Welcome to the Roadmap, a compilation of resources and information for Arizonans interested in the biosciences. Here you will find a growing collection of progress reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other useful resources on Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap and local bioscience endeavors. Whether you are a member of the Arizona's biosciences community, or an interested layperson, we hope that you will find the resources presented here to be relevant, useful, and informative.
2008 Bioscience Education Summit
Honor Bound to Lead
An address by J. Lyle Bootman, dean of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, upon his acceptance of the 2008 Remington Honor Medal, the highest award in the pharmacy profession, at the annual meeting of the American Pharmacists Association. Available for download
here. (34 KB PDF) March 2008
The Biosciences in Arizona, by Congressional District
A set of one-page profiles of the eight congressional districts in Arizona. Each profile highlights recent bioscience-related achievements in the district, and list some of the district's key bioscience employers. Available for download
here. (175 KB PDF) February 2008
Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap: Toward 2012
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, shown at public events in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix on Dec. 3-5, 2007, describing the progress to date of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap.
Download (753 KB PDF) December 2007
Biobanking
Wired Science, a nationally broadcast television show on PBS, featured an in-depth look at the Brain and Body Donation Program at Sun Health Research Institute in Sun City. The full segment is available via streaming video
here. November 2007
A Northern Arizona Bioscience Roadmap
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, describing the findings and recommendations of Northern Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap.
Download (255 KB PDF) October 2007
Arizona biosciences and personalized medicine featured on KJZZ's Here and Now
Michael Berens, Director of TGen's Cancer and Cell Biology Division, and John Murphy, president and CEO of the Flinn Foundation, joined KJZZ's Here and Now to discuss the biosciences in Arizona, with an emphasis on the state's new initiative in personalized medicine. Listen to the program
here. October 2007.
Investing in Innovation Report
Gov. Janet Napolitano's "Innovation America" initiative as chair of the National Governors Association has culminated in a final report, "Investing in Innovation," which explores best practices in the U.S. Pages 52-53 are devoted to Arizona biosciences. Read the report
here.
2006 Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap Progress Report
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, shown at public events in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson on Dec. 5-7, 2006, describing the progress to date of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap.
Download (483 KB Powerpoint) December 2006
Roadmap Update to Legislative Committees
A PowerPoint presentation combining slides from six statewide bioscience leaders, handed out at a joint session of the Senate/House health committees on Feb. 15, 2007.
Download (4.3 MB Powerpoint) February 2007
Southern Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, describing the findings and recommendations of Southern Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap.
Download (398 KB Powerpoint) November 2006
Breaking the Cancer Code
Dr. Daniel Von Hoff of TGen and of Scottsdale Healthcare was featured in a CBS News with Katie Couric item exploring personalized medicine, present and future, focusing on the life-saving potential of targeted therapies. The video is available here.
Arizona biosciences featured on KJZZ's Here and Now
TGen COO Mary Ann Guerra and Jon McGarity, president and CEO of the ABA, joined KJZZ's Here and Now to discuss Arizona biosciences. Listen to the program and learn more about Arizona's investment in bioscience here.
2005 Arizona Town Hall
Over 110
Arizona Town Hall participants met at El Tovar Lodge at the Grand Canyon to discuss "Maximizing Arizona's Opportunities in the Biosciences and Biotechnology." You can review the
summary recommendations or
background report prepared by Arizona State University for each participant. You might need the newest version of the free
Adobe Reader.
The Arizona Physician Workforce Study
Arizona State University's and the University of Arizona's June 2005 medical manpower study says that Arizona badly lags other states in overall physician supply, and suffers shortages in several sub-specialties. To download a copy of the study, click here.
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Meds & Eds
A report on Arizona health and biosciences released by a group of prominent Arizona community and business leaders and recommending bold measures for the state to "leapfrog" competitors to more fully participate in the biosciences economy. The study is available here.
Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, shown at public events in Phoenix and Tucson on December 3, 2002. Also presented thereafter to specific audiences, including faculty at ASU, NAU, and UA on January 28-30, 2003. The presentation summarizes the highlights of a comprehensive study of Arizona's biosciences sector as well as recommendations for the state to become a national biosciences leader.
Arizona Bioscience Workforce Strategy
A Battelle study commissioned by the Maricopa Community Colleges and sponsored in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Commerce, Pima Community College, Yavapai College, and the Flinn Foundation. The study is available at the MCC Center for Workforce Development website.
Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap Media Workshop Presentation
A PowerPoint presentation by Walter H. Plosila, Ph.D., of Battelle, discussed at a media workshop held at the Flinn Foundation on March 18, 2004. The presentation highlights the past year's accomplishments and discusses next steps to bring Arizona closer to becoming nationally competitive in the biosciences.
University Presidents' Presentation to Phoenix City Council
A 10-minute video clip of the September 30, 2003, Phoenix City Council meeting, in which Arizona university presidents Michael Crow, Peter Likins, and John Haeger present their plans for bioscience and biotech collaboration in downtown Phoenix, especially the joint Arizona Biosciences Collaborative campus. NOTE: The video file is large (48 MB), and requires Real One Player [
Free] or Windows Media Player [
Free].
Positioning Arizona as a Bioscience Leader
An Arizona State University Office of Economic Affairs study discussing issues related to the need for wet lab space in metro Phoenix. The study is available here.