Archive for March 2024
Lahey launches heart disease program aimed at South Asian population
South Asians are four time mores likely to develop heart disease than the general population, and are more likely to have and die from Type 2 diabetes. Read More
Read MoreLaurie Halloran, longtime life sciences leader, dies at 63
Halloran was a life sciences consultant for decades who helped biotech startups navigate the challenges of early-stage growth while and who participated in the region’s biotech community through board work and volunteerism. Read More
Read MoreGen Z is leading the charge on an emerging vacation trend. Here’s what’s changing.
Vacation is changing in the post-pandemic era, and the youngest workers are leading the way. Here’s how Gen Z is changing PTO and why the trend is likely to stick around. Read More
Read MoreJim Koch looks back on 40 years of Sam Adams
Jim Koch says he only wants to look forward, and not backwards. But the company he founded, the brewer of Samuel Adams beer, is marking its 40th anniversary, and so Koch is being asked about the past so much that he has little choice. Read More
Read MoreHealey’s economic development bill will funnel millions to tech, AI
Millions in capital authorizations are intended to support new initiatives across AI, advanced manufacturing, climatetech, and business development. Read More
Read MoreHealey rolls out full $3.6B jobs bill, including tax breaks
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled her full $3.55B economic development vision after previewing key elements of the bill earlier this week. Read More
Read MoreCambridge precision medicine startup brings in $145M
FogPharma brought in new investors including RA Capital Management, General Catalyst and former chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky. Read More
Read MoreEverbridge’s price to go private now $1.8B after alternative bid
The Burlington-based critical event management firm received a counterproposal after the original $1.5 billion deal with Thoma Bravo was announced in February. Read More
Read MoreBoston-area tech M&A in February included Draftkings, Ginkgo, Drift
Check out the merger and acquisition activity in the Boston tech and life sciences scenes BostInno and the Boston Business Journal reported on in February. Read More
Read MoreSteward appoints new president to oversee Mass. hospitals
Steward has appointed its Chief Medical Officer Dr. Octavio Diaz to oversee the Massachusetts region as the for-profit health system faces a financial crisis. Read More
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