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Barrow Neurological Institute opens neuro analytics center in Phoenix
Barrow Neurological Institute has opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix’s research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity. The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, located at the Park Central property in the Phoenix Medical Quarter, comprises a 10,099 square-foot dry laboratory housing 10…
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Getting to Know Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, Inaugural Executive Director for CAMI
As we begin welcoming a new chapter in research and innovation to the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) community, PBC’s Executive Director, Scarlett Spring, sat down with Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, the new Executive Director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI). Below you’ll find some key areas covered…
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Neuralink’s PRIME Study Selects Barrow Neurological Institute as Inaugural Site
Friday, April 12, 2024 The first participant in Neuralink’s PRIME Study recently demonstrated the ability to use brain activity to command an external device. The successful procedure for Neuralink’s N1 Implant was performed earlier this year at Barrow Neurological Institute, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Neuralink calls this early, encouraging step a significant milestone for its wireless…
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Flinn Foundation: Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research open Aug. 1, 2024
Each year, the Flinn Foundation funds about 10 research teams affiliated with an Arizona university, research institution, or health-care system that are advancing new products or services addressing significant clinical needs. The Flinn Foundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program awardees each receive a $100,000 grant over 18 months, plus programmatic benefits. At the…
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Scripps Research, TGen Scientists uncover new molecular drivers of Alzheimer’s
By recording detailed electrical and protein measurements of individual brain cells, researchers revealed new potential drug targets for the neurodegenerative disease LA JOLLA, CA and PHOENIX, AZ—According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia.…
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Nectero Medical Announces Completion of $96M Series D Financing
The proceeds will support the execution of the Phase II/III trial and potential NDA submission for the Nectero EAST System, a Breakthrough Therapy for small to medium-sized AAA. TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nectero Medical, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering novel therapies to treat aneurysmal disease, today announced the closing of its $96 million Series D financing round. Financing…
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PBC Arts Committee 2024 Student Grant Winners Unveil Work at Venture Cafe.
During the May 9, 2024 Venture Cafe all about the intersection of Art and Science four student grant winners took to the stage to be introduced by Chair of the PBC Arts Committee, Dr. Cynthia Standley. The students then unveiled their finished work and stuck around to answer questions. The PBC Arts Committee opened submissions…
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TGen Honors Exact Sciences Chairman and CEO, Kevin Conroy at Annual Founders Dinner.
John S. McCain Leadership Award recognizes those whose leadership and dedication advance cancer research and treatment in benefit of patients worldwide SCOTTSDALE, Ariz (April 10, 2024) — Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, showcased its research and honored two leaders with awards at its 2024 Founders Dinner, an annual gathering held April 4 in Scottsdale.…
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Connect Labs Phoenix Community Member, Lenoss Medical, announces the closing of its Series A financing.
Funding will accelerate commercialization, expand clinical evidence, and fuel innovative product development PROVIDENCE, RI (May 9, 2024) — Lenoss Medical, a pioneering medical device company developing the innovative OsteoPearl biological allograft implant to address the critical need for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, today announced the successful closing of its Series A funding round. The Series A…
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UArizona College of Medicine- Phoenix Inducts Students, Faculty and Residents into the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Sixteen students, three faculty and six residents were chosen for exemplifying humanism in health care The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix hosted its annual Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) induction ceremony, honoring students, faculty and residents who exemplify humanism in health care. Ranita Sharma, MD, executive vice dean of the college, welcomed this year’s…
