Bio Champions

Researchers whose discoveries save lives and strengthen society. Entrepreneurs whose big bets build the economy and revolutionize industries. Educators whose guidance inspires the next generation and prepares the workforce. Policymakers whose visionary leadership lays the foundation for a vibrant future.

These are Arizona's bioscience champions.

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Nov 06, 2009 Don Budinger & William Harris

SFAz leaders strive to preserve, advance state's research-driven economy

Don Budinger, a prodigiously successful businessman and philanthropist, and William Harris, one of the primary architects of Ireland's scientific renaissance, have combined their talents to make Science Foundation Arizona an indispensable element in both the state's bioscience research landscape and Arizona's economic future.

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Jul 17, 2009 Bernadette Melnyk ASU nursing dean leads endeavor for funding, health-care advances
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Aug 25, 2008 W.L. Gore & Associates Independent, innovative Gore makes a move to grow
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May 29, 2008 Rafael Fonseca Mayo Clinic cancer investigator builds prodigious research network
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Mar 19, 2008 J. Lyle Bootman Acclaimed UA pharmacy dean pioneers next-era healthcare
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Jan 31, 2008 Lee Hartwell Genetics pioneer aims to transform global healthcare—from Arizona
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Dec 17, 2007 Bruce Wright UA economic-development chief pushes southern Ariz. biosciences forward
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Sep 25, 2007 Xan Simonson Mesa biotech teacher champions hands-on, cutting-edge learning
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Aug 29, 2007 Senator Carolyn Allen Scottsdale senator shepherds bioscience agenda at state Legislature
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Jun 27, 2007 Victor Trastek Former surgeon trades scrubs to build Mayo's future
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May 31, 2007 Guy Cardineau Renaissance man brings diverse talents to ASU bio-agriculture
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Apr 26, 2007 Pierre Tariot Alzheimer's researcher follows unique path to success
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Mar 27, 2007 John Carpten TGen cancer researcher's passion extends beyond lab
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Jan 30, 2007 Dr. John Galgiani Valley fever researcher a pioneer in his field
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Dec 19, 2006 Mayor Joe Donaldson Flagstaff Mayor Donaldson nurtures bioscience up north
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Nov 27, 2006 International Genomics Consortium (IGC), Sun Health Research Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute Institutes move tissue banking to the forefront of Arizona science
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Oct 31, 2006 Deirdre Meldrum New dean brings cross-disciplinary expertise, strong leadership to ASU science
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Jul 26, 2006 Scottsdale Healthcare Scottsdale Healthcare takes on ambitious agenda to advance personalized medicine
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Jun 29, 2006 Dr. Fernando Martinez Arizona asthma researcher driven by familial inspirations
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May 30, 2006 Sun Health Research Institute Research institute built by "City of Volunteers" achieves international acclaim
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Apr 13, 2006 Dr. James Pipe St. Joe's researcher breaks new ground in imaging, collaboration
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Mar 03, 2006 AmpliMed, Machine Solutions Inc., InNexus Biotechnology and GenoSensor Arizona bioscience businesses weave an international web
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Jan 23, 2006 Ranu Jung and Jimmy Abbas Two family teams, one academic and one private, net state millions in NIH grants
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Nov 29, 2005 Leslie Tolbert Neuroscientist brings passion for learning to VP job
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Oct 27, 2005 Kathleen Matt ASU research director champions collaboration
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Sep 29, 2005 Rufus Glasper From biz to bioscience: Chancellor paves the way for Arizona's future workforce
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Aug 19, 2005 Dr. Ray Woosley 'Cowboy spirit' inspires C-Path director
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Jul 22, 2005 Dr. Joan Shapiro Barrow geneticist looks to family, education as reasons for her work
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Jun 29, 2005 Gary Marchant Geneticist lawyer welcomes new class of biotech law students to ASU
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May 19, 2005 Jose Cardenas TGen chair perfects art of multitasking as attorney, diplomat, and dad