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Savings Spotlight: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

December 14, 2011 — Saving members more than $35 million each year, MassBio’s Purchasing Consortium was designed to negotiate competitive discounts and high levels of customer service across a comprehensive spectrum of primary suppliers. Ironwood…
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Members save with partnership on lab instrument maintenance and qualifications

December 14, 2011 — Overbrook Support Services has joined the MassBio Purchasing Consortium as a primary supplier for analytical instrumentation maintenance. A Boston-based company, Overbrook is an independent, innovative and integrated full-service maintenance…
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MassBio Education Foundation offers SNEAK PEEK of Courses for 2012!

December 9, 2011 — Beginning early 2012 MassBioEd will be featuring brand new courses in drug discovery, clinical trials and technical writing on top of the popular sessions we host on a regular basis. The courses, added in response to the need for more in-depth training…
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MassBio Goes Mobile

November 30, 2011 — New iPhone app, mobile website allow biotech stakeholders to connect MassBio has launched its new iPhone app and mobile website, which allows stakeholders to view the latest industry news, browse and register for upcoming events, and search job…
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MassBio Announces Partnership with Life Sciences Health

November 28, 2011 — The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council today announced a partnership with Life Sciences Health (LSH), the national cluster organization of the Dutch life sciences and health sector. The partnership, part of MassBio’s Global Gateways initiative, aims…
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Four Massachusetts Communities Are BioReady™

November 28, 2011 — Woburn, Shrewsbury, Westminster & Arlington rated ready for biotech November 28, 2011 (Cambridge, MA)— Four more Massachusetts communities have received BioReady™ ratings, signifying their readiness to work with biotechnology…
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Sens. Brown, Kerry ask for MA Patent Office

November 18, 2011 — Yesterday Senators Scott Brown and John Kerry sent a letter to U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Director (USPTO) David Kappos. The recently passed patent reform bill requires USPTO to establish three satellite offices throughout the U.S. to carry out its…
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Hiring and Supporting Massachusetts Veterans Throughout the Year

November 15, 2011 — By Timothy P. Murray, Lieutenant Governor Massachusetts leads the nation in providing services for veterans and military families thanks to the strong commitment of our taxpayers, policy makers and advocates.  During the month of November attention…
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Local students explore Biotech Futures

November 9, 2011 — Hands-on career event connects students with biotech, life sciences, STEM careers November 9, 2011 — Today, over 240 Massachusetts high school students and teachers participated in Biotech Futures, a full-day career exploration event featuring…
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PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE VETERANS' SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT

November 3, 2011 — Plan includes new business partnerships designed to boost employment opportunities for returning vets. BOSTON – Wednesday, November 2, 2011 – Governor Deval Patrick today declared November 2011 as “Hire a Veteran Month” and…
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