Commercial Botanical Research

The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University envisions a world that embraces the healing power of nature. Equipped with state-of-the-art molecular biology and analytical chemistry resources, the Institute generates breakthrough discoveries from medicinal plants and other natural substances.

Teaming up with industry, the Institute transforms these discoveries into commercially available natural remedies providing a rich source of medicines to treat current and emerging diseases.

Businesses in the Natural Products industry can partner with the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University through:

1. Research donations to the non-profit entity
2. Defined research projects on a fee-for-service basis
3. Longer-term collaboration through a flexible membership program