Chapter Leaders Attend Life Sciences Bill Signing

Posted by Brian Hagopian
On June 21, 2018

On Friday, June 15, Governor Charlie Baker Signed Bill H 4501 providing up to $623 million dollars to support Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem over the next five years – and the Boston Area Chapter was thrilled to be invited to attend. By approving the bill, the Commonwealth stepped up big time and showed its continued […]

WuXi Biologics Chooses Worcester for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 21, 2018

WuXi Biologics of Shanghai has announced that it plans to invest $60 million and hire approximately 150 employees to establish a state-of-the-art biologics clinical and commercial manufacturing facility in Worcester. The Worcester facility will be WuXi Biologics’ first overseas site in the U.S. WuXi Biologics is a leading global platform company providing end-to-end solutions for […]

Sage Announces Results of FDA Breakthrough Therapy Meeting

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 21, 2018

Sage Therapeutics has announced its expedited development plan for SAGE-217 following a Breakthrough Therapy meeting with the FDA. This development plan is intended to support a potential filing for approval of SAGE-217 in the U.S. for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and postpartum depression (PPD). “Sage is excited to receive feedback from the […]

Sun, Bruins & Live Auction at Spring Golf Tournament

Posted by Dan Kenny
On June 18, 2018

The ISPE Boston Area Chapter’s Social Committee hosted the Annual Spring Golf Outing at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, MA on May 14th. It was perfect, sunny weather for this sold-out event and ISPE Chapter members and guests enjoyed an invigorating day of golf. The course was in amazing shape and the Ledgemont Country Club […]

Explore Medical Device Advances at MDG Conference June 25

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 14, 2018

Join the Medical Development Group (MDG) for their June 25th program where presenters will provide overviews on how medical devices are contributing to many of the most important medical technology advances now changing health care. Medical devices are an innovative, essential, and rapidly evolving component of healthcare technology and delivery. This meeting will provide an […]

Student Development Committee Needs Your Help to Reach the Next Level

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 14, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that George West from Albireo Energy will be joining the Student Development Committee. George will be phasing into the committee leadership role over the next 6-12 months as Brian Hagopian and Paige Kane phase into “less active but still involved” roles with the committee. George brings a wealth of management […]

Take Beer Making into Your Own Hands at Barleycorn’s Craft Beers

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 12, 2018

There’s on old saying: “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, Tom Wilber, co-owner at Barleycorn’s Craft Brew is taking that to heart. Tom left the world of finance to take over Barleycorn’s, a craft brew facility in Natick, MA where people come together to brew their own […]

BIO Presents Henri A. Termeer Biotechnology Visionary Award

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 7, 2018

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has announced the establishment of the Henri A. Termeer Biotechnology Visionary Award – created in honor of the late Genzyme CEO who was instrumental in transforming Boston into a thriving hub of life science research, development and innovation. The award was presented yesterday in Boston at the 2018 BIO International Convention to Dr. Sue […]

NIH Partners with Biopharma to Advance Cancer Immunotherapy

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 7, 2018

In October 2017, the NIH and 11 leading biopharmaceutical companies launched PACT (the Partnership for Accelerating Cancer Therapies), a five-year public-private research collaboration totaling $215 million as part of the Cancer Moonshot. PACT will initially focus on efforts to identify, develop and validate robust biomarkers — standardized biological markers of disease and treatment response — […]

BIO Names Charlie Baker “Governor of the Year”

Posted by ISPE Boston
On June 7, 2018

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has presented Governor Charlie Baker with its 2018 Governor of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strengthening the bioscience industry within Massachusetts. Governor Baker received the award in conjunction with the 2018 BIO International Convention being held in Boston this week. “The Commonwealth’s life sciences sector is successful […]

Page 97 of 118«‹95 969798 99 ›»