Magenta Therapeutics Adds $50 Million for Stem Cell Development

Posted by Janet Tice
On May 11, 2017

Cambridge-based Magenta Therapeutics, a biotech company developing therapies to improve and expand the use of curative stem cell transplantation, has announced completion of a $50 million Series B financing; in-licensing of a clinical-stage program from Novartis to support the use of stem cell transplantation in a variety of disease settings; and a strategic partnership with […]

Posted by Janet Tice
On May 11, 2017

At the end of April, Biogen reported first quarter 2017 financial results, including worldwide revenues of $47 million for Spinraza, a drug approved by the FDA in December 2016 for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). “I am very pleased with the results of the first quarter. We saw continued stability in our MS business, […]

Student Poster Contest Winners Earn $500 and Free Trip to ISPE Annual Meeting!

Posted by Brian Hagopian
On May 11, 2017

The Chapter held its annual Student Poster Contest at WPI on April 13th in conjunction with the Chapter’s monthly educational program on single use technologies. Students set up their posters in WPI’s pilot manufacturing facility where they had the opportunity to see state-of-the-art equipment in operation while meeting and networking with over 50 ISPE professionals. […]

Survey Results Prove Product Show’s Success

Posted by H. Steven Kennedy
On May 9, 2017

Anyone who attended the 2016 Product Show knows it was another home run for the Chapter. But that’s not enough for the Product Show Committee. In order to ensure that we continue to deliver the best possible Show for exhibitors and attendees, the committee surveyed both groups and the overall results confirmed that the Show […]

Chapter’s Anniversary Gala Celebrates 25 Years of Success

Posted by John Spohn
On May 4, 2017

It was THRILLING to host the Boston Area Chapter 25th Anniversary Gala. When we decide to go big, we go BIG! The gussied-up crowd, the glittering venue, fine dining and live music were the appropriate frame to recognize the founders and the positive force the Chapter has become. The event, sold out several weeks in […]

Posted by ispeblog
On May 2, 2017

The ISPE Boston Area Chapter and the PDA New England Chapter are joining forces to present “Validation: The Bridge Between Engineering & Quality Assurance” on May 17. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to exchange ideas with an expanded industry cross section and hear from industry experts Sylvan Poeckh and Paul Stanovich on “The Role and […]

Sanofi and Lonza Partner to Build Biologics Production Facility in Switzerland

Posted by jwillard
On April 28, 2017

Lonza has announced that they will partner with Sanofi to build and operate a large-scale mammalian cell culture facility for monoclonal antibody production in Visp, Switzerland. The initial investment will be around CHF 290 million (€ 270 million), to be split equally between the companies. The initial phase of the facility will commence construction in […]

Posted by Janet Tice
On April 28, 2017

Biogen has announced an agreement to exclusively license an experimental medicine with potential to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The drug, known as BMS-986168, is an antibody targeting extracellular tau, the protein that forms the deposits, or tangles, in the brain associated with AD and other neurodegenerative tauopathies […]

Free Bioengineering Symposium at UNH on May 10

Posted by ispeblog
On April 27, 2017

The 2017 University of New Hampshire Bioengineering Symposium on Wednesday, May 10 is a full-day event featuring several talks by invited speakers in key areas that are at the forefront of cutting-edge research worldwide and broadly represent the field of bioengineering. Topics include: Engineering Total Joint Replacements; In Vitro Models of Tissue Morphogenesis and Disease […]

YPs Dish Up Good Conversation, Great Beer and Networking Bingo at Meadhall

Posted by Brian Kennedy
On April 26, 2017

The Young Professionals Spring Networking Event on April 6th at Meadhall in Cambridge was a big hit. This was the YPs first time holding an event at the popular Kendall Square bar and 37 young (and seasoned) professionals from a variety of local companies braved the torrential rain to enjoy Meadhall’s exquisite cuisine and wide […]

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