In 2008, the Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio. The AZBio Board of Directors included individuals representing AZBio member organizations in Southern Arizona, the Greater Phoenix area and Northern Arizona.

Biozona 2008, formerly the Arizona Bio Expo, was AZBio’s first major event since it restructured and integrated with the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona. The following year, Robert Green stepped in as interim President and CEO to help AZBio continue to grow and fulfill its mission.