PBC News
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Golden Ticket Punched: Class of 2026 Discovers Their Matches
More than 100 medical students entered this year’s Match, earning spots at prestigious institutions across the country. Matching into prestigious programs across the country, soon-to-be-graduates unveiled their next destinations in medicine From imagination to reality, Match Day was a magical moment for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Class of 2026. For the past…
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Bioscience conference brings together founders, investors in Phoenix
Video Recap Keep up with industry news with our Arizona Bioscience News newsletter. Five goals to accelerate growth in Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap. From Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s opening remarks to the advice from closing keynote speaker Tari Suprapto of Novo Nordisk, the fifth annual Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference provided for a full day of networking, panels, and connections. The sold-out March 5 event attracted almost 300 startup founders, investors, researchers, ecosystem builders and…
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Abbott completes acquisition of Exact Sciences
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Exact Sciences, establishing Abbott as a leader in fast-growing cancer screening and diagnostics segments and enabling the company to serve millions of additional people. “Abbott’s global scale, track record of operational and commercial excellence and work with healthcare…
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A teachable moment: An NIH award helps U of A graduate students seek answers to Alzheimer’s disease
An NIH National Institute on Aging T32 training grant provides students with opportunities to develop clinical and translational research skills, with a goal of turning discoveries into treatments Graduate student Sydney Ragsdale is working in the U of A Center for Innovation in Brain Science to develop new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. Photo by Kris…
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Patient care at center of ASU Health’s incorporation of humanities
Ethics and bioethics are examples of how humanities are important in health care Cora Fox is the associate dean of health humanities in the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering and an associate professor of English in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Graphic by Chad Musch/ASU ASU Health has embarked on…
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19 Reasons To Get Excited About Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase features hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. 250+ partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full…
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Collaboration Drives University of Jamestown’s Growing Presence in Phoenix
Kristin Lefebvre, PT, PhD, VPAA and Dean of Graduate Faculty, and Kerstin Leuther, PhD, Executive Director, InSPIRE from the University of Jamestown, say their experience and time in Phoenix has been defined by one thing: collaboration. “Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and willing to help,” Lefebvre said. “Coming from the other regions, the environment can…
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MDM2 Launches First CME-Based Clinical Innovation Sandbox with Hemasense at HonorHealth
Arizona has no shortage of MedTech ambition. We have smart founders, credible research, and a growing pipeline of startups working on meaningful problems. But even the best ideas can hit a wall early for one simple reason: it is hard to get in front of clinicians in a structured way, early enough, and often enough…
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Shared RNA language drives ALS research at the University of Arizona
Two scientists combine complementary strengths in RNA biology and aging neuron research to advance new approaches in studying ALS, supported by the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute. Ross Buchan (right) and Kevin Rhine (left) are using a new effort at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute to bring faculty and clinicians together across disciplines to…
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Why innovation and entrepreneurship are needed in the future of health care
ASU Health students will work with industry partners to find solutions to current health care problems Graphic by Chad Musch/ASU ASU Health has embarked on its mission to transform health care and create a new kind of health professional. ASU Health includes four academic units — two of which are new to the university ecosystem.…
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