Biological research prevalent in Scottsdale
Biological research prevalent in Scottsdale
By Lindsay Butler, Tribune
April 30, 2006
The cure for cancer could be discovered on Shea Boulevard. The central Scottsdale corridor is home to some of the most cutting-edge biological research focused on improving medical treatment.
Biotech’s growth in Scottsdale is no coincidence, say city leaders who have been working for years to transform the city’s reputation to include more than the perfect tan or Coach store.
“That tourism base remains an incredibly strong and large component with the profile of businesses in Scottsdale. But it’s no longer the tail wagging the dog,” said Rick Kidder, president of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Two of the Valley’s three main players in the biotech field are in Scottsdale: The Mayo Clinic Scottsdale is providing an area for top scientists to work under the same roof, while Scottsdale Healthcare is pioneering an effort to develop new cancer treatments.
It won’t just be corporations or cities that benefit. For example, local medical patients will be among the first to try out new cancer drugs, industry leaders said.
BOOM TIME
Although the Valley is emerging in the biotech industry, Scottsdale is moving the fastest.
By Lindsay Butler, Tribune
April 30, 2006
The cure for cancer could be discovered on Shea Boulevard. The central Scottsdale corridor is home to some of the most cutting-edge biological research focused on improving medical treatment.
Biotech’s growth in Scottsdale is no coincidence, say city leaders who have been working for years to transform the city’s reputation to include more than the perfect tan or Coach store.
“That tourism base remains an incredibly strong and large component with the profile of businesses in Scottsdale. But it’s no longer the tail wagging the dog,” said Rick Kidder, president of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Two of the Valley’s three main players in the biotech field are in Scottsdale: The Mayo Clinic Scottsdale is providing an area for top scientists to work under the same roof, while Scottsdale Healthcare is pioneering an effort to develop new cancer treatments.
It won’t just be corporations or cities that benefit. For example, local medical patients will be among the first to try out new cancer drugs, industry leaders said.
BOOM TIME
Although the Valley is emerging in the biotech industry, Scottsdale is moving the fastest.
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