Archive for September 2022
FDA advisors give thumbs-up to ALS drug — with major caveat
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. is likely to see its first U.S. drug approval following an unusual second meeting of expert advisors to the Food and Drug Administration. But even once it is approved, the FDA left open the option to pull the drug from the market if it fails in a confirmatory study. Read More
Read MoreNew Reebok head went from intern to CEO
Reebok’s parent company has promoted a longtime executive of the footwear company—and a one-time intern —as its new chief executive. Read More
Read MoreHarvard launches new program for ‘tough tech’ startups
This new accelerator will help Harvard faculty and students turn their research into startups. Read More
Read MoreBoston University president to retire after 17 years
Boston University President Robert A. Brown has overseen dramatic growth at the school, including a larger and more-diverse student body. Read More
Read MoreMicro-display firm Kopin becomes latest publicly traded Bay State company to appoint new CEO
Westborough-based Kopin Corp. is the latest publicly traded Bay State company to appoint a new chief executive. Read More
Read MoreDunkin’ Donuts Center gets a new corporate naming sponsor
Providence’s "The Dunk" will no longer run on Dunkin after finding a new corporate naming sponsor. Read More
Read MoreGoogle CEO wants company to be 20% more efficient, hints at cuts
Google said earlier this year it would invest more than $75 million locally. Now, the Google CEO wants the company to be 20% more efficient and is hinting at cuts. Read More
Read MoreBoston Globe editor Brian McGrory to step down this year
McGrory told the media company’s staff in a memo on Wednesday that he plans to step down by the end of this year. Read More
Read MoreKim Kardashian launches private equity firm based in Boston and Los Angeles
The firm will invest in high-growth, market-leading consumer and media companies and will operate out of Boston and Los Angeles. Read More
Read MoreFidelity study: parents say college savings top priority despite inflation, market concerns
Eighty-one percent of parents say college is still worth the cost, the Fidelity study showed. Read More
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