Phoenix Bioscience Core

Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar Series
2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, 475 North 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
AKTivation Mechanisms
Learning Objectives

Understand how protein kinase Akt can be regulated by C-terminal phosphorylation
Recognize how mTORC2 complex targets Akt
Appreciate the catalytic plasticity of HECT ubiquitin ligases.

For any questions, please contact Cyndi at cynthianubie@arizona.edu. Please visit our Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar page to view upcoming events in the series.

Monday, October 27th
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
In Person or Virtual
Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, RM E115

AZBioPEERS: Getting the Word Out – Pitching Your Story
2025-10-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Join us for a special AZBioPEERS session on how to work with the media.
You’ve worked hard to build a great company. You want to shout it from the rooftops, but will the right audience hear you?
In this session, media experts and communicators will explore:

Is it news?
Crafting your story or press release
How to pitch the media
How (and when) to use the wire
Regulatory do’s and don’ts
Editor’s pet peeves

Tuesday, October, 28th
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Virtual

DTPHX Hallows' Eve
2025-10-30 16:30 - 20:30 | Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Celebrate Spooky Season in the City 🎃 👻
Step into Hallows’ Eve, Downtown Phoenix’s ultimate Halloween festival. Families can kick off the evening by grabbing trick-or-treat maps and limited-edition treat tote bags. At the same time, adults set off on a frightful adventure through the city, visiting participating locations that offer a spooky-themed treat for the occasion. With yard games, festive photo ops, seasonal bites and drinks, crafts, and costume contests, it’s a spooktacular experience for all!
Hallows’ Eve kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at the Arizona Center! Families are invited to start the trick-or-treat fun by picking up a Hallows’ Eve bag and a map of participating locations and pop-up booths, where candy and other Halloween treats await at every stop.
Adults can also join in on the fun by picking up their trick-or-treat map that includes participating locations throughout the core offering ‘boo’zy-themed beverages, flash tattoos, entertainment, retail specials, and more.

Thursday, October 30th
4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In Person
Arizona Center

Halloween
2025-10-31 00:00 - 23:59 | AZ

Walk for Hope
2025-11-01 07:00 - 11:00 | City of Hope – Goodyear, 14200 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
Walk for Hope is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement bringing together survivors, families, friends, and supporters determined to end cancer for all.
Every step taken at Walk for Hope fuels groundbreaking research and compassionate care at TGen and City of Hope, bringing us closer to cures for every type of cancer.
Together, we believe that a world without cancer is within reach. Walk for Hope helps accelerate discoveries, ensuring more patients—regardless of their diagnosis—have access to lifesaving treatments and innovative therapies. Join thousands of participants nationwide in uniting for this urgent cause.
Because together, we move closer to a future where cancer no longer threatens the people we love.
Register today.

Saturday, November 1st
7:00 am – 11:00 am
In Person
City of Hope – Goodyear

Connect 2 Mentors
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Health Science Education Building, 435 N. 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
The Office of Health Care Advancement (OHCA), with the goal of inspiring the younger generation, invites high school students—sophomores and juniors preferred—to attend a one-day program. In this program, student mentors will share advice on the various educational pathways that lead to a successful career in healthcare.
High school students will have the opportunity to learn about professions such as nursing, physical therapy, medicine, pharmacy, public health, and more. Through storytelling and a speed networking activity, participants will gain insights into the challenges of these fields. Additionally, they will learn best practices for writing a personal statement for their college applications.

Saturday, November 1st
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
In Person
Health Science Education Building – Phoenix

Child Health Grand Rounds
2025-11-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Virtual
George S. Bissett III, MD
Clinical Informatics Specialist, Division of Emergency Medicine
Presentation Title

Ten Pediatric Diagnoses You Can’t Afford to Miss in the Emergency Room

Objectives

Develop a heightened awareness for radiographic signs that point to a specific diagnosis in acutely ill children
Become familiar with the ramifications of making a delayed or incorrect diagnosis
Understand why the incorrect diagnosis is made in most cases.

For additional information, please get in touch with Dina Savola.

Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Virtual

CATalyst CHAT: Sleep and Shine - Sleep Health Across the Lifespan
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Bear Down Conference Center, Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
As our bodies age, our sleep patterns change regardless of what we want. Hear from Professor of Medicine and Director of the UA Center for Sleep, Circadian, and Neuroscience Research, Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Dr. Daniel Combs, about the latest research in sleep health. Registration and networking at 5 p.m. with the program starting at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4th
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
In Person
UA Scottsdale

College of Health Solutions: Graduate Programs Showcase 2025
2025-11-04 17:30 - 18:45 | Virtual
Join us for the Graduate Programs Showcase, a two-day virtual event where you can explore graduate programs in health offered by the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Current undergraduates and prospective students interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree will have the opportunity to learn about the graduate programs through personal experiences. Current faculty members and current students will be available to answer questions through panel events and breakout sessions. Choose the degrees you’re most interested in, opt for one day or both, and get all of your questions answered! Get ready to take the next step toward your goals for your career in health and health care.

Tuesday, November 4th
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Virtual

Water Talks - Sex Differences in Heat and Hydration of Active Adults
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
The autonomic nervous system plays a crucial role in the physiological regulation of both body temperature and blood pressure. Often, the control mechanisms for these two processes are linked or overlap, in either adaptive or maladaptive ways. Nisha Charkoudian will give an overview of these mechanisms, followed by an update of recent research in these areas from her lab and others. 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).

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
In Person or Virtual
850 PBC

Demo Day & Community Kickoff Party
2025-11-05 17:00 - 22:00 | On Jackson, 245 East Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Join us for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and celebration as we mark the conclusion of Fuse Accelerator’s 10-week Dual-Use Accelerator program.
Experience groundbreaking technologies designed for both commercial and defense applications, meet visionary founders, and connect with leaders shaping the future of AI/ML, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and more.

Wednesday, November 5th
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
In Person
On Jackson

College of Health Solutions: Graduate Programs Showcase 2025
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:45 | Virtual
Join us for the Graduate Programs Showcase, a two-day virtual event where you can explore graduate programs in health offered by the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Current undergraduates and prospective students interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree will have the opportunity to learn about the graduate programs through personal experiences. Current faculty members and current students will be available to answer questions through panel events and breakout sessions. Choose the degrees you’re most interested in, opt for one day or both, and get all of your questions answered! Get ready to take the next step toward your goals for your career in health and health care.

Wednesday, November 5th
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Virtual

Phx Tech Talent Summit + Pitch Competition
2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Phoenix, 602 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Join Arizona’s most dynamic gathering of founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders for two days of talent, capital, and community activation. From interactive panels and industry deep-dives to high-energy pitch competitions and career experiences, this is where innovation meets opportunity. Discover the future of work, connect with top-tier startups, and engage with a network shaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.
​This is our 4th Summit and we are thrilled to have co-created a program of impact, inspiration and meaningful connections. Your ticket is inclusive of evening activations, food, live music, etc.

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
In Person
Downtown Phoenix

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | AZ

2025 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards
2025-11-12 16:30 - 20:30 | Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix, AZ, 85024
Join us at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards!
This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this prestigious event the most memorable yet! Join over 450 of Arizona’s brightest minds for an unforgettable night of networking, dining, and honoring Arizona’s best in technology.
We’re taking it back to our roots with a true gala dinner experience in a stunning venue that exudes elegance and celebration. This year’s event promises an authentic atmosphere of festivity and innovation.

Wednesday, November 12th
4:45 pm – 8:30 pm
In Person
Chateau Luxe

NAU Physical Therapy Information Session
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for an information session for an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program.
NAU’s DPT Program is nationally recognized as a leader in physical therapist education. Degrees are offered in a residential or hybrid format, designed to meet the needs of all students applying to physical therapy programs. NAU’s Residential DPT programs are located at the Flagstaff Mountain and Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campuses. NAU’s Hybrid DPT program offers instruction delivered synchronously and asynchronously via online modalities with periodic travel to one of NAU’s campuses for rich, immersive, in-person learning experiences. NAU’s programs follow a competency and entrustment-based education model, and they are designed for completion in 25 months.

Wednesday, November 12th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Virtual

Promise Under Pressure: A Pivotal Point for Personalized Medicine
2025-11-13 00:00 - 2025-11-14 23:59 | The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629
Thursday, November 13th – Friday, November 14th
In Person
Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Founder Series How and When to Raise Capital
2025-11-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Valley Metro, 101 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Raising capital can be one of the toughest — yet most important — parts of building a company. Join us for an honest conversation with founders who’ve successfully exited and investors who fund the next generation of startups. This session will break down what it really takes to prepare for outside investment and how to position your company for long-term success.
Our panel will explore how to recognize when your company is ready for investment, what milestones signal investor readiness, and how to attract the right type of capital — from venture and angel investors to non-dilutive funding opportunities through agencies like the DoD, NIH, and BARDA.

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 am – 11:oo am
In Person
Valley Metro

Health Talks - November 2025 When Clinicians Become Family Caregivers
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join the College of Health Solutions for Health Talks, our free webinar series exploring timely issues in health and health care. Experts from a variety of backgrounds share evidence-based information to help health professionals and community members address the challenges people face to stay healthy. These virtual events are offered as part of our mission to support the health of our communities and are open to anyone who seeks information and knowledge.
Zoom link will be provided in a confirmation email and in reminder emails after you have registered.

Thursday, November 13th
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual

Century of Discovery- 100 Years of VA Research
2025-11-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, 475 North 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the Phoenix and Northern Arizona VA Research Symposium, a premier event dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements and discoveries in research that benefit our veterans.

Thursday, November 13th
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In Person
Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building

NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus Tour
2025-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | NAU Downtown Phoenix Campus, 435 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
If an advanced degree in healthcare professions is your goal, you are invited to join us for a campus tour and Q+A at NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus. Immediately following your tour, you will have the opportunity to meet with the program coordinator from Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, or Physical Therapy for program-specific information.

Thursday, November 13th
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
In Person
NAU PBC

Celebrating Innovation Summit 2025
2025-11-14 08:30 - 17:30 | Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center, 50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201
The Partnership for Economic Innovation’s Celebrating Innovation Summit 2025 , co-sponsored by ASU, brings together Arizona’s leading industry voices, innovators, and community partners for a day of ideas, collaboration, and technology in action.
Attendees will explore the future of MedTech, Aerospace & Defense, Chips & AI, Infrastructure, and Workforce development through keynote conversations, industry panels, and live demonstrations.
The program also includes hands-on showcases and the Champions of Innovation Award, celebrating the people and technologies shaping Arizona’s next economy.

Neurology Conference 2025 USA
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 18:00 | Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, 5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
PubScholars Group is delighted to welcome you to the 3rd Edition of the International Neurology Conference 2025, a prestigious gathering that delves into the complexities of the brain and its profound connection to mental health. This year’s theme, “Mind-Brain Connection: Understanding Neuroscience through Mental Health,” highlights the intersection of neurological science and psychological well-being, aiming to bridge cognitive and emotional domains.
The conference will explore key topics such as neuroplasticity, the impact of trauma on brain function, depression, anxiety, and emerging insights into the mind-brain axis. Building on the legacy of our past globally acclaimed Neuroscience Conferences, this edition promises an engaging, interdisciplinary platform for knowledge sharing and collaborative advancement.
We extend our warm invitation to neurologists, psychologists, clinical therapists, neurosurgeons, researchers, and mental health professionals to join us in shaping the future of patient care and neuroscience innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogue, present your research, and expand your professional network.

Saturday, November 15th – Sunday, November 16th
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
In Person
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

FemTech Summit 2025
2025-11-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Phoenix
Designing Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Women’s Health Innovation in Arizona
Help shape the future of women’s health.
​This is not your typical healthcare event. FemTech Summit 2025 is where visionaries, builders, and bold changemakers converge to design what’s next in women’s health, from breakthrough research to scalable startups, from investment strategies to equitable policy shifts.
​Whether you’re a founder, investor, scientist, operator, healthcare leader, or policymaker, this is your space to connect, collaborate, and catalyze action. If you’re committed to advancing women’s health innovation, in Arizona and beyond, this is where it all begins.

Wednesday, November 19th
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
In Person
Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Business and Health Summit 2025
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | W. P. Carey School of Business, 450 E. Lemon St, Tempe, AZ, 85281
The W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU is hosting the fourth annual Arizona Business and Health Summit on Thursday, Nov. 20, in collaboration with ASU Health, including the College of Health Solutions and the School for Technology for Public Health. As in past years, the summit is a place for researchers, clinicians, practitioners, public policymakers, and community partners to advance business and health throughout Arizona through increased collaboration.
The summit convenes leading minds in health care, business, and technology to address the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the health sector. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, expert panels, and interactive workshops focused on responsible AI adoption, ethical governance, and future-readiness. The summit will spotlight actionable strategies for leveraging AI to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and community well-being, while preparing for the next wave of agentic AI systems.

Thursday, November 20th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
In Person
W.P. Carey School of Business

Visiting Professors Program: Inaugural Faculty Development Conference
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | College of Medicine – Phoenix Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, 475 N. 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
On Thursday, November 20, join us for two special presentations. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP in advance. A Zoom option will also be available for those who cannot attend in person.
Parking validation will be provided for the Phoenix Bioscience Core Garage.

Campus Map (PDF).

Novice to Expert: Teaching at the Bedside Across Training Levels
Vijay Rajput, MD, MACP
Professor of Medicine ​​​​and Chair
Department of Medical Education|
Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine
“Augenblick: The Sherlockian Approach to Observation”
Salvatore Mangione, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Residency Program Director of Internal Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Thursday, November 20th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
In Person or Virtual
BSPB Rm. E113 & E115

Department of Ophthalmology Education Series
2025-11-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Intraocular Lymphoma

To be able to recognize and distinguish intraocular lymphoma from simulating lesions
To understand the treatment options for intraocular lymphoma.

Uveal Melanocytic Tumors

To be able to recognize and distinguish benign and malignant uveal melanocytic tumors
To understand the treatment options for primary and metastatic uveal melanoma.

Saturday, November 22nd
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Virtual

Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 00:00 - 23:59 | AZ

PJs in The Park
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Patriots Square at CityScape, 11 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Put on your coziest pajamas and enjoy a holiday movie under the stars. PJs in the Park returns on Saturday, November 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a FREE screening of the holiday favorite “The Santa Clause”, as well as a short feature film, “The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol”, to kick off the night.
Be sure to bring your camera or cell phone for a free photo with Santa. Also, bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to sit on, and enjoy delicious hot cocoa and snacks for purchase. Additionally, feel free to bring along gifts (see wish list below) to donate during the event at a Holiday Gift Drive presented by New Pathways for Youth (NPFY).

Saturday, November 29th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In Person
Patriots Square at CityScape

NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus Tour
2025-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | NAU Downtown Phoenix Campus, 435 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
If an advanced degree in healthcare professions is your goal, you are invited to join us for a campus tour and Q+A at NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus. Immediately following your tour, you will have the opportunity to meet with the program coordinator from Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, or Physical Therapy for program-specific information.

Tuesday, December 2nd
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
In Person
NAU PBC
