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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…
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Why bioscience and healthcare innovators are looking to Phoenix
When Mayo Clinic was evaluating a massive investment to build a biotechnology innovation hub in the Phoenix area, leaders considered many attributes in the Valley of the Sun, including access to land, talent and workforce development, attractiveness to new movers, ease of travel, as well as world-class healthcare and clinical research in a business-friendly environment.…
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ASU on the cusp of becoming a $1B research university
University’s growth into research powerhouse the result of President Crow’s vision, community and state support, and innovative approaches across fields and disciplines Researchers Mark Li (left) and Robert Vyne work inside the clean room area at the MacroTechnology Works research facility in the ASU Research Park in Tempe, Arizona. Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU Once a…
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ASU launches groundbreaking partnership to address water insecurity in Arizona
NAU, U of A to join ASU’s Arizona Water for All Network Initially formed to advance water security in communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Arizona Water for All Network, a pillar of the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative at ASU, has expanded to designing innovative approaches to holistically address water insecurity across Arizona. Photo courtesy…
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TGen-ASU Study Reveals Lasting Effects Of Common Herbicide On Brain Health
Glyphosate exposure linked to Alzheimer’s disease-like pathology in pre-clinical models PHOENIX, AZ – A study led by researchers from TGen, part of City of Hope, and Arizona State University shows that pre-clinical models exposed to the herbicide glyphosate develop brain pathologies associated with neurodegenerative disease. The findings suggest the brain may be much more susceptible to the damaging effects…
