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Joan Koerber-Walker @AZBioCEO

President and CEO of the Arizona BioIndustry Association - Together we are making Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed.

Joined March 2011
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Joan Koerber-Walker@AZBioCEO
26 Jun 2016
AZBio supports Life Science Innovation and the Innovators who are making LIFE better.
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Congratulations to HemaSense, @SENPHONIX, and Hydrawav3 on receiving funding to advance health innovation forward in Arizona.
Phoenix Business Journal@phxbizjournal
22 Nov 2025
Arizona wearable tech startups have landed $700,000 to advance medical monitoring devices as part of a cohort that has collectively raised more than $5.6 million, with the companies now preparing for clinical trials and commercial launches. bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…
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The #IRA became law in 2022. Today, there are negative impacts on health innovation. This is not something to celebrate. As we shared with our elected officials, including @SenatorSinema and @SenMarkKelly the real cost of the IRA is too high. azbio.org/the-ira-is-now-law…
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Congratulations to Jim Goulka, the new President & CEO of Arizona Venture Development Corp (AVC) - go.shr.lc/3YmAwll via @AZBio
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AZBio is proud to partner with @medicaldevices as a supporting organization for their virtual Executive Forum being held September 20th. Register today! tinyurl.com/2s3jtce9
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Work with us to unlock the power of cell and gene therapies at #CGMesa24. @AZBio is proud to support an event that brings together the industry's brightest minds right here in Phoenix. Learn More at meetingonthemesa.com/
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Arizona patients face impossible decisions due to non-medical switching, forcing them to choose between medication and other essentials. In @AzCapitolTimes, Dr. Sharobeem urges legislators to pass SB 1164 to protect patients. Read more: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2024…

Policymakers must protect Arizonans from sudden treatment changes | Arizona Capitol Times

Here in Arizona, Sen. Janae Shamp, R-Surprise, has introduced legislation to protect patients from non-medical switching. This bill, SB1164, will prevent health insurers and PBMs from forcing a...

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AZBio is working to make Arizona a Top-Ten State for Health Innovation. On #602Day, we are celebrating the researchers, innovators, and companies that make life better for all of us. Learn more at azbio.org
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I'll be sharing the latest in Healthcare Investing (June 5th) and on Women's Health Investing (June 6th) at the IVYFON Family Office Forum in San Diego. They even have a complimentary Zoom option for people who will not be in San Diego. Learn more at ivyfon.com/jun5-6forum/agend…
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Early Cancer Detection Saves Lives. H.R.2407 - The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act when passed will make a difference in the lives of Arizona Seniors. Learn more: cw7az.com/arizona-daily-mix/… Thank you to @AZMyeloma @RepDavid

Updates on Cancer Issues with Arizona Myeloma Network

The AZ Myeloma Network is helping fight cancer in a variety of ways, from local programs for Arizona patients to advocating for Federal issues that will help increase screening opportunities for se…

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Arizona’s bioscience industry is the 4th-fastest-growing in the nation. Here’s why. bizjournals.com/phoenix/inno… via @phxbizjournal

Arizona’s bioscience industry is the 4th-fastest-growing in the nation. Here’s why.

Arizona’s bioscience industry is fueled by a robust network of premier health care and educational institutions as well as innovators in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, personalized medicine and...

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Congratulations to the team @Medtronic as they celebrate their first 75 years of health innovation, and they are just getting started... (video) medtronic.com/us-en/our-comp…
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"When you compare that to the number of unvaccinated or vulnerable people who are at risk for harm or death from an outbreak of disease, it’s clear that vaccines save lives against a myriad of diseases. Period. Hard stop." azmirror.com/2024/04/19/ariz… via @ArizonaMirror

Arizonans deserve better than vaccine conspiracies and downright dangerous rhetoric

As an Arizonan and mother of three, it has been truly sad to witness recent legislative hearings that have been held and the bills that have advanced relating to science and public health. 

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Biotech helps drive Arizona's economy, but this threat could ruin it all azcentral.com/story/opinion/… via @azcentral

Biotech helps drive Arizona's economy, but this threat could ruin it all

Opinion: Investors will flee if they sense biotech patents could be gutted on a whim. And that could threaten jobs and innovation in Arizona.

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Arizona patients face impossible decisions due to non-medical switching, forcing them to choose between medication and other essentials. In @AzCapitolTimes, Dr. Sharobeem urges legislators to pass SB 1164 to protect patients. Read more: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2024…

Policymakers must protect Arizonans from sudden treatment changes | Arizona Capitol Times

Here in Arizona, Sen. Janae Shamp, R-Surprise, has introduced legislation to protect patients from non-medical switching. This bill, SB1164, will prevent health insurers and PBMs from forcing a...

azcapitoltimes.com
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Early giving has begun for Arizona Gives Day2024. I hope you will join me in creating learning MORE opportunities for Arizona Students as they explore exciting careers in health innovation. Learn more at azgives.org/fundraise/2705/A…
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Arizona Chamber
@AZChamber
25 Mar 2024
.@dbseiden testified today in support of a measure to continue @azcommerce for 5 years. We appreciate the committee for advancing the bill & we’re especially grateful to Rep. @Livingston4AZ & Sen. @AZDavidGowan for their leadership & their support for this vital economic driver.
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Thank you @SenatorSinema for championing this important patient need. Early detection plays an important role in getting better health outcomes.
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Thank You @RepCiscomani, @RepRubenGallego, @RepRaulGrijalva, @RepDavid Schweikert, and @RepGregStanton for supporting our innovators and voting to fix the R & D expensing issue!
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America’s biotechnology start-ups can’t develop the next generation of breakthroughs without your help! @repgregstanton @SenatorSinema @SenMarkKelly Pease protect tomorrow’s biotech innovations by restoring immediate R&D expensing in the next legislative vehicle. #FixSection174
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"The ability for our companies to engage in M&A has been crucial to the life sciences and economic boom in Arizona." pulseforinnovation.org/an-in…
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