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Xcellerant and Flinn Foundation Partner to Fuel Growth in Arizona Bioscience and Healthcare Sectors

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Monday, May 22, 2023
Professional Services, Health, Technology, Health Technology, Other Technology, Finance, Biotechnology, Flinn, Entrepreneurship, Patient, Growth, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Environment, Medtech, Venture

Xcellerant Ventures (XVC) welcomes the Flinn Foundation as a limited partner in its Xcellerant Venture Capital Fund I. Xcellerant Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early and seed stage startups within the HealthTech and MedTech sectors.

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  • Xcellerant Ventures (XVC) welcomes the Flinn Foundation as a limited partner in its Xcellerant Venture Capital Fund I. Xcellerant Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early and seed stage startups within the HealthTech and MedTech sectors.
  • Xcellerant seeks to invest in dynamic founding teams with strong intellectual property portfolios that XVC believes will transform medical practice and dramatically improve healthcare.
  • In 2002, The Flinn Foundation developed Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap.
  • XVC’s and The Flinn Foundation’s aligned missions to support the growth and success of the bioscience and healthcare sectors in Arizona will result in faster commercialization of transformative solutions and greater impact for the benefit of patients.

Flinn Scientific Offers New Laboratory Safety Certification Courses for Teachers for Free

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Next Generation Science Standards, CEUS, Laboratory, STEM, GLOBE, STEAM, Continuing education unit, Knowledge, Environment, Environmental science, Safety, Physics, Accident, Biology, Chemistry, Flinn, Science, Solution, Collection, Student, Tutoring

BATAVIA, Ill., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flinn Scientific releases updated free laboratory safety courses designed specifically for middle and high school science teachers.

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  • BATAVIA, Ill., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flinn Scientific releases updated free laboratory safety courses designed specifically for middle and high school science teachers.
  • Just in time for the 2022-2023 school year, Flinn Scientific has released new Lab Safety courses for middle and high school science educators.
  • These courses are appropriate for teachers new to the science classroom as well as experienced educators.
  • To explore and implement the wide variety of resources PAVO offers, teachers can activate a free trial by going to https://www.flinnsci.com/pavo/teacher-trial/ .

Top Arizona Students Chosen for State’s Most Competitive and Prestigious Scholarship

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Foundation, Philanthropy, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Civic, The Flinn Scholarship, Volunteering, Dewey–Humboldt, Arizona, Athlete, Physics, Cognitive science, Housing, Faculty, University, Leadership, Arizona Center, University of Arizona, Partnership, Quality of life, Sunnyside High School, Honors colleges and programs, Meal, River Valley High School, Faith Christian School, Page, Valley Union High School, Science, Flinn, City, Neuroscience, Northern Arizona University, Intellectual, Tanque Verde High School, Journalism, Biology, Scholar, Government, Barry Goldwater High School, Culture, Bradshaw Mountain High School, Medicine, Tutoring, Management, Canal, Forestry, Phoenix

The 2022 Flinn Scholarship, which provides a full ride for college at one of Arizonas public universities, has been awarded to 20 of Arizonas highest-achieving students.

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  • The 2022 Flinn Scholarship, which provides a full ride for college at one of Arizonas public universities, has been awarded to 20 of Arizonas highest-achieving students.
  • The prestigious, merit-based Flinn Scholarshipnow in its 37th yearis valued at more than $130,000.
  • The Class of 2022 Flinn Scholars , who will attend the Honors Colleges at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona, turned down offers from exclusive out-of-state private schools to remain in state.
  • The foundation also supports the advancement of Arizonas bioscience sector, arts and culture, and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership and its flagship Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

Health-Care Entrepreneur Joins Flinn Foundation Board

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, Research, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, General Health, Genetics, Foundation, Science, Clinical trials, Flinn, The Flinn Scholarship

Heidi Jannenga, one of Arizonas most accomplished health-care-technology entrepreneurs, has been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.

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  • Heidi Jannenga, one of Arizonas most accomplished health-care-technology entrepreneurs, has been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.
  • The Flinn Foundation helps research discoveries today become startups and therapeutics tomorrow, said Dr. David J. Gullen, chair of the Flinn Foundation board.
  • Among other appointments, she serves as secretary of the board of directors of the Arizona Community Foundation, as a trustee of the Arizona Science Center, as a board member of the Arizona chapter of Conscious Capitalism, and as a board member of the Arizona School for the Arts.
  • The Flinn Foundation is a privately endowed, philanthropic grantmaking organization established in 1965 by Dr. Robert S. and Irene P. Flinn that awards grants and operates programs in four areas: the biosciences, the Flinn Scholars, arts and culture, and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.

Flinn Foundation Selects 20 Excelling Arizona Students as 2021 Flinn Scholars

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Education, University, Regions of the United States, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Flinn, ARIZONA, United States

b'Twenty of Arizona\xe2\x80\x99s highest-achieving high-school seniors have been awarded the prestigious Flinn Scholarship and will receive a full ride at one of the state\xe2\x80\x99s public universities.\nNow in its 36th year, the Flinn Scholars Program is supported by the Phoenix-based Flinn Foundation in partnership with Arizona\xe2\x80\x99s three state universities.

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  • b'Twenty of Arizona\xe2\x80\x99s highest-achieving high-school seniors have been awarded the prestigious Flinn Scholarship and will receive a full ride at one of the state\xe2\x80\x99s public universities.\nNow in its 36th year, the Flinn Scholars Program is supported by the Phoenix-based Flinn Foundation in partnership with Arizona\xe2\x80\x99s three state universities.
  • The merit-based scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals, study abroad, and many other exclusive opportunities\xe2\x80\x94a package valued at more than $120,000.\nThe 20 Flinn Scholars representing the Class of 2021 , many of whom turned down offers from elite out-of-state universities, will attend Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona beginning this fall.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThere are so many great stories within this new class of Flinn Scholars,\xe2\x80\x9d said Anne Lassen, Flinn Scholars Program director.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs is always the case, these are astonishingly intelligent and high-achieving students.
  • The foundation also supports the advancement of Arizona\xe2\x80\x99s bioscience sector, arts and culture, and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.\n'

Seven Arizona Bio Startups Earn $30K Through Flinn Foundation Entrepreneurship Program

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Software, Research, Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, Medical devices, Technology, Foundation, Science, Surgery, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Health, Flinn, ARIZONA, United States, The Flinn Scholarship

The Flinn Foundation has competitively selected 47 bioscience firms in Arizona since 2014 to participate and provided nearly $1.4 million in support for the program.

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  • The Flinn Foundation has competitively selected 47 bioscience firms in Arizona since 2014 to participate and provided nearly $1.4 million in support for the program.
  • We are thrilled to welcome these seven Arizona startups into our program, which we believe will accelerate their path to success in the biosciences and lead to innovations that will improve the lives of Arizonans and people around the world, said Tammy McLeod, Flinn Foundation president and CEO.
  • To learn more about the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program and the nearly 50 selected Arizona firms, visit flinn.org/entrepreneur .
  • In addition to advancing the biosciences in Arizona, the foundation supports the Flinn Scholars Program, a merit-based college scholarship program; arts and culture; and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.

Flinn Foundation Announces Arizona Executives to Lead Statewide Bioscience Committee

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Research, General Health, Philanthropy, Data management, Medical devices, Technology, Foundation, Clinical trials, Science, Biotechnology, Other Science, Health, Flinn

The committee, which receives staffing support from the Flinn Foundation , works to pursue the goals of Arizonas Bioscience Roadmap , the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the states bioscience sector.

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  • The committee, which receives staffing support from the Flinn Foundation , works to pursue the goals of Arizonas Bioscience Roadmap , the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the states bioscience sector.
  • Their experience, enthusiasm and desire to partner and collaborate across our expanding ecosystem will lead to significant gains both for the committee and the biosciences in Arizona.
  • In April, the Flinn Foundation will host its annual Arizonas Bioscience Roadmap event highlighting the progress of Arizonas bioscience sector.
  • Data on key bioscience metrics, which the Flinn Foundation has tracked for nearly two decades, will next be released in spring 2022.

DKNY Launches Fall 2020 #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Campaign Amplifying Powerful Voices

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Articles, Creative works, Films, DKNY, Zeitgeist, Menswear, Unstoppable, Flinn

And if the dynamism of 2020 has taught the world one thing, it is the unstoppable power of individuals who stand behind their words.

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  • And if the dynamism of 2020 has taught the world one thing, it is the unstoppable power of individuals who stand behind their words.
  • Evoking the zeitgeist of the past year and inspired by the power of speech, DKNY introduces the Fall 2020 #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Campaign.
  • #DKNYSTATEOFMIND lauds the spoken word, championing its ability to incite transformation, encourage positivity, and connect like-minded individuals from across the globe.
  • For the #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Men's campaign, multi-hyphenate artist, David Alexander Flinn starred, art directed, and self-shot the menswear images.

DKNY Launches Fall 2020 #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Campaign Amplifying Powerful Voices

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Articles, Creative works, Films, DKNY, Zeitgeist, Menswear, Unstoppable, Flinn

And if the dynamism of 2020 has taught the world one thing, it is the unstoppable power of individuals who stand behind their words.

Key Points: 
  • And if the dynamism of 2020 has taught the world one thing, it is the unstoppable power of individuals who stand behind their words.
  • Evoking the zeitgeist of the past year and inspired by the power of speech, DKNY introduces the Fall 2020 #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Campaign.
  • #DKNYSTATEOFMIND lauds the spoken word, championing its ability to incite transformation, encourage positivity, and connect like-minded individuals from across the globe.
  • For the #DKNYSTATEOFMIND Men's campaign, multi-hyphenate artist, David Alexander Flinn starred, art directed, and self-shot the menswear images.

Republican US Senate Candidate Dr. George Flynn: Republicans, Please Stop Having Events

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Flinn, Republican Party, Political ideologies, Conservative parties, Politics

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. George Flinn, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is asking that the Party of Personal Responsibility start acting responsibly by canceling all in-person events.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. George Flinn, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is asking that the Party of Personal Responsibility start acting responsibly by canceling all in-person events.
  • Dr. George Flinn, candidate for U.S. Senate, believes that it is the duty and personal responsibility of Republicans to wear masks, and stop putting its senior members at risk.
  • Recently, four members of the Flinn team contracted the novel coronavirus at state and county GOP events.
  • Flinn asks fellow Republicans to stop having events, to stop allowing the spread of COVID-19, and to allow the party to once again be the Party of Personal Responsibility.