Posts by ericg
Six startups combine into one dermatology biotech based in Boston and Geneva
A European biotech investor is combining six startups and supercharging their work with a $100 million investment to create new dermatology treatments. The resulting company, called Alys Pharmaceuticals Inc., is based in Boston and Geneva. Read More
Read MoreMass General Brigham doctors return to Steward’s Holy Family hospital
The state’s biggest health system pulled its doctors out of Steward’s Holy Family hospitals in Methuen and Haverhill in January, citing concerns about safety stemming from Steward’s financial troubles. Read More
Read MoreLyra Therapeutics invests in Mass. manufacturing with new HQ
The company is moving its headquarters ahead of the release of late-stage trial results for its product to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. Read More
Read MoreMGB institute is accelerating the research-to-trial process for these six projects
A year in, the institute is seeing success in its goal of shortening the timeline from research project to patients care. Read More
Read MoreSold-out MIT Sloan sports analytics conference stays true to its mission
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC) continues to innovate and drive change in sports analytics, and this year’s event is expected to deliver an event more wide-ranging and relevant than ever, organizers say. Read More
Read MoreRestaurant group ‘absolutely’ opposes end of minimum tipped wage in Mass.
The head of the state’s group that represents restaurants said a new push to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers over the next few years would ultimately decrease wages for those workers. Read More
Read MoreAfter last year’s lackluster M&A activity, here’s why experts are bullish for 2024
While 2023 wasn’t a banner year for mergers and acquisitions, there were still some game-changing deals. Here’s a look at the biggest deals of the year — and why 2024 could be very different. Read More
Read MorePay transparency could expand to millions of workers under proposed rule
The federal government is wading into pay transparency by proposing new rules for federal contractors and subcontractors. Read More
Read MoreTop House leaders rule out Steward bailout
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz sounded dubious as they discussed the bridge funding deal touted by a Steward executive to stave off hospital closures. Read More
Read MoreSynlogic cuts most workers after halting rare disease drug trial
The 10-year-old Cambridge biotech is saying good-bye to its chief executive and the vast majority of its staff after halting a Phase 3 trial that it said was unlikely to succeed. Read More
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