News from the life sciences and technology sectors north of Boston |
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Associated Press reports today on new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America finding that 25 percent of Americans have consulted an AI tool or chatbot for health information or guidance, primarily to complement their medical care. More than half of recent users say they rely on AI because they prefer to do their own research before or after visiting a doctor. According to the Gallup survey, roughly 70 percent of U.S. adults who used AI for health research in the past month did so to get quick answers, gather additional information, or satisfy curiosity. Read more. |
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Terrestrial Bio's executive team (L-R): Livio Valenti, Lynda Tussey, Rachel Sha, and Kathryn Kosuda |
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Vaxess Technologies has rebranded as Terrestrial Bio, raising $50 million in Series C funding as it pivots from vaccines to delivering GLP-1 therapies like semaglutide via microneedle skin patches. The company has expanded its operations at Cummings Park in Woburn. CEO Rachel Sha told Endpoints News, "The explosive growth of the GLP-1 market really created a lot of interest and enthusiasm on our side, and an opportunity to actually impact patient health, population health, in a different way, arguably perhaps even in a bigger way, than vaccines." |
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Yesterday, Sunflower Therapeutics (200 Boston Avenue, Medford) announced a major milestone in its collaboration with BioTesserae, supporting a successful first-in-dog study of BTC-001, a novel antibody therapy for canine cancer. The therapy was shown to be well tolerated, marking an important step forward in veterinary immunotherapy for canine cancer. Sunflower’s yeast-based, manufacturability-by-design platform enabled production and qualification of the bulk drug substance used in the safety study. Read more. |
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Tiba Biotech (78 Olympia Avenue, Woburn) announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with The Pirbright Institute's Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing to accelerate the development of next-generation RNA vaccines targeting high-impact livestock diseases.
The project is supported by funding from the Gates Foundation as well as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. It will leverage Tiba's proprietary RNABL™ delivery platform with Pirbright's world-class expertise in livestock virology in a shared mission to improve global animal health and food security. |
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Hamilton Thorne (100 Cummings Center) is now part of Nexpring Health, a global MedTech company dedicated to Assisted Reproductive Technology. The move unites the trusted expertise of Cook Reproductive Health, Hamilton Thorne, Planer, IVFtech, Gynemed, Gynétics, Microptic, TekEvent, and Embryotech. This integrated offering establishes Nexpring Health as a trusted partner to embryologists and reproductive medicine practitioners. |
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Gentuity (142 North Road, Sudbury), a medical technology company specializing in next-generation intravascular imaging devices, will partner with GE HealthCare to increase the availability of Gentuity's High-Frequency OCT Imaging System (HF-OCT) and Vis-Rx® PRIME Micro-Imaging Catheter. Together, Gentuity and GE HealthCare share a goal of advancing patient care by providing tools - including the HF-OCT - designed to enable more precise planning and treatment for percutaneous coronary interventions. Read more. |
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Hosted by Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, the 2026 Education & Workforce Development Conference will focus on the importance of collaboration in building a resilient life sciences workforce as the industry continues to face uncertainty through cycles of rapid growth and contraction. The conference will provide a forum to explore how education providers, workforce training organizations, industry partners, public officials, and funders can work together in a more proactive and coordinated way to prepare for future downturns. Thursday, April 16, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Cruiseport Gloucester. Register. |
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North Shore Technology Council and InnoVenture Labs invite women and others in technical careers to their next Casual Conversations with Women in the Sciences event. Guest speaker Dr. Antonella Cucchetti, senior director at Applied Materials, will share her nearly three decades of experience leading innovation in the semiconductor industry. This informal networking session is open to all. Tuesday, April 28, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, InnoVenture Labs, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 451, Beverly. Register. |
Greentown Labs will kick off the inaugural Boston Climate Week with a two-day celebration at its Somerville incubator. Join climatetech entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers for programming that spans energy systems, resilience, climate and AI, food systems, and manufacturing. Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 - 7, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Greentown Boston, Somerville. Learn more. |
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Join MassBio for 2026 R&D Reimagined – Advanced Modalities, a forum designed exclusively for biotech and pharma R&D leadership. This immersive program will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and solution providers working to advance cell and gene therapies, RNA-based therapeutics, protein and peptide engineering, and other next-generation platforms. Monday, May 11, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, MassBioHub, 700 Technology Square, Cambridge. Register. |
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Mass Innovation Network will host Meet Your Startup Support System: MassCEC, a free virtual event spotlighting how the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center supports founders in the Commonwealth through its many programs, grants, and initiatives. Learn how MassCEC is working to fuel a global hub for the climatech industry, support startups and founders, train the existing and future workforce, and attract capital. Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, webinar. Register. |
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Join North Shore Technology Council, in association with MassAutonomy and MassDOT Aeronautics Division, for The Future of Flight. This interactive half-day conference will highlight technologies driving the next era of aviation. Explore real-world applications of small uncrewed aircraft systems, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and Advanced Air Mobility innovations, and see drone technology from Censys, DJI, and Skydio. Wednesday, May 21, 12:30 - 6:00 PM, Beverly Airport. Register. |
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216 Cummings Park, Woburn
First Floor Lab and Office - 5,328 SF |
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For life science and cleantech companies ready to scale out of an incubator, this 5,000 SF move-in-ready lab offers space and flexibility – at a fraction of the cost of leasing in Boston or Cambridge. Located at the center of a well-established science and tech community, the space offers easy access from I-95 and I-93, a wide array of nearby amenities, and proximity to a thriving network of industry peers. |
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Suite features include:
- Lab, flex, and office space
- Executive mezzanine office
- Break room
- Tailgate loading and overhead door
- Skylights throughout (providing ample natural light)
- Signage opportunity
Lab features include:
- Chemical fume hood with solvent and acid storage
- Epoxy-painted walls
- Vinyl-faced ceiling tiles
- VCT flooring
- Acid neutralization tanks at sinks
- Make-up air and exhaust systems
- Emergency shower/eyewash stations
- Lab benches with resin countertops
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We welcome your feedback on this newsletter and invite readers to share company news, personnel changes, product launches, funding updates, events, and more. Contact Sue Howland, client engagement manager, at svh@cummings.com to offer your news for upcoming newsletters. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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