Tag: Flinn Foundation
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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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Seven Arizona research projects earn $100K grants from Flinn Foundation
PHOENIX—Seven Arizona-based research teams have been awarded $100,000 grants from the Flinn Foundation as members of the 2026 Translational Seed Grants Program cohort. The new awardees represent six institutions — two from Arizona State University and one each from HonorHealth Research Institute, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Translational Genomics Research Institute, or TGen, and University of…
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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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Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Progress Report
Highlights from the last year in Arizona’s bioscience sector—and a look forward at how leaders can position their organizations for success. A new iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap—the state’s long-term plan for its bioscience sector—launched in September 2025 amid uncertainty about policy shifts and technological change. Where do things stand now? This webinar will examine…
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Flinn Foundation 2026 Bio Capital Conference
Save the date for the Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference—a high-energy day of networking and learning for bio sector leaders. For Investors: Gain insight into Arizona’s growing base of high-quality emerging companies. For Bio/Life Science Entrepreneurs: Engage with seasoned industry leaders and investors. For Ecosystem Builders: Connect with partners shaping Arizona’s funding landscape. Seats…
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Former Flinn Foundation Summer Intern Received First-Place Prize in Student Researcher Competition
Yash Soni poses with (from left) Joan Koerber-Walker, president and CEO of AZBio, Eric Reiman, PhD, professor of Psychiatry at the college, and Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, PhD, a professor of Basic Medical Sciences and OB/GYN at the college. Yash Soni received the prestigious award from the Arizona Bioindustry Association’s Student Discovery Zone Competition Recently, Yash Soni,…
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An Investment in the Next Generation of Researchers
Evan Swarup (right) interned in the lab of Hongyu Qiu, MD, PhD. Former Flinn Foundation summer intern published research conducted at the college’s campus Evan Swarup was a participant in the 2024 Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program. For him, the experience was transformative. Recently, the research work he conducted under the mentorship of Hongyu Qiu, MD,…
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Researchers identify potential new biomarkers for pancreatic cancer
New protein markers distinguish cancer from non-cancer and track treatment responses Two proteins contained within cellular “bubbles” cast off from cancer cells can be used as biomarkers to accurately detect pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a new study by led by researchers from Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope. The scientists…
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Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Pairs Researchers with Aspiring Medical Students
The 2025 Flinn Foundation Summer interns were paired with faculty from various disciplines and spent the summer conducting hypothesis-driven research. Summer interns, under the mentorship of the college’s faculty, conducted scientific research By inviting the next generation of physician-scientists, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix continues to foster an enthusiasm for discovery…
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Statewide Launch: Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap
You’re invited to a special event marking the release of the latest iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, a long-term strategic plan to advance the bioscience sector. Developed by SRI International with Arizona leaders and commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, the new Roadmap builds on more than 20 years of progress to guide the next phase of discovery, commercialization, and…
