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20th Annual Trends Day Highlights
On February 20, 2025, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Arizona celebrated a significant milestone with its 20th Annual Trends Day at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This premier gathering attracted over 1,250 land use, bioscience, and realty professionals, offering a platform to explore the latest industry trends and innovations. Most notably,…
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ASU boosts the economic vitality of Arizona
Report shows ASU is a major economic engine driving the state through investments, spinoffs, research, taxes paid by alumni and more Arizona State University is a comprehensive teaching, learning and discovery enterprise — more than 1 in 4 working Arizonans with at least a bachelor’s degree earned it from ASU — but its benefits extend…
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ASU professor named Rural Health Fellow
Aaron Guest to address needs of older adults in rural communities across US If you live in a major city, chances are you don’t spend much time thinking about what happens in smaller towns and rural areas. But Aaron Guest, an assistant professor at Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, says we need…
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Shaping the Future: Highlights from the 2nd State of the PBC Event
On December 3, 2024, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) hosted its 2nd annual State of the PBC event, drawing over 180 attendees from notable institutions such as ASU, NAU, UA, Honor Health, Barrow Neurological Institute, City of Phoenix, the Flinn Foundation, and other key bioscience stakeholders. The event kicked off with a warm and energizing…
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Enhance a Healthy Mind in 2025
As we step into 2025, maintaining mental well-being has never been more crucial, given the rapid technological advancements, increasing societal demands, and the lingering effects of global challenges like the pandemic. As those who work in the biosciences and healthcare industry, we have opportunity to help people with our professional work but also by leading…
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Autism Support, Community, and Education in the Navajo Nation Receives $225,720 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant
Mercy C.A.R.E.S. has awarded Autism Support, Community, and Education in the Navajo Nation through the Diné Parents Taking Action Program (ASCEND) a 2024 Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $225,720. The grant funds, delivered via the Northern Arizona University Foundation, will advance equity in child and family mental health using the evidence-based parent education…
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Trailblazing Healthcare Innovation: Spotlight is on Dr. Kiran Avancha
In 2024, Becker’s Hospital Review recognized 36 chief innovation officers who are leading transformative initiatives in healthcare. Among them is Dr. Kiran Avancha, the inaugural Chief Innovation Officer at HonorHealth in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Avancha has been with HonorHealth for over seven years, assuming the role of Chief Innovation Officer in June 2021. Under his…
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Meet the Regents: Jadyn Fisher
Student Regent Jadyn Fisher’s advocacy began with a courageous act at age 13. Motivated by her passion for student voices and a growing concern for campus safety, Fisher approached her middle school leadership seeking meaningful action. Administration listened and Fisher organized an event to honor the lives lost from tragic school shootings. Together, the students…
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Congratulations ASU, NAU, and UA Fall graduates!!
As we celebrate the winter commencement season, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the graduates from several outstanding colleges across the PBC. This is a momentous achievement, and we are incredibly proud to recognize the hard work, perseverance, and dedication each graduate has shown to reach this significant milestone. From ASU’s College of Health Solutions…
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The PBC is Proud to Join the Arizona Venture Alliance!
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is thrilled to announce our role in the newly launched Arizona Venture Alliance (AVA) — a dynamic coalition of over two dozen investors, founders, economic development organizations, and nonprofit leaders committed to transforming Arizona’s startup ecosystem. “Over many years and with the support of countless individuals, Arizona’s startup ecosystem has…
