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| July 2011, Volume XXI, No. 4 | |||
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In This IssueEven though we're into the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, the Chapter has some exciting social and educational programs planned, including the annual golf tournament in August. We don't want you to miss out, so check out the events on our website. Ever wonder how to become the Sponsor of a Chapter activity? Or land one of those coveted eNewsletter or website ad spots? Visit the Chapter's new website resource at ispeboston.org/sponsorship with all the information you need to know. The Boston Area Chapter is proud to offer a new scholarship program to Members and their families. Full information and application can be found on the Chapter website at www.ispeboston.org/scholarship. On May 19th, many gathered at Biogen Idec in Cambridge to hear this Process Technology Transfer and Scale Up Program, a topic chosen in response to our members' request for presentations on novel technology. On June 16th, over 70 attendees representing the Boston Area Chapter and the New England Chapter gathered for a sold-out, members-only tour of the Abbott Bioresearch Center facility, followed by the education program portion of the event. The program served to introduce the Extractables and Leachables Safety Information Exchange (ELSIE) consortium. One need look no further than recent news headlines (BPA in Baby Bottles!) to understand the timeliness and importance of this subject to our industry. On June 8th, more than 40 young professionals came out for a craft beer tasting at Gordon's Fine Wines and Liquors in Waltham. The tasting took the YP's around the world as fifteen craft beers were poured, representing some of the best offerings from the US, Belgium, and Germany. June 8th proved a lively ending to the year for the Young Professionals group, as they participated in a Craft Beer Tasting event at Gordon's Fine Wines and Liquors in Waltham. The great turnout was just another indicator of how much the group has grown over the past few years. Industry News In Brief, a regular feature of the Boston Area Chapter Newsletter, presents news items concerning companies in the pharma, biotech, medical device and related fields, with an emphasis on companies with a local presence and topics of special interest to our readers.
Regulatory & Legislative Highlights, a regular feature of the Boston Area Chapter Newsletter. It reviews recent actions by the FDA and other regulatory agencies and governmental bodies, both federal and regional, with the potential to impact the pharma, biotech and device industries, and related fields.
The Boston Area Chapter is pleased to welcome its new members. For a full list of new members... Join us in celebrating the 5, 10, 15 and 20+ year anniversaries of Boston Area Chapter Members. Congratulations to all of our long-term Chapter Members - your loyalty helps make us successful, year after year!
Chapter Manager: Amy Poole, CAMI - Tel: 1.781.647.4773 and E-mail: office@ispeboston.org
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