Archive for May 2023
Mass General Brigham to expand into United Arab Emirates
The goal of the project is to create a “healthcare ecosystem of the future,” according to the UAE-based company partnering on the project. Read More
Read MoreDechert lays off 5% of its workforce, citing decline in demand
The firm had 1,896 total employees spread across 22 offices worldwide at the end of 2022, according to AmLaw 100 data. Read More
Read MoreButcherBox co-founder has a new nonprofit venture
Mike Filbey recently launched Pepper to streamline the process for donating to impactful charities and make giving more accessible for everyday people. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Summer jobs are an investment worth making this year
The BBJ’s editorial encourages employers to think of summer jobs not just as filling an immediate need, but also as a long-term investment in the local community — one that will pay off for years to come. Read More
Read MoreHow Tufts’ Fletcher School helps the world make sense of itself
Tufts University’s global affairs program has found a central place in dialogue about major international conflicts, especially war in Ukraine. Read More
Read MoreAkamai laid off up to 290 workers worldwide in Q1
The company hopes to concentrate investments and resources in the highest growth areas of the business, according to a spokesperson. Read More
Read MoreFour months after layoffs, Definitive Healthcare reports 18% hike in revenue
The second-largest healthtech company in Massachusetts provides commercial intelligence to companies looking to sell into the healthcare industry. Read More
Read MoreHarpoon, DraftKings team up for a limited-edition beer
Harpoon Brewery and DraftKings are combining brands for a limited-edition version of Harpoon’s light beer that’s timed with the Celtics’ playoff run and the start of mobile sports betting in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreHere’s PerkinElmer’s new, post-split name for its life sciences business
Nine months after announcing it would split into two, the Waltham life sciences giant has revealed the new name for its pharma services and diagnostics business. Read More
Read MoreBoston PE firm pays Baxter $4.25B for biomanufacturing business
Baxter International, the Illinois life sciences company that gave rise to a generation of biotech leaders, is selling its biomanufacturing business to a Boston private equity firm for $4.25 billion. Read More
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