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10/12/2013

Tomorrow's Leaders Take a Bow

Students from across Arizona display their research in the Student Discovery Zone sponsored by Northern Arizona University at the 2013 AZBio Awards.

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05/17/2013

From Bioscience to Biobusiness Success

Dr. Robert Bowser was recruited to the Barrow Neurological Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center to direct an ALS research center using philanthropic support from Mr. Ira Fulton.   He arrived to the Phoenix area in August of last year after 18 years on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Dr. Bowser’s research focuses on biomarkers of neurologic disease and he will describe how success in his academic research has also led to success in the world of biotechnology.

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05/17/2013

Harry A. George, 2012 Bioscience Leader of the Year

For close to four decades, Harry George has been creating, capitalizing, and operating rapid-growth technology companies.

A quiet, action oriented leader. Harry has consistently driven Arizona’s bioscience and technology sectors forward by acting on his vision with commitment, dedication, and determination.

In recognition of his service and accomplishments, Harry A. George is the 2012 Jon W. McGarity Bioscience Leader of the Year

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05/17/2013

2012 Bioscience Company of the Year - Cord Blood Registry

The first cord blood sample ever saved by a family belonged to the son of CBR's Scientific Director.

Two decades later, CBR (Cord Blood Registry) is the largest, most experienced stem cell bank, entrusted by families worldwide.Thanks to expecting families like yours, more than 400,000 children have newborn stem cells saved with CBR. As you decide what's best for your family, it's important to understand the CBR difference in quality and experience. CBR has banked more stem cells than any other family bank and has the most experience helping families use their cord blood for medical treatments.

In October 2012, CBR was named the Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year.

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05/17/2013

Access to Capital

The Missing Piece – Access to Capital 

Peter N. Allison, IDM Technologies 
Jock Holliman, Valley Ventures
Joan Koerber-Walker, AZBIO

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11/24/2013

Tom Sadvary of Scottsdale Healthcare

Tom Sadvary, President and CEO of Scottsdale Healthcare, shares his view of the Scottsdale Cure Corridor.  Introduction by Don Henninger, Publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal. 

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05/17/2013

AZBio Expo 2011 Company Spotlight

The 2011 AZBio Expo brought together innovative and life saving companies from across the state along with leaders from across the industry.  

Be sure to check out the highlights and a special spotlight interview where Don Isaacs, VP of Communications at SynCardia Systems, Inc. brings EmpowHER's Shana O'Conner up close and personal with the world's only Total Artificial Heart.  It's why SynCardia was named the 2011 Bioscience Company of the Year.

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05/17/2013

Industrial Biotech in Arizona

Where is Industrial Biotech in Arizona Today?

Glen Galster, co-founder of  Algae Biosciences and AZBio Chairman of the Board moderates this panel discussion from the AZBio Expo 2012 featuring:
 
Leif P. Christoffersen, Director of Biomass Integration, Yulex Corporation. 

Ben Cloud, President and CEO, Phyco Biosciences, Inc.,

Josh Hottenstein, Cleantech Open

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05/17/2013

Cancer Genomics: the future of personalized medicine

2012 Bioscience Leader of the Year, Robert Penny, MD, PhD shares the history of the Cancer Genome Atlas Project and a look forward at the  future of personalized medicine.

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05/17/2013

Partnering in the New Age of R&D

There is a major shift occurring in our industries with companies large and small.  None of us are looking to go it alone in a world where new product development can range from millions to BILLIONS.    Again we looked to experts from the front lines for insights...

Panelists: Paul August, VP and head of the early to candidate program for Sanofi, US ; Babak Nemat of founder of  Strategic Intelligence and advisor to J&J, Bill Mulholland of Snell & Wilmer, Joan Koerber-Walker, AZBio (moderator)