Tag: Phoenix Bioscience Core
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Exploring how the brain weighs risk and reward
2025 Phoenix KEYS intern Shivani Satheeshkumar (she/her) studied how the brain helps us make split-second decisions in the lab of Melissa Warden. 2025 Phoenix KEYS intern Shivani Satheeshkumar worked with postdoctoral researcher Pamela Miranda to study what happens in the brain during decision-making. Deanna Rodriguez, BIO5 Institute In the lab of Melissa Warden, associate professor of…
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6th Annual Drug Discovery & Development Summit
The 6th Annual Drug Discovery & Development Summit returns to Phoenix during Arizona Bioscience Week. This year’s summit, curated by the Arizona Center for Drug Discovery, will highlight translational research from bench to bedside and creation to clinic, discovering effective drug candidates for cancer and advancing these innovative drugs into clinical trials. A focus of the summit will be establishing…
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Primary Care Physicians Workforce Development Summit Phase II
Arizona is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians. The Primary Care Physicians Workforce Group was created to help us coordinate statewide efforts, align resources, and support bold, collaborative strategies to strengthen Arizona’s primary care workforce. Tuesday, September 16th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm In Person Bear Down Conference Center – Suite…
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The Precision Revolution: Insights from Dr. George Poste on the Past, Present, and Future of Precision Medicine
Every diagnosis is personal—a unique molecular fingerprint telling the story of your body. Precision medicine offers hope by honoring that individuality, designing care made just for you. Yet, unlocking the full potential of your molecular fingerprint remains a challenge—one that continues to drive innovation, turning complexity into clarity and hope. Dr. George Poste was recently named…
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NAU announces School of Social Work
Northern Arizona University’s Department of Social Work is now the School of Social Work, reflecting NAU’s innovative and impactful programs as well as its passion and commitment to students. Deedee Pérez-Granados, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, believes this new designation will raise the school’s profile and its unique commitment to serving…
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Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs
The new Center for Health and Technology pools assets throughout Arizona for widespread wins in device development. Collaborators in the University of Arizona Center for Health and Technology will produce next-generation devices that incorporate practical insights. Photo by Yuichiro Chino via Getty Images Research into chip-based wearable and implantable devices is showing great potential to…
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AI gives a helping hand to X-ray diagnoses
Chest X-rays are the most common type of X-ray used in medicine — used to diagnose lung problems, heart issues, broken ribs and even certain gut conditions. But sometimes they can be hard to interpret, or doctors may miss diagnosing rare conditions and emerging diseases, as was seen in the first year of the COVID-19…
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Xylazine and HIV Retention In Care in the Era of Synthetic Street Drugs
The Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center-Arizona/Nevada, in partnership with the Opioid Response Network, presents a virtual training program that will explain the emergence of xylazine, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine in regional markets formerly dominated by heroin and cocaine. It will examine the relationship between each of these newly prevalent synthetic substances and describe what…
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The Spooktacular Fall Festival and Trick-Or-Treat Event
Hosted by Maricopa County WIC and Arizona State University Celebrate the season at our Spooktacular Fall Festival! This FREE event is packed with fun activities, family resources, and fall-themed entertainment for all ages. Event Highlights: Fall-themed Games & Crafts Kid-friendly Trick-or-Treating Creative Activities for All Ages Local Community Resources & Support Family Giveaways and Info Booths Whether you’re…
