Archive for September 2022
ARPA-H: High-risk, high-reward health research is the mandate of new, billion-dollar US agency
If ARPA-H wants to achieve the success of its predecessor, it will need to operate differently from NIH and NSF, writes Tong Sun, assistant dean of translational health sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Read More
Read MoreBed Bath & Beyond to close three Mass. stores
Approximately 150 total namesake stores will be shuttered as the company attempts a turnaround. Read More
Read MoreFDA approves second gene therapy from bluebird bio
Somerville gene therapy firm bluebird bio Inc. has netted a second key win from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More
Read MoreTax refund checks totaling almost $3B will hit bank accounts starting in November
The refunds stem from nearly $3 billion in excess tax revenues collected in FY 2022. Read More
Read MoreJudge confirms $2B judgment against Pegasystems in Appian case; Pega plans appeal
A Virginia state court confirmed the eye-popping $2 billion verdict against Pegasystems Inc., which the Cambridge-based software maker plans to appeal in a court battle with rival Appian that could potentially last years. Read More
Read MoreJudge confirms $2B judgement against Pegasystems in Appian case; Pega plans appeal
A Virginia state court confirmed the eye-popping $2 billion verdict against Pegasystems Inc., which the Cambridge-based software maker plans to appeal in a court battle with rival Appian that could potentially last years. Read More
Read MoreTufts Medical Center awarded prestigious recognition in nursing excellence
Less than 10% of United States health care groups have achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Read More
Read MoreCheck out the photos and audio diaries from Boston TechJam 2022
Check out our photo gallery from Boston TechJam 2022 and listen to representatives from local companies answer questions about their experience at the block-party style event. Read More
Read MoreBoston Consulting Group plans to acquire sustainability consultancy Quantis
The major Boston consulting firm plans to acquire Quantis, a sustainability-focused consultancy. Read More
Read MoreThe National Beat: An EV startup’s grand plans come with hurdles
In this week’s National Beat, we detail an electric vehicle startup’s big swing, furniture for rabbits, and more startups to watch Read More
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