Boston Area and Delaware Valley Chapters Bet to Win

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 1, 2018

To make Sunday’s Super Bowl even more exciting, Boston Area Chapter President Jack Campion has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged Delaware Valley Chapter President Danielle Rebori to a friendly wager on the outcome: Whereas, the Boston Area Chapter encompasses a preponderance of New England Patriots fans AND Whereas, the Delaware Valley Chapter, in like […]

Coming in Hot at Blazing Paddles

Posted by Eva Fishlin
On February 1, 2018

This month the Boston Area Chapter continued its annual tradition by welcoming the New Year at Blazing Paddles on Thursday, January 25. ISPE Members and guests brought their “A” game, competing in ping pong, networking and snacking on delicious appetizers. With multiple athletes playing in the tournaments, fellow colleagues and friends cheered them on, took […]

Sanofi Acquires Bioverativ and Ablynx, Strengthens Position in Rare Blood Disorders

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 31, 2018

Sanofi’s acquisition of Ablynx in a deal valued at $4.8 billion complements the earlier acquisition of Biogen spin-off Bioverativ for $11.6 billion. Both strengthen Sanofi’s position in rare blood disorders. Launched in 2017 following separation from Biogen, Bioverativ is focused on therapies for hemophilia and other rare blood disorders. With approximately $10 billion in annual […]

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 […]

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