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11th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference a Platform for Important Breakthroughs in Medicine
John S. Garcia, MBA, CPM, program director at the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, Dean Fred Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Corey Casper, MD, MPH, and Chris Glembotski, PhD. Conference’s keynotes spotlighted emerging technologies to improve a myriad of cancer therapies A pillar of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s ongoing Strategic Plan is…
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Fashion and Philanthropy Unite to Advance Women’s Cancer Research at Runway for Research 2026
Annual Scottsdale event benefiting TGen returns October 9 with an inspiring morning dedicated to accelerating discoveries for women facing cancer PHOENIX – May 27, 2026 – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, together with Neiman Marcus and Scottsdale Fashion Square, will host the sixth annual Runway for Research on Friday, October 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.…
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Meet the 2026 Undergraduate Interns at Barrow
Each summer, Barrow Neurological Institute opens its doors to the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and innovators, and this year is no exception. We are proud to welcome the 2026 class of summer undergraduate interns: 30 students representing 13 universities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. Of the three international interns, two are funded…
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TGen Ambassadors Program Marks 10 Years of Community Impact, Advocacy, and Research Support
For the past decade, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, has built the TGen Ambassadors program into a network of community leaders dedicated to advancing life-changing research through philanthropy, advocacy, and networking. The TGen Ambassadors program, launched in 2016, was created to connect executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, and other influential…
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Second Annual Research Week Celebrates Innovation and Collaboration
Class of 2026 medical students pose with their posters at the 16th Annual Scholarly Project Research Symposium. Dynamic lineup showcased the depth and breadth of biomedical research breakthroughs happening in Arizona For the second straight year, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix hosted Research Week. The series of events, bridged between two weeks, served…
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Banner Health report shows Arizona research driving national medical innovation
Milestones in Research details 1,300 clinical and translational research studies, FDA-approved heart device, landmark Alzheimer’s prevention work PHOENIX (May 26, 2026) – Banner Health’s $80.5 million research enterprise delivered breakthrough treatments to Arizona patients in 2025 while advancing wide-ranging therapies toward FDA approval, according to the organization’s annual Milestones in Research report released today. Operating…
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Critical Path Institute Launches New Approach Methodologies Developer Coalition to Advance Human-Relevant Tools for Drug Development
Global coalition unites NAMs developers to accelerate validation, qualification, and regulatory adoption of human-relevant methodologies, reducing reliance on animal models and improving the efficiency of drug development. TUCSON, Ariz., and AMSTERDAM, May 19, 2026 — Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) today announced the launch of the New Approach Methodologies Developer Coalition (NAMs-DC), a precompetitive, public-private initiative bringing…
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Christopher Finch Named New Dean at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Christopher K. Finch, PharmD, will join the University of Arizona on August 1 as the new dean of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. Finch currently serves as Chair and Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy (UTHSC), which is ranked sixteenth nationally and twelfth in NIH research funding.…
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ASU’s first human MRI enables breakthrough clinical studies
Researchers can now watch the brain in action Associate Professor Blair Braden (right) and members of ASU’s Autism and Brain Aging Lab examine brain specimens used in neuroscience research. Photo courtesy of the Autism and Brain Aging Lab Arizona State University researchers now have access to the university’s first MRI system approved for human scanning,…
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Emmeline Ventures: Investing in Women’s Health, Innovation, and the Future of Venture Capital
Emmeline Ventures’s vision is simple: When more women are funded, our future becomes one of growth; opportunities no longer sit behind invisible doors. That philosophy was at the center of Emmeline Ventures’ conversation during Arizona Tech Week, where they offered a candid look at how they are reshaping venture capital through a focused lens on…
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