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Look Who's Coming to the MassBio Investors Forum

September 24, 2009 — LOOK WHO'S COMING TO THE MassBio INVESTORS FORUM Don't miss this opportunity to meet colleagues, strategic partners, potential investors... Register today and use our partnering software to request one-on-one meetings! For a…
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Welcome to the new MassBio!

September 24, 2009 — Welcome to the new MassBio! You'll notice something different about us today-we've unveiled our new name, logo and website as  part of an organization-wide rebranding and repositioning initiative. We are confident our new name…
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SourceOne announced as new energy services provider through MBC Purchasing Consortium

September 8, 2009 — The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council today announced its collaboration with energy services provider SourceOne, Inc. (DE). SourceOne was chosen as a Primary Supplier in the MBC Purchasing Consortium to provide MBC member companies…
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MassBio Investors Forum keynoter G. Steven Burrill makes predictions for industry

August 17, 2009 — In preparation for the MassBio Investors Forum, we set out to ask G. Steven Burrill for his thoughts on the state of the industry, healthcare reform and profitability of biotechnology. Q: If you had 30 seconds to advise a biotechnology entrepreneur looking to…
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Pathway to biosimilars is critical to industry, MBC tells NECN

July 30, 2009 — MBC President & CEO Robert K. Coughlin and Timothy Hunt, Vice President of Public Affairs at Biogen Idec spoke with New England Cable News about the importance of a safe and effective pathway to biosimilars.
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Second Round of BioReady(TM) Community Ratings Announced

July 14, 2009 — Seven more Massachusetts communities are BioReady(TM) under a ratings system rolled out this year by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC) and MassEcon. The system-- which ranks communities that meet levels of criteria as bronze,…
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MBC President asks Congress to Protect Innovation in Biosimilars Legislation

July 8, 2009 — MBC President & CEO Robert K. Coughlin asked Congressional leaders to support biosimilars legislation that protects patient safety and secures adequate incentives for innovation, in a piece in Mass High Tech today. Biotech council: Biologics,…
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New sales & marketing regulations take effect

July 1, 2009 — Massachusetts' new sales & marketing regulations took effect, July 1, 2009. Under the regulations, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Manufacturing Companies (PMDMCs) must track and report expenditures related to sales &…
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MBC Announces Its Collaboration with Indigo

June 30, 2009 — The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council today announced its collaboration with Indigo Insurance Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Indigo was chosen as a Primary Supplier in the MBC…
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The June Edition of MBC News is Out!

June 25, 2009 — Q&A with Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center You've been on board with the MLSC for about a year now. Has your understanding of your role and the role of the MLSC changed…
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