Flinn Reports
The following reports, published by the Flinn Foundation, its grantees, or the Flinn Foundation Scholarship Program LLC, can be downloaded or ordered. Most reports are available for download in PDF format. To view, you will need the freely available Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. Hardcopies of most reports can also be ordered by clicking on the "Order Reports" button. 
 | Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap: Toward 2012 January 2008 (1131 KB PDF)
A report on Arizona's progress after five years of working toward the vision of the 2002 Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap. Compiled by Battelle. |
| Picking Up Speed January 2008 (155 KB PDF)
A brochure presenting Arizona's major achievements in developing its biosciences infrastructure during 2007. Compiled by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Growing Northern Arizona's Bioscience Sector: A Regional October 2007 (1.8 MB PDF)
A report on the comprehensive study of the biosciences sector in Northern Arizona. The 131-page publication presents a detailed assessment of the region's bioscience resources and recommendations to strengthen its research infrastructure. The study was prepared by Battelle's Technology Partnership Practice for the Northern Arizona Bioscience Steering Committee and commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Building the Bioscience Pipeline September 2007 (179 KB PDF)
A brochure that briefly summarizes the work of the Education Committee of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, drawing from information presented in the February and September "Building the Bioscience Pipeline" reports. |
| Building the Bioscience Pipeline: Analysis and Recommendations September 2007 (797KB PDF)
A follow-up to the February 2007 snapshot of bioscience education high school programs in Arizona. This report provides analysis and recommendations for improving the instruction of bioscience education in Arizona's high schools. |
| Accelerating the Pace December 2006 (160 KB PDF)
A brochure presenting Arizona's major achievements in developing its biosciences infrastructure during 2006. Compiled by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Growing Southern Arizona's Bioscience Sector: A Regional Roadmap November 2006 (2.71 MB PDF)
A report on the comprehensive study of the biosciences sector in Southern Arizona. The 166-page publication presents a detailed assessment of the region's bioscience resources and recommendations to strengthen its research infrastructure. The study was prepared by Battelle's Technology Partnership Practice for the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Seizing the Translational Research Opportunity in Arizona June 2006 (2.17 MB PDF)
A report on Arizona's status in translational research and recommendations to build a collaborative statewide model. Compiled by Battelle on behalf of the Flinn Foundation and the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission. |
| Moving Forward December 2005 (600 KB PDF)
A brochure presenting Arizona's major achievements in developing its biosciences infrastructure during 2005. Compiled by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Translational Research (brochure) December 2005 (191 KB PDF)
A brochure on the fundamentals of translational research and the opportunity it presents to Arizona. Compiled by the Flinn Foundation in partnership with the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission. |
| Overview of Technology Platform Strategies June 2004 (493 KB PDF)
A white paper presenting an overview of the preliminary findings and recommendations of the three core competency areas of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap. Compiled by the Battelle Memorial Institute. |
| Arizona Cancer Research Platform Strategic Plan September 2003 (572 KB PDF)
A white paper presenting the preliminary findings and recommendations of the Cancer Research Platform of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap. Compiled by the Battelle Memorial Institute. |
| Preliminary Economic Development Work Group Recommendations September 2003 (185 KB PDF)
An executive summary of the white papers presenting the preliminary findings and recommendations of the three economic-development work groups of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap: Capital Formation, Entrepreneurial Assistance, and Facilities. Compiled by the Battelle Memorial Institute. |
| Preliminary Recommendations: Facilities Work Group September 2003 (608 KB PDF)
A white paper presenting the preliminary findings and recommendations of the Facilities Work Group of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap. Compiled by the Battelle Memorial Institute. |
| Preliminary Technology Work Group Recommendations September 2003 (281 KB PDF)
An executive summary of the white papers presenting the preliminary findings and recommendations of the three technology work groups of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap: Cancer Research, Neurosciences, and Bioengineering. Compiled by the Battelle Memorial Institute. |
| Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap: A Vision for Arizona November 2002 (98 KB PDF)
A brochure summarizing the primary highlights, findings, and recommendations of the first-phase Battelle report on Arizona's biosciences sector, produced by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Platform for Progress: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap November 2002 (1.3 MB PDF)
A report on the first phase of a comprehensive study of the biosciences sector in Arizona. The 166-page publication presents a detailed assessment of the state's bioscience resources and recommendations to strengthen its research infrastructure. The study was conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute Technology Partnership Practice and commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. |
| Vibrant Culture — Thriving Economy (full report) June 2004 (569 KB PDF)
The final report of the Battelle Memorial Institute on behalf of the Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force. The report illustrates the economic importance of arts and culture, outlines the financial challenges facing the Valley's arts and culture institutions, and recommends regional strategies for advancement. |
| Vibrant Culture — Thriving Economy (summary) May 2004 (361 KB PDF)
Summary of the final report of the Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force, which illustrates the economic importance of arts and culture, outlines the financial challenges facing the Valley's arts and culture institutions, and recommends regional strategies for advancement. |
| A Place for Arts & Culture: A Maricopa County Overview September 2003 (1.98 MB PDF)
A report prepared for the Maricopa Regional Task Force on Arts and Culture by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy that provides statistical data and analysis of resources and challenges impacting the arts and cultural sector in Maricopa County. |
| Maricopa Region Arts and Culture Benchmarking Study September 2003 (367 KB PDF)
A report presenting the results of a benchmarking study undertaken by the Battelle Memorial Institute for the Maricopa Regional Task Force on Arts and Culture to compare the approach being taken to support investment in arts and culture in nine peer and competitor regions. |
| The Arts in Arizona: A Discussion Document November 2002 (438 KB PDF)
An assessment of contemporary issues facing arts institutions in Arizona and their impact on funding needs, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, and Margaret T. Morris Foundation. |
| National Arts Stabilization in Arizona: A Report to the Community 1998 (1.13 MB PDF)
An overview of a successful, decade-long effort to strengthen the long-term financial and managerial capacity of Arizona's principal arts organizations. The $5.7-million endeavor involved a collaboration among the National Arts Stabilization Fund, The Flinn Foundation, and Arizona businesses and individuals. |
| 2007 Annual Report November 2008 ( HTML)
Arizona is uniquely positioned to carve a niche in the emerging area of genetic and molecular diagnostics in its quest to become a global bioscience research and commercialization center. |
| 2006 Annual Report November 2007 ( HTML)
While a strengthened research infrastructure marks the midpoint of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, the emphasis going forth must be increasingly on commercialization--turning research into technologies, firms, products, and jobs. |
| 2005 Annual Report October 2006 ( HTML)
Invigorated leadership from the business community, sizeable investment from the private sector, and successful public-private partnerships push Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap to new heights. |
| 2004 Annual Report October 2005 ( HTML)
Arizona has reason to celebrate notable achievements in building its nascent bioscience base, but it must be prepared to make additional Big Bets to fully achieve national prominence. |
| 2003 Annual Report October 2004 ( HTML)
Five key elements drive Arizona's strategy to position itself competitively in the developing biosciences economy, each built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration. |
| 2002 Annual Report October 2003 ( HTML)
The Flinn Foundation employs its unique capacity to build partnerships and stimulate broad collaboration in advancing Arizona's long-term plan to build its biosciences sector. |
| 2001 Annual Report October 2002 ( HTML)
A year into its biosciences initiative, the Flinn Foundation helps to create a collaborative genomics research institute and identify the vital ingredients for Arizona to succeed in this thriving field. |
| The Yuma Project on Uninsured Children December 2001 (356 KB Word)
A status report summarizing the findings of the first two years of the Yuma Project, a three-year study of the health and insurance status of uninsured children in Yuma County. |
| 2000 Annual Report October 2001 (26 KB PDF)
The Board of Directors and staff of the Flinn Foundation reach a landmark decision to devote all healthcare grants over the next decade to increase the competitiveness of Arizona's biomedical research enterprise. |
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