact: ReSuture Thrives in Phoenix’s Bioscience Ecosystem
Phoenix, AZ (November 20, 2025) – What began as an engineering project at Tulane University has grown into one of the most innovative startups in surgical simulation — and it’s now thriving in Downtown Phoenix. The idea originated when Benjamin Knapp collaborated with a team of surgeons who were frustrated by the limitations of traditional…
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Hexoskin Medical System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Long-Term ECG and Respiratory Monitoring
The new FDA-cleared smart shirt enables long-term continuous ECG and respiratory monitoring, transforming remote patient care and clinical trials in the U.S. We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in digital health: the Hexoskin Medical System (HMS) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clearance for our medical-grade…
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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, a leader in large and fast-growing cancer screening and precision oncology diagnostics segments
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, which will enable it to enter and lead in fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, serving millions more people. Under the terms of the agreement, Exact Sciences shareholders will receive $105 per…
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Introducing the 3rd Annual State of the PBC Speakers
Phoenix, AZ – November 19, 2025 – Over the past two decades, Arizona’s three public research universities, the City of Phoenix, TGen, and other clinical partners have invested significantly in creating a thriving life sciences ecosystem in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. This year, we are showcasing the highlights and achievements of the individuals and companies…
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AI.VALI’s Breakthrough Technology Brings Early Detection Into a New Era
Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2025) – A new AI platform is on the rise to redefine how physicians identify diseases at their earliest stages — even before symptoms appear. Founded by and current CEO Dr. Azar Azad, A.I.VALI is ready to support physicians in diagnosing early-stage diseases that often go undetected. “Many of the earliest…
