Tag: TGEN
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DeepSomatic method improves detection of cancer mutations
Study combines machine learning with expanded genetic training sets A new machine learning method called DeepSomatic can significantly improve the detection of genetic mutations potentially related to cancer, according to a study published in Nature Biotechnology. Genetic mutations that are acquired during a person’s life, called somatic variants, are often associated with tumors. Detecting these variants…
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Applications Now Open for ARx5: Connecting Artists and Researchers at the Phoenix Bioscience Core
Phoenix, AZ — September 17, 2025 — The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the fifth cycle of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) Program, an initiative that pairs local Phoenix artists with leading scientists and researchers to explore the intersections of art and science. Launched in 2021,…
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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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Walk for Hope
Walk for Hope is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement bringing together survivors, families, friends, and supporters determined to end cancer for all. Every step taken at Walk for Hope fuels groundbreaking research and compassionate care at TGen and City of Hope, bringing us closer to cures for every type of cancer. Together, we…
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Runway for Research
TGen, City of Hope, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and Neiman Marcus cordially invite you to attend the fifth annual Runway for Research fashion show – the highlight of Arizona’s fall social season. This year’s vibrant theme, Pink Elegance, encourages guests to dress in their finest shades of pink as we gather to celebrate survivors, community spirit,…
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Researchers Map Cellular Landscape of the Developing Human Lung
Study uses spatial transcriptomics to link molecular profiles with tissue architecture in normal and injured lungs A research team led by investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, have created a high-resolution spatial atlas of the developing human lung, mapping how cells grow, interact, and organize themselves to ensure proper…
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Researchers identify a potential biomarker for long COVID
Extracellular vesicles in study participants contain SARS-CoV-2 peptides PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 11, 2025) — Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have identified a potential biomarker for long COVID. If the findings of their study are confirmed by other research centers, the biomarker could…
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Study reveals a novel immune-based therapy that may be effective in hard-to-treat lung cancers
Findings suggest that the patients themselves produce molecules that could reawaken their immune system to battle lung cancer A study published today by researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and clinician-scientists at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute revealed a potential new therapeutic strategy for fighting lung cancer that harnesses one…
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Inside BIO 2025: Big Wins and Bigger Momentum for Phoenix and the PBC
Bio2025 Last week, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) joined a powerful Arizona delegation for the 2025 BIO International Convention — the largest biotechnology conference in the world, with over 20,000 attendees convening in Boston, MA. This year’s event marked a meaningful shift in momentum for Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem, with renewed energy, new partnerships, and serious…
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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…
