KJZZ and Rio Salado to Host AZ SciTech Forum

Imagine a medical treatment uniquely designed for your body. Science fiction or fact? Valley residents will have a chance to examine the potential of Personalized Medicine during an ARIZONA SCITECH forum presented by KJZZ and Rio Salado College from 7-9 p.m., March 8 at the Conference Center @ Rio.

The conversation will focus on the latest developments in custom treatments, followed by an examination of how this new medical model can affect your wellness and the Valley’s health and science-related industries. 　

KJZZ’s Associate General Manager of News and Editorial Strategy, Mark Moran, will serve as the forum moderator. Joining Moran will be a panel of experts including TGen Clinical Professor Dr. Michael Demeure, TGen Researcher Dr. Darin Taverna, and Barry Broome, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

Attendees can help focus the dialogue by sending comments and questions in advance to KJZZ Public Insight Journalist, Nick Blumberg, at (480) 774-8231 or nblumberg@rioradio.org.
Space is limited; please contact Claire Kerrigan at (480) 774-8444 or ckerrigan@rioradio.org for reservations. The Conference Center @ Rio is located at 2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281. Parking is available in the adjacent garage to the west and in the east side parking lot. Desserts and coffee will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.

This forum is one of 200-plus ARIZONA SCITECH events held in Arizona during February and March. In-kind production support is made possible in part by the Arizona Science Center.

KJZZ is a listener-supported public radio station that is licensed to the Maricopa Community Colleges District. It is as a community service of Rio Salado Colleges Division of Public Service, which also includes KBAQ 89.5, Sun Sounds of Arizona and MCTV. KJZZ features a mix of local and NPR news, entertainment, jazz
and blues—serving more than 306,000 weekly listeners. For more information, visit kjzz.org

Rio Salado College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges and the largest online public community college in the nation, serving nearly 70,000 students annually with more than 43,000 online. Founded in 1978, Rio Salado offers degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students, and is the largest provider of adult basic education in Arizona.

CONTACT:

Annette Flores, KJZZ Public Relations Coordinator

(480) 774-8459
aflores@rioradio.org