Tag: ASU
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Arizona biosciences set record highs in research funding, show increasing competitiveness
PHOENIX—Arizona continues to outpace the nation in several key bioscience industry and innovation ecosystem metrics, including gains in jobs and academic R&D expenditures. Still, challenges remain in the areas of commercialization and venture capital deal activity. Those are top-line findings in the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation to track the state’s bioscience…
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Mayor’s Impact Driven Roundtable with HealthTech Leaders
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and PBC Executive Director Scarlett Spring Convene Innovation Roundtable with Rising HealthTech Leaders April 18, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Yesterday, Mayor Kate Gallego hosted a high-impact roundtable with leaders from ASU Health, UA COM-P and three groundbreaking health innovation leaders to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and healthcare/life science. Phoenix…
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$5 million gift to provide scholarships for new ASU medical school students
Longtime donor Annette Beus: ‘Scholarships always have my heart’ A $5 million gift from longtime Arizona State University donor Annette Beus and her family will help provide scholarships for 72 students in the new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, part of ASU Health. The gift will be leveraged to solicit an additional $15 million…
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New initiative aims to make nursing degrees more accessible
Danielle Sebbens, associate director of ASU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, gives tours of the interior of the mobile simulation unit during the ribbon-cutting event on the ASU West Valley campus on March 26. The unit will allow students on the West Valley and Polytechnic campuses to complete their required simulations without having to drive…
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New study seeks to combat national kidney shortage, improve availability for organ transplants
Chronic kidney disease affects one in seven adults in the United States. For two in 1,000 Americans, this disease will advance to kidney failure. End-stage renal failure has two primary treatments — dialysis and transplantation. Studies show that, overwhelmingly, kidney transplants offer increased quality of life and lower mortality rates than dialysis. Transplant recipients have a five-year…
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Fuel Your Startup’s Growth: Explore Arizona’s Expanded SBIR/STTR Support
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is dedicated to empowering the state’s startups and small businesses by providing comprehensive resources to navigate and secure funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These federal initiatives are pivotal in fostering technological innovation and facilitating the commercialization of groundbreaking research. Whether you’re…
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ASU Health Talks – Exploring Public Health Cases and Impacts Before the Supreme Court
In this session, Professor James Hodge of the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will review select key cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in its current term with strong, potential impacts in public health law and policy. He will analyze questions and facts underlying these cases, assess what’s at stake related to public…
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Health Talks: Impact of the Gut Microbiome on Overall Health
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 facing people to stay healthy. Impact of the Gut Microbiome on Overall Health The gut…
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IPE Event – Disabilities: An Interprofessional Exercise
This 2-hour event is online, and brings together students from UA, ASU & NAU and several academic programs such as: Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Nutritional Sciences, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Social Work and others. Participants are introduced to important topics in the lives of people with disabilities and learn the value of…
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IPE Event – Disabilities: An Interprofessional Exercise
This 2-hour event is online, and brings together students from UA, ASU & NAU and several academic programs such as: Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Nutritional Sciences, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Social Work and others. Participants are introduced to important topics in the lives of people with disabilities and learn the value of…
