Biotech Supplier HPNE Leases Former Alexion Facility

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 12, 2019

High Purity New England, a supplier of biotech equipment, has signed a lease for a substantial new building, formerly occupied by Alexion, where they will nearly quadruple their manufacturing footprint and expand their offices in northern Rhode Island. High Purity New England has seen a surge of growth in the past 6 years, having grown […]

Voyager Therapeutics and AbbVie Announce Collaboration

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 6, 2019

Voyager Therapeutics and AbbVie have announced an exclusive, global strategic collaboration and option agreement to develop and commercialize vectorized antibodies for the potential treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other diseases (synucleinopathies) characterized by the abnormal accumulation of misfolded alpha-synuclein protein. The delivery of sufficient quantities of antibodies across the blood-brain barrier is one of the […]

Biogen to Acquire Gene Therapy Company Nightstar Therapeutics

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 6, 2019

Biogen has announced plans to acquire Nightstar Therapeutics (NST), a clinical-stage gene therapy company based in London, UK. NSK is focused on adeno-associated virus (AAV) treatments for inherited retinal disorders. Under the terms of the proposed acquisition, Biogen will pay $25.50 in cash for each NSK share, representing a total transaction value of about $800 […]

Learn More About Tissue and Organ Manufacturing

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 5, 2019

Would you like to know more about the emerging field of tissue and organ manufacturing? Then mark your calendar for April 4th when the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) will describe the progress it has made since its 2017 launch. Remarks from AMRI leaders Dean Kamen and Dr. Thomas Bollenbach, as well as NH Commissioner […]

Chapter Member Anniversaries: February 2019

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 5, 2019

Please congratulate the following members celebrating milestone anniversaries in February 2019. Their dedication to ISPE, the Boston Area Chapter and the industry is applauded! Over Twenty Years Peter K. Silverberg, Abec, Inc. Robert J. Sheehan Scott Ripatrazone, Insco Group Daniel J. Pratt, PE, Takeda Pharmaceutical International Co. Jeffery N. Odum, CPIP, Sanofi Genzyme Dr. […]

Welcome New Members!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 5, 2019

We would like to introduce the Members who joined ISPE in February 2019, welcome them to the Chapter and encourage them (and all of our members) to take advantage of the many professional development, networking and information resources available through ISPE. Fellow ISPE members are a terrific resource for help with everyday professional challenges. And […]

Product Show Speaker Deadline Extended

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 27, 2019

Due to popular demand, the deadline for Product Show speaker proposals has been extended to Friday, March 8th! This is a great opportunity to share your industry knowledge – simply go to the Product Show website and fill in the “Submit A Proposal” online form and you will be considered for one of a limited […]

Learn What’s New in Medical Imaging and Diagnostics

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 26, 2019

Join MDG Boston for a forum on “Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Innovations – What’s New In Imaging” at Regis College in Weston, MA on Wednesday, March 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Advances in medical imaging reduce the need for some surgeries, reduce false negatives and reduce the total cost of care. Mammography has dramatically […]

Chamber Validation: Choosing an Approach & Schedule

Posted by John Orange
On February 26, 2019

The regularity of your chamber validation schedule may vary, depending on the risk and criticality of the equipment being validated. We have seen four general trends in validation schedules based on our experience validating thousands of autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, and other bioprocessing equipment: Qualification upon installation, without re-qualification Qualification upon installation, with re-qualification only if a […]

#ThrowbackThursday – ISPE Boston Ski Trip Photos (2006-present)

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 21, 2019

Each year, the annual ski trip brings together 50-100 members and industry colleagues for a day of fun on the slopes. This is one of our members’ favorite traditions and it seems that each year it just gets better and better! Take a trip down memory lane (or should we say slopes?) and check out […]

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