Phoenix Bioscience Core

XLR8 PBC Fall 25 Information Session 1
2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Are you building a healthtech startup and ready to scale? Join us for an XLR8 PBC Info Session to learn everything you need to know about applying to the Fall 2025 cohort.
XLR8 PBC is a high-impact, venture development program hosted at the Phoenix Bioscience Core, designed for scale-ready health and life sciences companies. This session is your opportunity to explore the program, ask questions, and prepare a competitive application.
What You’ll Learn:

Program overview and what makes XLR8 unique
Who should apply and what we’re looking for
The Abaca Venture Investment Level requirement (Level 6+)
What to expect from mentor sessions and partner engagement
Key application deadlines and selection criteria
Tips for strengthening your application

Whether you’re a founder, advisor, or ecosystem supporter, this session will give you the insights you need to take learn everything you need to know about XLR8 PBC.

Wednesday, July 23rd
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Virtual

Water Talks - Water and Survival: A Story from Nature and Evolution to Modern Disease
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Survival is linked with having enough water, food, and oxygen. Here we describe a metabolic pathway aimed at conserving water that provides major insights into the cause of obesity. Be prepared for a surprise around every corner. Attendees can also earn one continuing education unit for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) via the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) via the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Speaker: Dr. Richard J. Johnson
Dr. Richard J. Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado. Dr. Johnson is a clinician and a medical scientist who has been internationally recognized for his work on sugar, especially fructose and its product, uric acid; and how they may play a role in obesity and diabetes. He is also an expert on heat stress, hydration and metabolic water.

Wednesday, July 23rd
10:00 am – 11:00 am
In Person or Virtual
850 PBC Room 255
