Category: Latest Research
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Innovative Therapy Shows Promise in Reversing Lung Scarring in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Ken Knox, MD, and Timothy Marlowe, PhD, are innovating therapies to better treat IPF. Researchers develop FN-2012, a novel treatment that could transform the management of IPF and other fibrotic diseases Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disease that progressively scars the lungs, making it harder to breathe. According to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation,…
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Anuncia Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for ReFlow® External Ventricular Drains (EVD)
Company Supporting Global and Local Initiatives Reducing the Impact of Hydrocephalus SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Anuncia Medical, Inc. (“Anuncia”), a pioneering company in CSF management and neurocritical care, has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for its ReFlow® EVD, an innovative solution for external ventricular drains (EVDs) used to manage brain swelling and…
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XLR8 PBC Announces Inaugural Cohort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ – March 14, 2025 – Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce the first cohort of XLR8 PBC, a program designed to support scale-ready health tech startups with access to top industry leaders, mentorship, and strategic resources. The selected companies represent cutting-edge advancements in medical technology, addressing critical gaps…
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Statewide initiative to speed transfer of ASU lab research to marketplace
Board of Regents grant to fund technology-transfer project for 3 state universities A new statewide initiative will help Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University move their research from the laboratory to the marketplace faster, a process called “technology transfer.” A $1.5 million grant from the Arizona Board of Regents will…
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A Simple Guide to Commercializing Academic Research
At Arizona State University (ASU), we are changing the way the world solves problems. From rising global temperatures to opioid addiction, emerging diseases to disinformation, the biggest challenges we face are complex, interdependent, and daunting. But in academia, groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research often remain confined within the walls of universities and laboratories. Even so…
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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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Innovating to advance primary care, rural health in Arizona
College of Medicine – Phoenix faculty design changes to emphasize community engagement and help increase the number of providers. It’s not news that American health care is in crisis. The stakes are particularly high in Arizona, where there is an increasing need for primary care providers. But help for our state is on the way thanks…
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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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Do big personality changes predict Alzheimer’s? Not necessarily, new study says
For decades, scientists have been trying to identify early signs of memory impairment in adults in an attempt to screen for or even slow down the onset of cognitive decline. Some clinicians believe that major personality changes, such as an increase in neuroticism, could be a canary in the coal mine for Alzheimer’s disease and…
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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…
