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In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, bio companies Dx4Liver, Inc. of Scottsdale and Macula Vision Systems of Oro Valley were among the 10 awardees of the @azcommerce 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge. Plus more stories.

The 2024 #FlinnBrown Fellowship application is almost here. @AZCivicLeads at @FlinnFoundation is looking for about 25 experienced #Arizona leaders ready to join the premier statewide leadership program. Info sessions coming in January. Apply starting 2/1.

The application for the @FlinnFoundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program is open. The competitive program offers $30K in non-dilutive funding, personalized support, and connections for up to six startups each year. Apply by Jan. 29. #startupfunding https://t.co/HMKinyraEt

Congrats to @FlinnFoundation President and CEO @T_McLeod, named one of the 19 top leaders of 2023 by @InBusinessPHX. Tammy talks about her leadership style, how she led through the pandemic, and how the business community can empower economic growth in AZ. https://t.co/cOtHQjNtyc

In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, a new report shows @ASU performed in the top five among universities without medical schools in the categories of inventions, patents, and startups. Plus more stories:

In this week’s #Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, meet the new @cityofhope and @TGen executive and see what’s behind Phoenix’s #bioscience boom. Plus more stories:

In this week’s #Arizona #Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, learn how the biosciences are contributing to downtown Phoenix’s economic impact and flourishing in Tucson. Plus more stories.

Here’s a great story about the flourishing, diverse bioscience industry in Tucson, thanks to @azbiz. @uarizona, @UAZTechParks, @UAZTechLaunch, @FlinnFoundation, and @AZBio are all playing critical roles in the development of Tucson’s bioscience ecosystem.

Today, @FlinnFoundation bioscience grantees are sharing outcomes of their projects funded by $100K grants under the Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program. And two of these 10 Arizona-based research teams will be selected for an additional $100K Flinn grant.

In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, @TGen, @HonorHealth and @UArizona are part of an international consortium that will use a $4.5 million grant to develop ways to detect #pancreaticcancer earlier. Plus more stories:

In this week’s Arizona #Bioscience News, @GPEC was awarded a federal grant by @CommerceGov @US_EDA to accelerate a regional strategy for smart medical device manufacturing driven by AI and machine learning as part of the MDM2 consortium. Plus more stories.

In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, @ASU announces its new medical school will be built in downtown Phoenix. Plus @MayoClinic is approved for its Discovery Oasis biotech corridor in north Phoenix and more.

The Southwest STEMM Equity and Excellence Summit, sponsored by @SOA_2050 and @ASU, is Nov. 3. Leaders, researchers, practitioners & educators will gather to discuss & share innovative strategies to promote equity & excellence in STEMM sectors. Learn more:

In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by @FlinnFoundation, read more about @NAU’s plans for a medical school in Flagstaff and the expansion of @ExactSciences in Phoenix, including a 250,000-square-foot facility with labs, offices, and manufacturing space.

Join @AZCivicLeads at @FlinnFoundation for a #CivEx event to discuss Prop. 480, a Nov. 7 Flagstaff referendum to determine the re-zoning of a proposed hospital site. The webinar featuring a local panel starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. Register:

The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 to submit your application for the @FlinnFoundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program. Be one of 10 Arizona research teams to earn a $100K grant for addressing clinical needs. https://t.co/7Y2ypXVP9u

A new @NAU medical school in Flagstaff announced by @AZRegents will focus on primary care practice in rural and underserved areas. The NAU Health initiative led by Julie Baldwin will also create a College of Nursing & double degrees in health professions. https://t.co/R7XB5UG30n

In this week’s Arizona Bioscience News by the @FlinnFoundation, meet the winners of the 2023 @AZBio Awards—the researchers, leaders, educators, and companies honored for their work in advancing the biosciences. Plus more stories:

The @GPEC New Healthcare Innovation Economy Symposium at @CreightonPHX on Sept. 27 will feature health care, bioscience and technology leaders sharing insights on the future of Phoenix’s health-care innovation economy. Learn more: