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Susan Lindquist, accomplished and beloved scientist, has died at age 67 November 3, 2016 in Announcements

Susan Lee Lindquist, Ph.D., Member and former Director of Whitehead Institute, and one of the nation’s most lauded scientists, yesterday succumbed to cancer. Her nearly 40-year career was defined by intellectually courageous,... Read More

TTE Laboratories Joins MassBio’s Purchasing Consortium October 28, 2016 in Announcements

MassBio members can now save on pipette calibration services through a new partnership with TTE Laboratories announced today. By joining the already robust MassBio Purchasing Consortium, TTE has committed to offering MassBio... Read More

New Startups Debut at MassCONNECT Showcase October 17, 2016 in Announcements

Startup companies working to fight cancer, treat obesity, prevent HIV, improve drug delivery and advance precision medicine have been chosen for a new cycle of MassBio's MassCONNECT mentoring program, sponsored by Boehringer... Read More

MassBioEd Foundation to Host Champions for Biotechnology Awards Reception October 13, 2016 in Announcements

October 12, 2016 (CAMBRIDGE, MA) –To celebrate and recognize the outstanding advocacy for and support of biotechnology educational programs in the Bay State, the MassBioEd Foundation is hosting its inaugural Champions... Read More

AFR® Furniture Rental Joins MassBio’s Purchasing Consortium October 12, 2016 in Announcements,

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MassBio members can now save on commercial, residential, special event and trade show furniture rental through a new partnership with AFR® Furniture Rental, announced today. Read More

MassBio to Host 3rd Annual Patient Advocacy Summit September 23, 2016 in Announcements

MassBio will host the 3rd Annual Patient Advocacy Summit on Wednesday, September 28th at Novartis in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lisa Genova, the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Still Alice, Left Neglected,... Read More

FDA clears icometrix’ image quantification software to monitor neurological disorders September 14, 2016 in Announcements

After opening a subsidiary in the Boston area earlier this year, Belgian health tech company icometrix has obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their image quantification software,... Read More

Industry Snapshot: MA Drug Development Pipeline Grows by 10%, Candidates in Clinical Trials by 14% August 24, 2016 in Announcements,

The number of drug candidates in clinical trials from Massachusetts-headquartered companies increased by 14% from 2014, and the total number of drug candidates increased to 1,645, a 10% increase, according to an annual... Read More

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20 Executives Selected for Women in Bio’s First Boardroom Ready Class August 23, 2016 in Announcements,

Twenty accomplished female life sciences executives will comprise the first ever cohort of Women In Bio’s Boardroom Ready program, the organization announced today. The women will spend five days this fall at George Washington... Read More

test August 2, 2016 in Announcements