Tag: Wexford Science + Technology
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2025 MDM2-SEMI Conference to Highlight Synergies Between Medical Device and Semiconductor Industry
Greater Phoenix is on a trajectory to become a premier hub for medical device manufacturing, driven by the collaborative efforts of the Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier (MDM2) consortium. Comprising companies, research and educational institutions, and entrepreneurial and venture capital partners, MDM2 aims to create a thriving ecosystem that educates and engages a diverse, skilled workforce,…
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HonorHealth Innovations Joins Investor Corner PBC
MEDIA RELEASE PHOENIX, AZ – February 20, 2025 – Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is pleased to announce that HonorHealth Innovations (H2I) is joining Investor Corner PBC, further strengthening the region’s ecosystem for healthcare innovation and investment. Investor Corner PBC is purposely situated within Connect Labs by Wexford, a flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation hub located…
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Downtown Phoenix Inc. Celebrates Black History Month with Record-Breaking Entrepreneurship Rate
30% of the businesses opened Downtown in 2024 were Black-owned businesses PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2025)—Downtown Phoenix currently has 34 Black-owned businesses and counting, 12 of which opened in the past year. In honor of Black History Month this February, Downtown Phoenix Inc. [DPI], a community-building nonprofit that provides enhanced municipal services to the Downtown business core and marketing and…
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Flinn Foundation’s Mary O’Reilly on Translational Research, Collaboration, and Advancing Healthcare Solutions
This interview with Dr. Mary O’Reilly, the current overseer of translational research programs at the Flinn Foundation, aimed at highlighting her expertise in relation to the MDM2 consortium. Read on to learn more about her background, the goals of the Flinn Foundation in converting research to healthcare solutions, and insights on the evolving biomedical research…
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Dr. Corey Casper named Banner Health Chief Research Officer
Physician-scientist brings extensive experience to new role PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2025) – Corey Casper, MD, MPH, who has more than 20 years of experience as a physician-scientist in Seattle, has been named Chief Research Officer for Banner Health. “Dr. Casper will be dedicated to our efforts delivering the best care to our communities and enhancing…
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Northern Arizona University receives $150,000 grant award from Direct Relief
Northern Arizona University has received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to confront the critical nursing shortage in rural, underserved areas of Arizona by supporting Native American nursing students in their academic journeys. The Fund for Health Equity mobilizes financial resources for organizations focused on non-clinical interventions that affect a person’s health. Commonly known…
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XLR8 PBC Applications Open for Scale-Ready Health Tech Companies; Esteemed Mentor Lineup Announced
Media Release Phoenix, AZ – XLR8 PBC, Arizona’s premier program for scale-ready health tech companies, is now accepting applications for its latest cohort. With a no-cost, no-equity structure, XLR8 PBC provides health tech companies with unparalleled access to industry leaders, mentorship, and strategic resources. Applications for the program are open until February 19, 2025, offering…
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Do big personality changes predict Alzheimer’s? Not necessarily, new study says
For decades, scientists have been trying to identify early signs of memory impairment in adults in an attempt to screen for or even slow down the onset of cognitive decline. Some clinicians believe that major personality changes, such as an increase in neuroticism, could be a canary in the coal mine for Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Local medical student’s impact on women’s health goes global
The U of A Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Scholarship is making medical school affordable for Jillian Leaver, an aspiring OB-GYN provider and co-founder of the nonprofit CCAP Across The Map. For Jillian Leaver, the path to medical school started with a cup of coffee and a trip to a local bookstore. Two weeks after high…
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Lisanby named founding dean of new ASU medical school
Internationally acclaimed innovator to ‘reengineer the future of health’ in new role Pending accreditation, ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering is expected to begin enrolling students later this year and open in fall 2026. Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University Arizona State University announced today its selection of a decorated and internationally renowned…
