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MassBio Launches New Blog: MassBioHQ

March 1, 2012 — MassBio is pleased to announce the launch of our new blog, MassBioHQ! MassBioHQ is our blogspace for dynamic dialogue with the life science community. We hope to foster conversation among those in the industry and keep you up to date on…
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Patients, Advocates, Researchers & Legislators Gather to Mark Rare Disease Day in Massachusetts

February 29, 2012 — February 29, 2012 (Boston, MA) — More than a hundred patient advocates, biotechnology industry stakeholders and legislators gathered to mark the fourth annual Rare Disease Day at the Massachusetts State House today. The last day of February has…
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MassBio's Peter Abair discusses growth in the cluster with US Building Digest

February 16, 2012 — Watch MassBio's Director of Economic Development & Global Affairs, Peter Abair, discuss growth in the Massachusetts Biotech cluster with the US Building Digest in this two-part video! Click here for part 1 Click here for part 2
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MassBio Purchasing Consortium Augments Four Major Agreements

February 16, 2012 — Fisher Scientific, Airgas, Linde, & Alert will expand & enhance services for MassBio members MassBio is pleased to announce that four of our primary suppliers will add even more value for our members as we renew agreements in 2012. Fisher…
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Policy Update: FDA Releases Three Draft Guidances on Biosimilars

February 9, 2012 — The FDA just released three draft guidances on biosimilars, as well as a Fact Sheet and Q and A document. Read BIO's press release: Release of FDA Guidance for Biosimilars Pathway Marks Important Step Forward, Says BIO and visit the FDA…
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STEM Update from the White House: Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with STEM Degrees

February 7, 2012 — On Tuesday, February 7 at 3 pm ET the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released its report entitled “Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology,…
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Four New Entrepreneurs Selected for MassCONNECT Mentoring

February 7, 2012 — Clark & Elbing LLP sponsor latest MassBio cycle to spur commercialization & company creationFebruary 7, 2012 (CAMBRIDGE, MA) — Entrepreneurs developing nanoparticle insulin envisioned as Insulin Chewing Gum, soft tissue regenerative…
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NUCLEA BIOTECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES $3.4 MILLION IN CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

February 2, 2012 — Pittsfield, MA – Nuclea Biotechnologies, Inc. today announced that the Company has closed on an additional $3.4 million in funding and committed financing.  The financing includes $1.4 million in additional cash and $2.0 million in future commitments…
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Annual Policy Breakfast Makes Headlines on Healthcare Reform

January 30, 2012 — MassBio garnered headlines last week as discussion at the annual Policy Leadership Breakfast centered on one of state government’s hottest topics— the rising costs of healthcare, and how government intends to get involved.   More than 250…
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What has made Massachusetts a better place for biotech? Make your nomination by 5 PM on Feb. 24th!

January 24, 2012 — This year, in order to recognize companies working to shape Massachusetts as the ideal setting for life sciences companies, the Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) at MassBio has established the Leading Edge Award. This award will…
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