Tag: Wexford Science + Technology
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HonorHealth Research Institute is the first of 50 sites worldwide to treat a patient in a new clinical study aimed at melanoma
New therapy uses modified immune-system T cells to target PRAME, a peptide commonly found in difficult-to-treat melanoma skin cancer tumors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — April 29, 2025 — HonorHealth Research Institute recently treated the first patient in a 50-site international clinical trial that will test a new type of therapy aimed at difficult-to-treat melanoma, an aggressive type…
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Phoenix City Council Expands Enhanced Municipal Services District to Strengthen Innovation and Growth
The expansion integrates the northern portion of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, enhancing support for research, education, and economic development in the heart of Arizona’s innovation hub. PHOENIX (March 28, 2025) – Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) and the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Departmentare excited to announce the expansion of the Enhanced Municipal Services District (EMSD), effective January…
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ARx4: Where Art Meets Innovation – Meet the 2025 Cohort
It is year four of the Artist + Researcher Exhibition (ARx) which means a whole new cohort to introduce! ARx4 has 9 teams of one artist and one researcher who began collaborating in December of 2024. The end goal is to create a piece of art that represents research. The nine pieces from the ARx4…
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20th Annual Trends Day Highlights
On February 20, 2025, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Arizona celebrated a significant milestone with its 20th Annual Trends Day at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This premier gathering attracted over 1,250 land use, bioscience, and realty professionals, offering a platform to explore the latest industry trends and innovations. Most notably,…
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Anuncia Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for ReFlow® External Ventricular Drains (EVD)
Company Supporting Global and Local Initiatives Reducing the Impact of Hydrocephalus SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Anuncia Medical, Inc. (“Anuncia”), a pioneering company in CSF management and neurocritical care, has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for its ReFlow® EVD, an innovative solution for external ventricular drains (EVDs) used to manage brain swelling and…
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NAU Counseling Services: Supporting Community Well-Being at the PBC
Life’s challenges don’t pause for busy schedules, and whether you’re a student, faculty member, or a professional in the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) community, mental health support is essential. Northern Arizona University (NAU) North Valley Counseling Services is offering accessible, confidential counseling to not just NAU students, but also members of the general public who may need…
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XLR8 PBC Announces Inaugural Cohort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ – March 14, 2025 – Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce the first cohort of XLR8 PBC, a program designed to support scale-ready health tech startups with access to top industry leaders, mentorship, and strategic resources. The selected companies represent cutting-edge advancements in medical technology, addressing critical gaps…
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ASU Unveils Groundbreaking Medical School at Phoenix Bioscience Core, Merging Medicine with Engineering and AI
Arizona State University (ASU) has unveiled plans for its new medical school, the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, to be located within the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) near Roosevelt Row. This initiative underscores ASU’s commitment to integrating medicine with engineering, technology, artificial intelligence, and the humanities to revolutionize healthcare education. The announcement was…
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Two Arizona bio startups earn $100K through Flinn entrepreneurship program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In addition, they can access professional and consulting services,…
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A Simple Guide to Commercializing Academic Research
At Arizona State University (ASU), we are changing the way the world solves problems. From rising global temperatures to opioid addiction, emerging diseases to disinformation, the biggest challenges we face are complex, interdependent, and daunting. But in academia, groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research often remain confined within the walls of universities and laboratories. Even so…
