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MassBio Honored with NORD’s Power of Partnership Award

May 8, 2012 — Award recognizes collaboration, commitment to the rare disease patient community May 8, 2012 (CAMBRIDGE, MA) – The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) and Blair Van Brunt of the Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation will…
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BioPharm America™ 2012 capitalizes on thriving life science players in Boston

April 23, 2012 — Carlsbad, CA and Boston, MA – April 23, 2012: EBD Group, the leading partnering firm for the life science industry, will hold the fifth annual BioPharm America™ September 19–21, 2012 in Boston, MA, at the Westin Boston Waterfront in collaboration…
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BIO 2012 Massachusetts Pavillion Patient Profiles

April 12, 2012 — Patients are the reason we in the biotechnology industry do what we do, and that’s why we’llshowcase patients in the Massachusetts Pavilion at the 2012 BIO International Convention.Learn more about these patients and others on the show floor…
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New Therapy Helps Patients Soar to New Heights

April 12, 2012 — Energetic and bright-eyed, 12-year-old Jonathon Connolly dreams of becoming a wrestler or firefighter one day. Yet, a debilitating, rare skin disorder makes it impossible for Connolly to even step foot in the ocean, much less a burning building. Connolly…
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BioPharm America 2012

April 12, 2012 — In collaboration with EBD Group, MassBio will be bringing one of North America’s largest and most productive partnering and deal-making events back to Boston this fall. BioPharm America™ – which last year attracted nearly 600 participating…
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By Popular Demand: New Professional Development Courses Aim to Meet Industry Needs

April 12, 2012 — Based on industry demand, MassBioEd has added three new professional development courses to its roster: Managing Clinical Trials, Drug Development for the Non-Scientist, and Investigations & CAPA. The courses are open to anyone seeking to…
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10 reasons to attend the BIO International Convention

April 12, 2012 — 1. Ability to connect efficiently Meet with 4,000+ participating companies including 1,700 exhibiting companies 2. Gain new perspectives from thought leaders Keynotes, Super Sessions, and 125+ breakout sessions 3. Explore solutions and meet…
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MassBio Plans Pre-BIO 2012 Convention Events for International Visitors and Local Organizations

April 12, 2012 — Massachusetts is rolling out the red carpet for our international visitors! Working hand-in-hand with member organizations and government partners, we are planning two events in the days leading up to the convention to make connections between foreign…
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Vertex CEO, Norton High Honored With Innovative Awards

April 12, 2012 — From the budding young students in one of the Commonwealth’s high school science labs to an industry giant with more than two decades of groundbreaking and risk-taking leadership, innovation spans all ages and experience levels. To highlight the…
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Biotech Focuses on Future of Field, Next Generation

April 12, 2012 — “I have a great sense of optimism towards where this field is going, and Massachusetts will be critical player in the success stories to come,” said Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to a crowd of more than 450…
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