City of Phoenix Delegation Drives Global Biotech Innovation at BIO International Convention

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<div class="ExternalClass59F6C6A7ACA742A1A8C217296964B59D"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">PHOENIX, Ariz. – The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department is leading a delegation of more than 60 bioscience innovators, healthcare leaders, researchers, and industry partners to the </span><a href="https://convention.bio.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">BIO International Convention</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> on June 22-25 in San Diego. It is one of the world’s largest and most influential biotechnology conferences. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The delegation will showcase Phoenix’s rapidly growing bioscience ecosystem, strengthen international partnerships, attract investment, and position the City as a leading destination for life science innovation, precision medicine, diagnostics, healthcare technology, drug development, bio manufacturing, and translational research. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">"Phoenix is rapidly becoming a global leader in bioscience, healthcare innovation, and translational research," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. "Participating in BIO International allows Phoenix to showcase the incredible work happening across our City, strengthen partnerships with industry leaders and research institutions, and continue attracting the companies, talent, and investment that are shaping the future of healthcare." </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Phoenix ranks among the Top 20 U.S. life science markets and has benefited from more than $7 billion in bioscience and healthcare capital investment since 2020, resulting in more than 8.5 million square feet of new facilities and more than 15,000 new bioscience and healthcare jobs. Arizona also ranks eighth nationally in clinical trial activity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">"Phoenix has emerged as one of the nation’s top bioscience markets because of its collaborative ecosystem, world-class research institutions, and commitment to innovation," Ryan Touhill, Director of the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department, said. "BIO International gives us the opportunity to share Phoenix’s story on a global stage, while creating new opportunities for investment, partnerships, commercialization, and high-value jobs." </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The City of Phoenix delegation features representatives from industry-leading companies and institutions spanning diagnostics, precision medicine, research, manufacturing, healthcare, biotechnology, and innovation infrastructure, including: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Translational research and precision medicine leaders from HonorHealth Research Institute, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) part of City of Hope, Mayo Clinic and its Discovery Oasis, and Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://convention.bio.org/program/start-up-stadium-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Start-Up Stadium</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> finalists include Phoenix-connected companies Paldara Pharmaceuticals, Airobes, and Aleutian Therapeutics, all presenting innovative solutions in bacteriophage therapeutics, sustainable biotechnology, and stem cell therapies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department leadership, including Director Ryan Touhill, Bioscience and Healthcare lead Claudia Whitehead, Deputy Director Nathan Wright, and Deputy Director Xandon Keating. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Also joining the delegation are economic development partners from the Great Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), and Salt River Project (SRP). Global bioscience and innovation ecosystem partners include: Wexford Science & Technology, McCarthy Building Companies, SmithGroup, SCHOTT MINIFAB, ROIS CDMO, Vitalant, Castle Biosciences, Cinova Medical, Binary Genomics, Aces Diagnostics, and Tachmed. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Several Phoenix delegation representatives will also participate in convention panel discussions and programming focused on translational medicine, diagnostics, precision medicine, innovation financing, and emerging technologies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The City of Phoenix is also proud to sponsor BIO’s </span><a href="https://convention.bio.org/program/start-up-stadium-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Start-Up Stadium 2026</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> and host a networking event at the Phoenix Pavilion (</span><a href="https://bio2026.mapyourshow.com/8_0/floorplan/?hallID=campus&level=0&selectedBooth=booth~1811" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Booth #1811 in the San Diego Convention Center Exhibit Hall</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">), highlighting the region’s growing bioscience momentum and collaborative innovation community. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Participation in BIO International is an important economic development strategy for the City of Phoenix. The conference creates opportunities to attract new bioscience companies, support expansion of existing employers, strengthen commercialization pathways for Arizona research institutions, and showcase Phoenix’s growing inventory of research, laboratory, and innovation space. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Phoenix’s bioscience ecosystem continues to expand through major hubs, including the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), Mayo Clinic Discovery Oasis, Phoenix Medical Quarter, and Phoenix Cotton Center. Together, these innovation districts are helping drive the City’s long-term economic growth and positioning it as a national leader in healthcare and life sciences innovation. To learn more, visit </span><a href="/industries/bioscience-healthcare" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">PHXisBIO.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Media Contact:</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Athena Sanchez, Senior Public Information Officer</span> <br><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department</span> <br><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">602-621-0507</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> (call/text)</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="mailto:Athena.Sanchez@phoenix.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Athena.Sanchez@phoenix.gov</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></p></div></div>

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