Welcome New Members May 2021!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 4, 2021

We would like to introduce the Members who joined ISPE in May 2021, 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 […]

Chapter Announces In-Person Product Show on September 15!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 25, 2021

The Board of Directors and Product Show Committee would like to thank our members, exhibitors and colleagues for their patience as they worked to determine a final plan for the annual Product Show on September 15, 2021. In light of Governor Baker’s recent announcement that the state of Massachusetts will be lifting all restrictions (including […]

Moderna to Double Size of Norwood Plant

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 20, 2021

Moderna is expanding its Moderna Technology Center (MTC) in Norwood including more than doubling of space to transform the facility from a production and lab space to an industrial technology center. This expansion includes increasing the company’s production and lab space from approximately 300,000 square feet to approximately 650,000 square feet through renovation of existing […]

Startup Laronde Developing Endless RNA (eRNA)

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 20, 2021

Venture capital firm Flagship Pioneering has unveiled Laronde, a startup platform company developing a novel, proprietary form of RNA they are calling “endless RNA” (eRNA). eRNA can be programmed to express therapeutic proteins inside the body. Flagship initially committed $50 million to support the development of Laronde’s platform and initial pipeline of new medicines. eRNA […]

Ginkgo Goes Public in Merger Deal

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 20, 2021

Ginkgo Bioworks and Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company or SPAC, have agreed to a business combination that will result in Ginkgo becoming a publicly-listed company. The transaction implies a pre-money equity valuation for Ginkgo of $15.0 billion, and is expected to provide up to $2.5 billion of gross cash […]

Charles River Labs Buys Second Gene Therapy Company

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 20, 2021

Charles River Laboratories has announced plans to acquire Vigene Biosciences, a Maryland-based gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing viral vector-based gene delivery solutions. The purchase price is expected to be $292.5 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction includes contingent additional payments of up to $57.5 […]

Spring Golf Tournament Tees Off In-Person Events

Posted by Dan Kenny
On May 13, 2021

ISPE Boston Area Chapter hosted its Spring Golf Tournament at Blue Hills CC in Canton on Monday, May 10th and it was an exciting day for all. In the morning, attendees informed each other of their vaccinations before embracing in back-slapping hugs and catching each other up on updates from the past year. The conditions […]

“Nice to E-Meet You!”

Posted by Caren Jenkins
On May 13, 2021

For the first time ever on Thursday, April 29th, the ISPE Boston Area Chapter’s Women In Pharma (WIP) Committee collaborated with the Delaware Valley’s WIP Committee in a joint networking event. Twenty three of the Boston area WIP members joined in on Del Val WIP’s quarterly mentoring circle. We were also delighted to have members […]

Get Involved! Volunteer with ISPE Today

Posted by ISPE Boston
On May 13, 2021

Want to connect with some of the nicest folks in the biopharma industry and expand your professional network at the same time? Our dedicated and energetic volunteers are the foundation that has made us the largest biopharma professional association in New England. We want you to be a part of what makes us great. So, […]

High Standards of Compliance in the Biorepository

Posted by Megan Gyles
On May 6, 2021

Introduction Biorepository and off-site GMP storage providers take great pride in knowing that customers are receiving the best service possible. Quality management encompassing the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is central to meeting and exceeding customer expectations and regulatory requirements. One aspect of this is the emphasis put on developing […]

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