Pfizer Pledges $100 Million to New Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Fund

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 16, 2020

Pfizer has pledged $100 million to the newly launched Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Fund to help address the significant global public health need for new antibiotics due to the rapid rise of antibiotic-resistant infections. The AMR Action Fund is a ground-breaking collaboration among more than 20 biopharmaceutical companies that aims to bring 2-4 new antibiotics […]

Translate Bio and Sanofi Expand mRNA Vaccines Collaboration

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 9, 2020

Translate Bio, a Lexington-based, clinical-stage mRNA therapeutics company, and Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi, have agreed to expand their existing 2018 collaboration and license agreement to develop mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases. The expansion of this agreement will further unite Translate Bio’s expertise and knowledge from more than 10 years of […]

In a Few Words: mRNA Vaccines

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 9, 2020

Vaccines work by mimicking disease agents to stimulate the immune system, building up a defense mechanism that remains active in the body to fight future infections. mRNA vaccines offer an innovative approach by delivering a nucleotide sequence encoding the antigen or antigens selected for their high potential to induce a protective immune response. mRNA vaccines […]

Akouos Raises Over $200M in IPO

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 9, 2020

Boston-based biotech Akouos has raised gross proceeds of $244 million in its June stock market debut. Akouos is a precision genetic medicine company dedicated to developing gene therapies for people worldwide who live with disabling hearing loss. Leveraging its precision genetic medicine platform that incorporates a proprietary adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector library and a novel delivery […]

Atlas Ventures Raises $400M for Biotech Startups

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 9, 2020

Cambridge-based, venture capital firm Atlas Ventures has raised $400 million to build breakthrough biotech startups in a highly oversubscribed Fund XII fundraise. “The importance of advancing innovations in biotechnology has rarely felt more critical,” said Bruce Booth, partner at Atlas Venture. “We continue to be humbled by the support of the LP community, whose partnership […]

Chapter Member Anniversaries: July 2020

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 7, 2020

Please congratulate the following members celebrating milestone anniversaries in July 2020. Their dedication to ISPE, the Boston Area Chapter and the industry is applauded! Over Twenty Years Michael A. Arnold, RPh, Pfizer Global Clinical Supplies Oliver W. Bausch, Bausch Advanced Tech. Dr. James V. Blackwell, PhD, MBA, The Windshire Group, LLC Richard V. Bodmer, Jr., […]

Welcome New Members June 2020!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 7, 2020

We would like to introduce the Members who joined ISPE in June 2020, 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 […]

Social Media, Marketing & Education Volunteers Wanted!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On July 6, 2020

Are you a creative at heart? Do you have a knack for social media? If so, the Communications Committee is a perfect for you! As a volunteer with the Communications Committee you play a key role in designing the Chapter’s outreach and marketing strategy! The Communications Committee is an ideal fit for volunteers with a […]

Women In Engineering Series Continues

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 29, 2020

The Chapter continues its celebration of International Women in Engineering, an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world. Read below to find out more about […]

Chapter Continues Celebration of Women In Engineering

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 26, 2020

International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world. For the remainder of June, you’ll be able to read about […]

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