Archive for June 2023
FDA expert committee endorses Biogen Alzheimer’s drug for full approval
A committee of expert advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrator has endorsed an Alzheimer’s disease drug made by Biogen Inc. and partner Eisai for full approval. Read More
Read MoreTwo big Boston-area food festivals are back for first time since Covid
The last time that the Boston Pizza Festival and Taste of Somerville were held in-person was the summer of 2019. Read More
Read MoreKing Street seeks to build lab space for startups in Allston
The 90,000-square-foot project would go next to its larger Allston Labworks development. Read More
Read MoreDr. Ashish Jha, Biden’s covid czar, returns to lead Brown’s School of Public Health
After 14 months as White House pandemic response czar, Dr. Ashish K. Jha is returning to the School of Public Health at Brown University. Read More
Read MoreCraft distilleries are on the rise as spirits surpass beer in sales
Spirits surpassed beer in the U.S. beverage alcohol market for the first time in February, according to a spirits industry group, driven by a number of factors, such as consumers’ growing interest in high-end and super premium spirits, and the recovery of the hospitality industry. Read More
Read MoreBusiness of Pride: In the face of anti-transgender legislation, are corporations no longer so loud and proud?
The business community is struggling to find its voice in response to a wave of anti-transgender legislation. Read More
Read MoreLaw school applications return to normal after surge in 2021
Law schools across the country were overwhelmed with the amount of applications they received in 2021. But those college admissions offices weren’t crowded for long. Read More
Read MoreAs Mass. doubles down on life sciences workforce training, will companies take note?
For smaller biotechs, the ability to hire from job-training programs — and have those employees succeed in their roles — isn’t guaranteed. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Biotech company led by former Vertex exec raises $20M
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
Read MoreAtrius Health Equity Foundation announces first president, first grants
The Atrius Health Equity Foundation formed after the acquisition of Atrius Health by Optum. Read More
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