Welcome New Members March 2021!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On April 5, 2021

We would like to introduce the Members who joined ISPE in March 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 […]

J & J Explains Quality Issue at Vaccine Manufacturing Partner

Posted by ISPE Boston
On April 1, 2021

On March 31, following reports in the New York Times and other media sources regarding coronavirus vaccine quality issues at its manufacturing partner Emergent BioSolutions, J & J released an official statement, excerpted below: Since January of 2020, Johnson & Johnson has been working directly with governments, health authorities and other companies to help end […]

Multiple Myeloma Drug from BMS and bluebird bio Wins FDA Approval

Posted by ISPE Boston
On April 1, 2021

Bristol Myers Squibb and Cambridge-based bluebird bio have announced FDA approval for Abecma, a personalized immune cell therapy for the treatment of certain patients with multiple myeloma. As an anti-BCMA CAR T cell therapy, Abecma recognizes and binds to BCMA, a protein that is nearly universally expressed on cancer cells in multiple myeloma, leading to the death of […]

“Pharmaceutical Quality – What’s New, What’s Next?” Webinar Provides Answers

Posted by Heather Longden
On March 31, 2021

On March 18, the Boston Area Chapter presented “Advancing Pharmaceutical Quality – What’s New, What’s Next?” via Zoom webinar. This panel discussion covered what’s new with ISPE’s Advancing Pharmaceutical Quality Program, FDA updates on quality metrics pilots and quality management maturity, insights on the latest pharmaceutical industry operational excellence benchmarks, and practical strategies for building […]

DPS Group Scholarship Honors Memory of Indu Conley

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 24, 2021

DPS Group has created a memorial scholarship at the Tufts University School of Engineering to honor the legacy of Indu Conley, an industry subject matter expert and process department manager in the DPS Boston office until her untimely death in December of 2019. Indu was also a valued member of the ISPE Boston Area Chapter […]

Congratulations to Chris and Kurt

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 19, 2021

We have a winner! Chris Ham is the lucky winner of our New Year Membership Incentive Program. Chris joined the Boston Area Chapter on January 25th and landed on the lucky spot. Chris selected the Visa Gift Card as his prize. First round is on Chris! The second winner is Kurt Willner of DPS Engineering […]

Eli Lilly Drug for Alzheimer’s Shows Positive Phase 2 Results

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 19, 2021

Phase 2 results presented today by Eli Lilly expand on previously reported top-line data that found donanemab met its primary endpoint and showed significant slowing of decline on a composite measure of cognition and daily function in patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease compared to placebo. Additionally, data from secondary analyses showed donanemab consistently slowed cognitive […]

Thermo Fisher to Expand in Bedford and Chelmsford, Spend $600M Worldwide

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 19, 2021

Thermo Fisher has announced more than $600 million in capital investments to expand its bioprocessing production capabilities through 2022. These investments are expected to more than double the company’s current manufacturing capacity and support biopharma customers as they ramp up to meet both the short-term demands related to COVID-19 as well as long-term efforts to develop new […]

Emerging Leaders Excel at Virtual Trivia

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 11, 2021

The Boston Area Chapter’s Emerging Leaders (formerly Young Professionals) Committee held their first Virtual Trivia and networking event on February 25. Biotech and pharma professionals of all ages and backgrounds pitted their wits and general knowledge against one another for a cash prize – and a fun evening. The event began with general introductions set […]

MA Biopharmas Raised Record $5.8 Billion in VC Funding in 2020

Posted by ISPE Boston
On March 10, 2021

The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council’s newly-released 2020 Massachusetts Biopharma Funding Report shows that the Massachusetts biopharma industry experienced its best funding year on record. In 2020, venture capital investment in Massachusetts-based companies reached $5.8 billion, surpassing 2018’s previous record high of $4.8 billion. In addition, 21 Massachusetts-based biopharma companies went public in 2020, a 110% increase […]

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