Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Candidate Gets FDA Review Extension

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 11, 2021

Biogen and Eisai have announced that the FDA has extended the review period by three months for the Biologics License Application (BLA) for aducanumab, an investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The new action date is June 7, 2021. If approved, aducanumab would be the first treatment to meaningfully change the course of the disease for […]

Thermo Fisher to Acquire Rapid PCR-Based Test For COVID-19

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 11, 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced plans to acquire Mesa Biotech, a privately held molecular diagnostic company, for approximately $450 million in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will pay up to an additional $100 million in cash upon the completion of certain milestones following the close of the transaction which is expected to take place in Q1 2021. […]

Chapter Member Anniversaries: February 2021

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 8, 2021

Please congratulate the following members celebrating milestone anniversaries in February 2021. Their dedication to ISPE, the Boston Area Chapter and the industry is applauded! Over Twenty Years John P. Alleruzzo, Kenneth A. Bradley, Pfizer Inc James M. Crotty, MSFM, Takeda Dr. Eric S. Good, ProPharma Group Michael D. Matton, New England Sales Inc Dr. Richard […]

Welcome New Members January 2021!

Posted by ISPE Boston
On February 8, 2021

We would like to introduce the Members who joined ISPE in January 2021, welcome them to the Chapter and encourage them (and all of our members) to take advantage of the many professional development, networking and information resources available through ISPE. Fellow ISPE members are a terrific resource for help with everyday professional challenges. And […]

Single Use Technologies Webinar Kicks Off the New Year

Posted by Caren Jenkins
On February 4, 2021

The Boston Area Chapter hosted the first educational program of 2021 on January 21 – a webinar on Single Use Technology presented by Process Engineer Alejandro Kaiser moderated by Educational Program Committee Co-Chair Aaron Hubbell. Alejandro is a dynamic speaker able to take complex subjects considered “a bit dry” and transform them into engaging, informative […]

How the Ethnocultural Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Came to Be

Posted by Eric Felz
On January 27, 2021

Let’s be honest. Conversations about racial diversity, equity and inclusion are tough. Lots of times, they are challenging and uncomfortable. However, over the last several years, the need for these conversations has become increasingly evident. Particularly, over the past year, I have seen a great deal of tension around racial inequality with demonstrations and protests, some peaceful, focusing on the collaboration […]

Somerville Welcomes New Life Sciences Complex to Assembly Square

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 22, 2021

BioMed Realty, a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, has announced the acquisition of an existing 162,000 square foot office building and adjacent 7.5 acre site at Assembly Square in Somerville. The Assembly Square campus will be developed in phases and represents a total of 1.3 million square […]

Fujifilm Biotech Arm Ups Investment in Boston Area

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 22, 2021

Fujifilm Corporation and The Massachusetts Center for Advanced Biological Innovation and Manufacturing (CABIM) have secured 76M in financing and signed a lease for a 40,000 square-foot site in Watertown at The Arsenal on the Charles. The Center will advance research and development in cell and gene therapy, gene editing, immunotherapy, and biotechnology. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, […]

Four Local Biotechs Attract Investor Funding

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 21, 2021

Echoing a nationwide trend, local life sciences companies continue to attract record funding as investors respond to the industry’s recent pandemic-fueled successes and heightened visibility: Since launching a year ago, Cambridge-based EQRx has raised approximately $750M including a recent $500M Series B financing to advance its mission of bringing new medicines to patients and healthcare […]

Announcing New Chapter Membership Promotion

Posted by ISPE Boston
On January 20, 2021

New Year, Time to Renew or Join! Let’s kick this year off by showing our appreciation for your continued support. As we look ahead to what we hope will be better times for all of us, we want to continue to encourage you to join ISPE Boston. Therefore, we are excited to start 2021 with […]

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