U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix Centers and Institutes

Aegis Consortium

Director: Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD

The Aegis Consortium unites a diverse coalition of experts from all corners of the human experience to develop pandemic solutions. We operate across disciplines, industries and borders to develop flexible solutions that can be implemented in communities worldwide.

Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center

Associate Director AEMRC - Phoenix: Daniel W. Spaite, MD

The Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center (AEMRC) is a collaborative statewide Center of Excellence dedicated to improving the health-care outcomes of patients with acute illness and injuries, in both pre-hospital settings and within the hospital. The center’s research focus extends from the pre-hospital environment, including 911 and emergency medical services (EMS) care, through the emergency department and critical care settings.

Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine

Director: Frederic Zenhausern, PhD, MBA
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The Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine uniquely applies a combination of advances in nanoscience, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), molecular biology, and genomics to a new generation of biological tools and sensors based on nano and microscale technologies.

Center for Simulation and Innovation

Medical Director: James Lindgren, MD
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The Center for Simulation and Innovation at the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix is a state-of-the-art health care simulation facility dedicated, in every sense, to fulfill its mission to continually improve health care through education, research and clinical care.

Center for Toxicology and Pharmacology Education and Research

Co-Director: Daniel E. Brooks, MD

Formed through a partnership between two leading poison and drug information centers, the Center for Toxicology and Pharmacology Education and Research (CTPER) aims to provide expertise, education, and essential research to those respective areas.

Translational Cardiovascular Research Center

Director: Chris Glembotski, PhD

The Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) is a world-class, internationally recognized translational cardiovascular research center that is based on the core values of bridging cutting-edge research in cardiovascular science and medicine.

Phoenix Children’s Research Institute

Director: Vlad Kalinichenko, MD, PhD

The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute facilitates translational research programs and utilizes the cutting-edge technologies toward developing new therapies for patients with pediatric diseases.  

BIO5 Institute - Phoenix Engagement

Interim Director: Vignesh Subbian, PhD
Phoenix Engagement Strategist: Marissa Starks Banh

The BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona connects researchers and clinicians across disciplines to solve complex biological challenges and accelerate innovation from the lab to the marketplace at both its Tucson campus and through engagement at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. BIO5 fosters collaborative research opportunities that drive translational impact and advance human health in Arizona and beyond.
Learn more about BIO5 and membership opportunities.

University Research Centers and Institutes

The Office of Research & Partnerships (ORP) is home to University Research Centers and Institutes (URCIs) that provide the infrastructure and incentives to foster campus-wide transdisciplinary collaborations, offer unique student training initiatives, and develop programming that advances societal impact.