Looking for a Win-Win? Volunteer for ISPE!

Posted by kchronley
On January 24, 2018

Ask any volunteer why they devote their time and effort to the Chapter and you’re likely to hear, “It’s a win-win. I get to contribute to the Chapter while getting tons in return.” Learn new skills, meet new friends, make new contacts – these are just some of ways volunteering is a win for Chapter […]

Keeping Up-to-Date with Biotech Automation at Takeda

Posted by mbraatz
On January 24, 2018

Technology is changing the face of the industry and people need to jump on the train or get left behind. With that in mind, no wonder “The Future of Biotech Automation” attracted almost 100 ISPE members and guests to Takeda in Cambridge on January 18 where two experts in the field brought their topic to […]

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 24, 2018

This incredible library of 24 Good Practice Guides is now available to members as a benefit of ISPE membership. With just a few clicks, you can view the entire collection through the new ISPE Guidance Document Portal. Access the portal here and log in with your usual ISPE account credentials. Once logged in, you will […]

Student Development Committee Seeks Committee Chair/Co-Chair

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 22, 2018

The ISPE Boston Area Chapter plays a leading role in paving the way for the newest wave of technical, scientific and engineering candidates entering the life sciences industry. The Student Development Committee is looking for individuals interested in this process to lead the efforts as committee chair or co-chair. The Student Development Committee works directly […]

Alnylam Expects to Launch First RNAi Drug in mid-2018

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 18, 2018

Leading RNAi therapeutics company Alnylam Pharmaceuticals recently announced its corporate goals for 2018. The goals focus on clinical and regulatory progress against its five mid- to late-stage programs, including patisiran, which is advancing toward potential global regulatory approvals and commercialization. “In the year ahead, we look forward to the potential global commercial launch of patisiran, […]

PARP Inhibitor Approved by FDA for Breast Cancer Patients with BRCA Gene Mutation

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 18, 2018

The FDA has expanded the approved use of AstraZeneca’s Lynparza to include the treatment of patients with certain types of breast cancer that have spread and whose tumors have a specific inherited genetic mutation. This makes Lynparza the first PARP inhibitor to be approved for breast cancer; and the first time any drug has been […]

YP Meet-ups Come to Providence

Posted by Kevin Keating
On January 18, 2018

Last week, the YP’s extended their meet-up reach beyond the Boston area to include members in Providence. A small group of members met at the Providence Rink for an evening of ice skating with a surprisingly good pump-up playlist. It was not a surprise that everyone who came out for a night in the brisk […]

FDA Promoting Generic Competition

Posted by Janet Tice
On January 11, 2018

[The following post has been excerpted from comments by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb as published by the FDA on its website on January 03, 2018.] The FDA has announced additional steps to encourage generic competition as part of our continued implementation of the Drug Competition Action Plan. This plan has three main components: reducing gaming […]

Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 11, 2018

The Chapter is proud to award $7,100 in scholarships to the following winners of the November 2017 round of the Joel Goldenberg Memorial Scholarship Program: Drew Bodmer, Northeastern University James Carroll, University of Massachusetts Lowell Margaret Grace, Temple University Zeel Patel, Middlesex Community College Jay Turner, Quinsigamond Community College The Chapter accepts scholarship applications from […]

Chapter Member Anniversaries: December 2017

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 8, 2018

Please congratulate the following members celebrating milestone anniversaries in December 2017. Their dedication to ISPE, the Boston Area Chapter and the industry is applauded! Over Twenty Years Michelle D. Bailey, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Judith R. Bodette, Sanofi Pasteur Biologics Jack G. Campion, P.E., The Hart Companies George A. Dainis, P.E., Industrial Facilities Design, Inc. Amy […]

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