“She has taught each and every one of us that science can be fun too. A lot of people get stuck on the math but she opens it up to where it’s interesting and reels you in like a fish on a hook.”

“As a high school graduate I can look back upon my time as a student and pick out a few teachers who have influenced my life and helped me flourish as a student. The number one teacher on that list is Mrs. Grimes. Having had Mrs. Grimes as a teacher for two years has helped me make connections, plan my future, and given me opportunities no other teachers have ever attempted. Without Mrs. Grimes I never would have joined the Biotech Academy at Mesa High School, meaning I would never have discovered my love for science and research.”

“One of Mrs. Grimes’ most admirable qualities would be her patience with her students. Mrs. Grimes’ never ending patience and abundant respect for her students makes her an extraordinary teacher and mentor, always willing to answer questions or stay late to help. She does everything she can to ensure her students have every opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience beyond that of a typical high school student.”

“Mrs. Grimes always encourages her students to excel in every aspect of their life, whether that be academics, community service, or extracurricular activities. I, and many of my peers, admire Mrs. Grimes for her dedication to her career and her students and wouldn’t be where we are if it weren't for her model of excellence.”

 “She has opened my eyes to the world of biotechnology and I am enthralled to be a part of it, I will not go quietly in this field.”

Question:  What Arizona Research Institutes and organizations celebrated major milestones in 2012?  

Hint:  Watch the video.

Brain State Technologies has a mission statement that is  three words: To Help People. The corporate headquarters is based in Scottsdale, AZ and has nearly 200 providers in 18 countries that have helped over 50,000 people.

Lee Gerdes is the Founder and CEO of Brain State Technologies®  and the creator of the breakthrough neuro-technology Brainwave Optimization with Real-Time Balancing™, which helps people of all ages and conditions to overcome cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges and is transforming and likely saving lives all over the world.   The firm and its process have been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, OWN, People, The New York Times, USA Today, PARADE, The Arizona Republic, BrainWorld, Frontiers in Neuroscience, and more.  Brain State offers a non-invasive process versus using drugs or surgery for a wide range of applications to overcome cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges including sleep disorders, alcoholism, meth addition, and PTSD. Their work has resulted in the largest relational database of brain patterns on planet Earth.  Brain State’s patent-pending procedure compares over 48,000 brain frequencies and its patented Relational Sound (Wave Aid) program provides for ongoing process support.  Committed to serving our veterans, the company offers pro bono services to soldiers with debilitating symptoms of PTSD. 

IBM's David Kerr introduces the crowd at the 2011 AZBio Awards to WATSON and looks at the future of healthcare.

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane introduces the Cure Corridor.  (Introduction by Tom Sadvary, President and CEO,of Scottsdale Healthcare.) 

The AZBio Awards are an Arizona tradition that recognizes the best of the biosciences, showcases our companies, connects our future bioscience leaders to today's. 

Dr. Michael Birt, director of the Center for Sustainable Health at The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University shares his thoughts on the future of healthcare in this interview from the floor of the AZBio Expo in 2011.  

Greg Yap is Senior Vice President and Lifecycle Leader for Advanced Staining Assays at Ventana Medical Systems.  

In this role, Greg is responsible for Ventana’s 450 million dollar cancer diagnostic testing business. Ventana’s tests are the market leaders and are used to help guide treatment for over 6 million cancer patients each year worldwide. Previously, Greg was Chief Operating Officer at Cellective Dx, a circulating tumor cell company, and held multiple senior operating roles at Affymetrix.  

MSDx, Inc.provides novel biomarker tools for studying disease processes. The company is focused on commercializing both Research Use Only (RUO) and In VitroDiagnostic (IVD) blood test products that will be used in monitoring neurological, autoimmune, and inflammatory disorders.

Arbsource was founded to transform wastewater treatment from a costly energy liability into a valuable resource through state-of-the-art microbial electrochemical cell technologies. Our team includes domain experts in the water industry passionate about contributing to a safe, secure, and sustainable water infrastructure with our award-winning Arbcell biotechnology.