• Scottsdale Healthcare Shea in ‘100 Great Hospitals’ - Read Article

    Scottsdale Healthcare Shea in ‘100 Great Hospitals’

    2014-07-31T09:45:06-07:00

    Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center was recently named one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America” by healthcare industry trade publication Becker’s Hospital Review. With its selection of Scottsdale Healthcare…

  • Helios Scholars at TGen featured at symposium - Read Article

    Helios Scholars at TGen featured at symposium

    2014-07-25T09:35:11-07:00

    The 45 interns in the 2014 Helios Scholars at TGen summer internship program graduated today, following a daylong scientific symposium at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Arizona’s future leaders in…

  • TGen study provides new insights on HIV - Read Article

    TGen study provides new insights on HIV

    2014-07-24T12:51:08-07:00

    A new study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) provides insights into the interplay among bacteria, viruses and the immune system during HIV infection. Currently, doctors measure HIV-positive…

  • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute partners with Novartis - Read Article

    Banner Alzheimer’s Institute partners with Novartis

    2014-07-16T10:52:16-07:00

    Researchers from the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) today announced a partnership with Novartis in a pioneering medical trial to determine whether two investigational anti-amyloid drugs—an active immunotherapy and an oral…

  • TGen study finds origin of lung fungus - Read Article

    TGen study finds origin of lung fungus

    2014-07-15T10:14:49-07:00

    Cryptococcus gattii, a virulent fungus that has invaded the Pacific Northwest is highly adaptive and warrants global “public health vigilance,” according to a study by an international team led by…

  • UA Shows Curcumin Effect on Colon Cancer - Read Article

    UA Shows Curcumin Effect on Colon Cancer

    2014-07-14T10:03:17-07:00

    A team of researchers led by the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center discovered that curcumin—the bioactive molecule derived from the spice turmeric—blocks the protein cortactin in colon cancer.…

  • Innovators get boost from Arizona Commerce Authority - Read Article

    Innovators get boost from Arizona Commerce Authority

    2014-07-11T11:46:44-07:00

    The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has selected 18 recipients for AZ Fast Grant, a highly competitive grant program that provides qualified Arizona-based, early stage technology companies with intensive training and…

  • TGen teams up with Ceres Nanosciences - Read Article

    TGen teams up with Ceres Nanosciences

    2014-07-10T10:46:39-07:00

    The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Ceres Nanosciences, Inc. (Ceres) today announced a development collaboration to benefit patients with cancer, infectious diseases, and other life-threatening illnesses. TGen, at the…

  • TGen, SHC begin clinical trial for anti-tumor drug - Read Article

    TGen, SHC begin clinical trial for anti-tumor drug

    2014-06-30T11:01:25-07:00

    The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are studying the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, AG-120, for treatment of…

  • ASU biogeochemist among 15 top scientist-educators - Read Article

    ASU biogeochemist among 15 top scientist-educators

    2014-06-30T10:33:54-07:00

    Biogeochemist Ariel Anbar has been selected as Arizona State University’s first Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Professor. This distinguished honor recognizes Anbar’s pioneering research and teaching. He is one of…

  • Maricopa Community Colleges strengthen STEM educaton - Read Article

    Maricopa Community Colleges strengthen STEM educaton

    2014-06-30T10:00:55-07:00

    As part of the State’s FY 2015 budget, the Maricopa Community Colleges received $1.4 million to bolster educational efforts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Workforce areas. This…

  • Merz acquires Mesa-based medical company Ulthera - Read Article

    Merz acquires Mesa-based medical company Ulthera

    2014-06-26T15:49:33-07:00

    Merz and Ulthera, Inc. today announced that they have entered a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Merz will acquire global medical device company Ulthera, a deal which will accelerate…

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