Top news of the week: 03.11.2020.

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On Oct 29, 2020
@VertexPharma shared
We’re honored to be on the Science Magazine’s Top Employer List for the eleventh year in a row! This award is a testament to our dedicated, supportive and #innovative team here at Vertex. Learn more: https://t.co/sfpMVNHdMn #greatplacetowork https://t.co/WoRE9QZFox
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2020’s Top Employers: Rapid response to COVID-19, diversity, and innovation

2020’s Top Employers: Rapid response to COVID-19, diversity, and innovation

Companies that made this year’s Top Employers Survey overcame challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Oct 30, 2020
@BiotechWkBoston shared
What responsibilities do venture capital investors have to increase #diversity in the biotech sector? In this article, we revise key strategies discussed by Sara Nayeem, Partner @NEA at #BioPharmUSA https://t.co/IKLFGoBOez
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5 ways that venture capital investors can drive diversity in biotech

5 ways that venture capital investors can drive diversity in biotech

What responsibilities do investors have to increase diversity in the biotech sector? We look at key strategies discussed at BioPharm America Digital.

On Oct 30, 2020
@BentheFidler shared
Atea, riding interest in #COVID19 drugs, pulls off one of 2020's top biotech #IPOs https://t.co/qcRWG5yyGi $AVIR $RHHBY $MRK $PFE At $300M, the fourth-largest #biotech IPO on a U.S. stock exchange this year: https://t.co/3oevWN9pls
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Atea, riding interest in COVID-19 drugs, pulls off one of 2020's top biotech IPOs

Atea, riding interest in COVID-19 drugs, pulls off one of 2020's top biotech IPOs

The Boston startup's initial public offering is the fourth-largest in biotech this year, according to data compiled by BioPharma Dive.

On Oct 28, 2020
@BentheFidler shared
Bristol Myers taps machine-learning biotech for help finding #ALS drugs https://t.co/7UUgYNeYLT by @realJacobBell $BMY @insitro
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Bristol Myers taps machine-learning biotech for help finding ALS drugs

Bristol Myers taps machine-learning biotech for help finding ALS drugs

The companies hope Insitro's technology can lead to a deeper understanding of how ALS progresses and, in turn, help them discover better treatments.

On Oct 30, 2020
@BiotechWorld shared
Chutes & Ladders—Bayer adds Roche veteran Rommel as research head https://t.co/NMC3Iu0xAZ https://t.co/Umn575kk6c
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Chutes & Ladders—Bayer adds Roche veteran Rommel as research head

Chutes & Ladders—Bayer adds Roche veteran Rommel as research head

Roche veteran Rommel joins Bayer as head of research; Cogent names Robbins as CEO; Fox takes over CFO role at Nuvation.

On Oct 30, 2020
@MALifeSciences shared
Exciting news for our ecosystem this week as Sartorius announces its plans to expand its presence in Massachusetts with a 40,000 sq. ft. Customer Interaction Center in Marlborough. https://t.co/aaVYWCMR0W
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Sartorius to open new Customer Interaction Center in North America

Sartorius to open new Customer Interaction Center in North America

Sartorius, a leading international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, is expanding its presence in Massachusetts with a North American Customer Interaction ...

On Oct 27, 2020
@Forbes shared
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On Nov 2, 2020
@labcentral shared
Congratulations are in order! LabCentral sponsor, LG Chem announced their 2020 Golden Ticket Winner, Mediar Therapeutics, accelerating innovative fibrosis therapeutics. Learn more about their partnership: https://t.co/CoSXuWtH5X https://t.co/IaUtorELIM
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LG Chem Life Sciences Innovation Center and LabCentral Announce the 2020 Golden Ticket Winner – Mediar Therapeutics - Accelerating Innovative Fibrosis Therapeutics

LG Chem Life Sciences Innovation Center and LabCentral Announce the 2020 Golden Ticket Winner – Mediar Therapeutics - Accelerating Innovative Fibrosis Therapeutics

LG Chem Life Sciences Innovation Center announces that it has selected Mediar Therapeutics as the winner of their inaugural Golden Ticket Program.