TGen contributed to international studies identifying cell-types susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection
On Apr. 23, 2020, two significant international studies involving hundreds of scientists, including a human geneticist at the…
Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union to track the virus
On Apr. 8, 2020, TGen, an affiliate of City of Hope, The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at Northern…
TGen, a genomic first responder, ramped up testing against COVID-19 coronavirus
On Mar. 30, 2020, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) announced that it had joined the world-wide effort…
UArizona Cancer Center received $69M grant forsSkin cancer prevention study
On Mar. 19, 2020, The UArizona Cancer Center announced it was awarded a five-year, $6.9 million prestigious Program…
Bayer advanced more sustainable agricultural solutions utilizing new innovative greenhouses in Marana, Arizona
On Mar. 4, 2020, Bayer announced new sustainable agricultural solutions utilizing innovative greenhouses in Marana, Arizona. The Marana…
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City of Hope, TGen announced letter of intent to build cell therapy manufacturing facility in Phoenix area
On Nov. 1, 2018, City of Hope, and its affiliate, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), announced a letter…
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Arizona business leader donated $25 million to Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
On May 9, 2018, the Mayo Clinic announced that it had received a $25 million gift from William…
HIV research cleared name of ‘Patient Zero,’ Gaetan Dugas
On Oct, 26, 2016, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona and University of Cambridge in…
AZBio led a cross industry coalition to amend Arizona’s Open Records Law
May 22, 2012, AZBio led a cross industry coalition to amend Arizona’s Open Records Law to make the…
University of Washington Medical Center becomes first in PNW to discharge Total Artificial Heart patient
On Mar. 21, 2012, the University of Washington Medical Center became the first in Pacific Northwest to discharge…
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Karmanos researcher Patricia LoRusso appointed co-leader of the Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team
On Dec. 14, 2011, Patricia M. LoRusso, D.O., of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan;…
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Mayo Clinic announced plans to open a medical school in Scottsdale, Arizona
On Sept. 27, 2011, the Mayo Clinic announced a $120 million plan to open its first medical school…
1st U.S. patient walked out of the hospital without a human heart
On May 3, 2010, Charles Okeke became the first U.S. patient to be discharged from the hospital without…
The first HIV case in history was recognized
Jun. 25, 2008, researchers reported that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) responsible for most of the AIDS cases…
The Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio
In 2008, the Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio. The AZBio Board of Directors included individuals representing AZBio…
The Science Foundation Arizona was founded
In 2006, the Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz), a 501(C)(3) non profit, was initiated by the three statewide CEO…
Arizona BioIndustry Association secured three-year Flinn Foundation grant to support educational outreach
On Oct. 18, 2005, the Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) announced a three-year grant from the Flinn Foundation to…
TGen and IGC moved into their new state-of-the-art headquarters
In Dec. 2004, TGen and IGC moved into their new state-of-the-art headquarters. The six-story, $46 million building forms…
The Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster was founded
In Jan. 2003, the Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster, an Arizona not-for-profit organization, was formed to share technological advances, and…
The Arizona Bioindustry Cluster was reincorporated and changed its name to the Arizona BioIndustry Association
In 2003, the Arizona Bioindustry Cluster was reincorporated and changed its name to the Arizona BioIndustry Association (ABA)….
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research Institute
On Jun. 8, 2002, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research…
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The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was founded
In Jun. 2002, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics…
The International Genomics Consortium selected Phoenix for its headquarters
On May 14, 2002, the International Genomics Consortium (IGC) selected Phoenix for its headquarters. The mission of the…
Governor Hull signed SB 1270 that provided $5 million over 10 years for genomic research
In May 2002, Governor Hull signed SB 1270 for $5 million over 10 years for genomic research. Later…
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was envisioned
On Feb. 7, 2002, an assembly of more than fifty leaders and visionaries in science, medicine, government and…
SynCardia Systems was founded
In 2001, SynCardia Systems, a private company formed to commercialize the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, was founded by…
Dr. Leland Hartwell became President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1997, Dr. Leland Hartwell became the new President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center….
The Arizona BioIndustry Association was founded
In 1997, the Arizona BioIndustry Association (ABA), a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 6 trade association, was founded to promote…
University of Arizona Cancer Center received Comprehensive Cancer Center status
In 1990, The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) received Comprehensive Cancer Center status from the National Cancer…
Mayo Clinic in Arizona launched
On Jun. 12, 1987, a crew of just 47 physicians and 225 allied health employees rallied to formally…