Archive for June 2023
Mass. flexes biotech strength in pursuit of federal research agency
Leaders in the private and public sectors are making a push for Massachusetts to play host to a hub of a new, biomedical research-focused federal agency. Read More
Read MoreLong-term optimism, but short-term worry among Mass. biotech VCs
The Inflation Reduction Act, intended to expand access to healthcare and rein in climate change, is the latest lightning rod in drug-pricing policy. Biotech investors and executives point to potential unintentional consequences. Read More
Read MoreHines breaks ground on last-mile industrial site near Logan
The project is the first industrial development for the Texas-based real estate giant in Greater Boston. Read More
Read MoreDid Robert Downey Jr. just invest $22M in this consumer security startup?
Earlier this year, the Boston-based consumer security startup announced that the Iron Man actor has joined its board and made an undisclosed investment. Read More
Read MoreMedicare will cover Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug if approved in full next month
The agency responsible for deciding what Medicare covers has announced that a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs will be eligible for broader coverage if they get full FDA approval. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how much Boston’s life sciences industry has grown since 2018
A lot has changed in just the last five years since the annual BIO Convention was last held in Boston. The number of life sciences jobs in the state has grown 52%, for one. Here are some key stats. Read More
Read MoreBig Pharma keeps on coming to Boston: ‘That’s where the action is’
The stampede of drugmakers into the Boston and Cambridge area hasn’t abated in recent years, with Bayer, Sanofi and Eli Lilly all continuing to invest locally. Read More
Read MoreGeorgetown Cupcake closes its doors after Back Bay lease ends
The Georgetown Cupcake located in Back Bay has closed its doors, as confirmed by a company voicemail message and the deletion of the Boston location from the company’s website. Read More
Read MoreBoston Business Journal honors LGBT trailblazers and corporate allies
he Boston Business Journal held its seventh annual Business of Pride event Wednesday night at Boston Chops in the South End. There, we honored four LGBT Corporate Ally Award winners for their longstanding commitment to the Greater Boston community, as well as our 2023 LGBT Trailblazer Award winners. See photos of the event above and…
Read MoreBehind the Deal: Why Wishroute CEO pursued M&A and how she landed a deal
After eight months and more than sixty pitch sessions later, Wishroute has announced its acquisition. CEO Jessica Lynch told BostInno how she made it happen. Read More
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