News from the life sciences and technology sectors north of Boston |
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Dr. Antoinette Hays, the 10th president of Regis College announced today that she will retire in the summer of 2026. Hays joined Regis as an adjunct faculty member in 1985 and rose through the ranks to become dean of the School of Nursing, Science, and Health Professions. She was appointed president in 2011 and has since overseen unprecedented growth, development, and transformation. Read more in Boston Business Journal.
Cummings Foundation has recognized Regis College with multiple grants over the years, including $2 million in 2024 to name the Carol A. Donovan Endowed Dean of Nursing. |
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Medical technology company Cytrellis Biosystems (34 Commerce Way, Woburn) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of three new leaders: Karyn Siemasko, Ph.D., vice president of clinical and medical affairs; Sarah Brice, RN, BSN, vice president of commercial strategy; and Oliver Bennett as chief business officer and general counsel.
Cytrellis is dedicated to developing and commercializing first-in-class aesthetic devices. The company manufactures ellacor® with Micro-Coring® technology, a novel, proprietary technology that removes sagging skin to address moderate and severe wrinkles. |
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Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) welcomes Ann Petersen, Ph.D., as its first research program director.
Dr. Petersen was previously Fisheries Ecology Branch Chief for NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center in New Jersey and has two decades of experience leading research on environmental issues that impact fish and human health.
In her new role, she will help grow and steer GMGI’s research portfolio and support GMGI’s science teams’ mission to use cutting-edge tools for exploration and discovery for the benefit of ocean and human health. |
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If your life sciences or biotech lab needs more support, two interns are available through GMGI's educational entity, Gloucester Biotechnology Academy.
Academy students are eager, enthusiastic, and well prepared to work in a professional laboratory environment. They have received close to 500 hours of training in molecular biology, cell culture, and biomanufacturing – along with extensive training in professional/career skills. Labs will have the opportunity to interview and ultimately select a student for a three- or six-month, paid internship.
Contact Laura Richane at laura.richane@gmgi.org for additional information and to learn more about becoming an internship partner. |
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Did you know? Much of the plastic used in scientific research is highly recyclable, but is not accepted by most municipal recyclers.
GreenLabs Recycling collects, processes, and recycles #1PET and #5PP clean plastic locally. In addition to rigid plastics, GreenLabs will also take Styrofoam and plastic wrap, giving the material a second life and preventing it from going into landfills or incineration facilities. InnoVenture Labs is GreenLabs' latest customer.
Learn more about the company's mission and how it works from GreenLabs Recycling CEO Sam White in this video: |
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Tomorrow, The Engine hosts Make It in MA, a yearly gathering of policymakers, founders, investors, corporate leaders, and academics focused on helping tough tech teams grow in Massachusetts. This year's event will explore Massachusetts' place in the competitive landscape, discussing the impact of the Mass Leads Act and where Massachusetts should focus its efforts to lead. Tuesday, June 10, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Request to join. |
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MassBio celebrates 40 years of innovation and community at a special evening event during the BIO International Convention.
All MassBio members are invited to Cisco Brewers to connect with industry peers and celebrate the achievements of the local life sciences community. Local cover band Legends of Summer, will guide a musical journey from 1985—when MassBio was founded—through the decades, to today.
Tuesday, June 17, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Register. |
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In conjunction with its annual summer mixer, North Shore Technology Council is proud to partner with the Ipswich River Watershed Association to highlight topics of water conservation, sustainability in construction and design, and emerging technology to protect our natural resources on the North Shore and beyond.
Wednesday, July 16, 4:30 - 7:00 PM, at Columbia Construction, Reading. Register. |
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Woburn R&D Facility - Cummings Park - 17,903 SF |
This large flex suite, formerly utilized by a battery technology company, is conveniently located in Cummings Park just off the I-95/I-93 interchange. With significant power and ample make-up air and HVAC, it is ideal for cleantech and tough tech R&D and light manufacturing. |
Suite features include:
- Significant electrical capacity and distribution: total of 1,800 Amps at 120/208 3 phase
- Additional 800 Amps at 277/480 volts available
- Lab area with benchwork, fume hood, emergency eyewash stations, and associated exhaust and make-up air
- Production areas with partial epoxy floor and a mix of suspended vinyl-faced tile ceilings and open ceiling areas
- 71 tons of HVAC cooling capacity
- Extensive independent exhaust fans
- 2-hour fire-rated material storage room with ventilation
- Two tailgate loading docks with overhead doors
- Office area with upper-level conference room
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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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