The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is a quasi-public agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts tasked with implementing the Massachusetts Life Sciences Act, a ten-year, $1 billion initiative that was signed into law in June of 2008. The Center's mission is to create jobs in the life sciences and support vital scientific research that will improve the human condition. This work includes making financial investments in public and private institutions that are advancing life sciences research, development and commercialization as well as building ties between sectors of the Massachusetts life sciences community.
Haystack Dx developed a complete solution to address the clinical unmet need to improve the diagnostic procedure for neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), improve patient care, and delivering technology at an affordable cost.
EnVision Endoscopy offers remedies that assist policymakers, insurers, clinicians, and patients. The company created an image-guided suturing system for use with endoscopes to address these clinical needs because they have a track record of launching medical devices. The biodegradable, one-time-use item is attached to flexible endoscopes. This method makes procedures easier to complete while giving many gastroenterologists and surgeons access to them.
Decoy Therapeutics is a preclinical stage biotech company building a pandemic preparedness drug development platform using AI design of peptide ‘decoys’ that directly interfere with viral replication machinery.
AcousticaBio is a company that has developed a means to reformulate intravenous medications so they can be administered via an injection under the skin.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is owned and managed by its members. With more than 30,000 members around the world, NSBE is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE’s mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." The organization is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals. NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. NSBE comprises 394 active chapters — 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-collegiate — located in six geographic regions. NSBE is governed by an executive board of college students and engineering professionals and is operated by a professional staff at its World Headquarters, located in Alexandria, Va.
A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is renowned for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, teaching and community service. Located in the heart of Boston's medical community, it hosts nearly three quarters of a million patient visits annually in and around Boston.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.
Kephera Diagnostics is a startup that aims to address the public health challenges of global infectious diseases with the point of care assay technology.
Avila Textiles narrow woven webbing is currently used in applications for aerospace, parachute, backpacks, tents, equipment for firefighters, and industrial gear and all types of military applications. Webbing and tapes enable us to meet military specifications and the specifications for commercial fire retardant, water repellent, mildew resistant, and anti-wick standards, and our warehouse and distribution center are at your service to give you prompt deliveries.
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Transcom Scopes makes complex machined parts small pieces for medical device OEM clients.
99C manufactures build-to-order apparel for the growing me-commerce market and serves as an economic mobility bridge for the local workforce in Lawrence and Lowell. It provides quick-turn performance activewear production, advanced concept incubation, and wearable technology integration for global and emerging brands.
Industrial Polymers and Chemicals supplying fiberglass reinforcement to the abrasives industry, body armor components for first responders, DIY repair kits, and now PPE to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Light Technologies is producing a real-time test intended for the presumptive qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the 2019-nCoC in upper and lower respiratory symptoms. Funding will help ILT support the construction of an additional manufacturing workstation.
Precision Sportswear employees produce medical items for manufacturers including CareAline Products, AliMed, DM Medical Sommerfly, US Bedding, and American Players.
Web Industries is one of the most diverse providers of precision converting and outsource manufacturing. It help customers in the Aerospace, Medical, Personal & Home Care, and Industrial markets bridge their capability gaps and accelerate their go-to-market success by leveraging close, trust-based relationships to develop ingenious solutions precisely tailored to their needs.
Gloucester Bio manufactures and supplies yeast to ethanol distilleries. With their familiarity in handling and manufacturing ethanol, they are pivoting to the production of hand sanitizer.
New Balance, their job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle. Their products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. Their associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity. While they offer the best product on the market, they’re also equally committed to giving back. So while they look to succeed, they believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.
Versatope is an immuno-therapeutic company that uses a biotechnology platform to delivery immunity. The company develops a bacterial factory nano particle technology and multiple epitopes can be displayed to overcome strain-specific immunity, enabling biotechnology companies to develop a single vaccine to protect against multiple strains of influenza.
149 Medical provides non-invasive tools to monitor and measure real-time brain hemodynamics and metabolism in preterm newborns. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.
IVexSol is a lentiviral vector production platform that supplies a consistent source of vectors for successful gene therapy programs. The platform's low-cost, highly scalable Intelligent Vector Solutions are intended to alleviate the vector supply bottleneck and increase access to life-saving treatments for patients. Intelligent Vector Solutions from iVexSol are revolutionizing the production of LVVs, which are gene delivery vehicles that are a critical raw material in the manufacture of life-changing cell and gene therapies (CGTs). The technology platform employs banks of vector-producing cells to produce LVV in significantly greater quantities than current approaches while allowing for the rapid scale-out required for global demand, all within a smaller manufacturing footprint. These advancements allow for shorter clinical development timelines, lower costs, and, ultimately, greater global access for patients who are waiting for these transformative medicines.
At Nutrimedy they are defining telenutrition through their novel online wellness platform based on the integration of leading edge science, technology and behavioral health. To improve health and reduce the epidemic burden of chronic disease by improving access to convenient, expert, personalized and affordable nutritional counseling around the globe.
WPI has a lot to offer - extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty members at the top of their fields, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a community teeming with activity. You have a lot to offer too - you're ambitious, you want to be challenged, you want to succeed, and you want to make a difference in the world. You know where you want to go; WPI can help you get there.
Salem Public Schools is a diverse and welcoming community that promotes the academic, social, physical development of each student through the equitable delivery of challenging, relevant, and joyful learning experiences.
Northeastern University is an experiential and research university that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through doctorate programs in nine colleges and schools, along with select advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle. Northeastern University was established in 1898 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Since the school was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors and scholars. They’ve piloted educational models, developed new curricula to address emerging needs in health care, and produced thousands of leaders and compassionate caregivers who are shaping the fields of science and medicine throughout the world with their expertise and passion. Harvard Medical School is an ivy league school. Members of the Harvard Medical School community have also excelled in the research arena. Faculty members have been making paradigm-shifting discoveries and achieving “firsts” since 1800, when HMS Professor Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the small pox vaccine to the United States. Their accomplishments are recognized internationally, and, in fact, fifteen researchers have shared in nine Nobel prizes for work completed while at the School. The Faculty of Medicine includes more than 11,000 individuals working to advance the boundaries of knowledge in labs, classrooms and clinics. The school’s main quadrangle in Boston houses 146 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in basic and social science departments as well as classrooms where students spend their first two years of medical school. But teaching and research extend beyond the Quad. Harvard Medical School has affiliation agreements with 16 of the world’s most prestigious hospitals and research institutes, vital partners that provide clinical care and training. They also serve as home base for more than 10,000 physicians and scientists with faculty appointments. With its vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, Harvard Medical School is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national and global communities.
Boston Children's Hospital provides pediatric health care services. The hospital provides surgical, radiological examination, and clinical and cancer research services. Additionally, it offers diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, neonatology, orthopedics, and pulmonology healthcare services. The hospital also provides community service programs and postdoctoral training services. Boston Children's Hospital was founded in 1869 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Children's Hospital operates as a subsidiary of Children's Medical Center Corporation.
Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.
UMMS was founded in 1962 to provide affordable, high-quality medical education to state residents and to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. Consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education.
XGenomes is a developer of DNA sequencing technologies. Their platform is accessible throughout an individual’s lifetime taking base-lines pre and post-birth, monitoring health, picking up early signals of disease, and tracking the effect of interventions.
Lumme Health, Inc. develops smartwatch-based behavior change software for smoking cessation and weight management. For such high-frequency behaviors, Lumme's machine learning apps, which run continuously in the background of a smartwatch, eliminate the burden of tedious self-monitoring by passively tracking real-time, objective consumption metrics and behavioral patterns from the motions of the hand. This dramatically increases self-awareness and understanding over traditional, manual reporting methods, and uncovers insights and triggers that lead to problematic habit loops. Lumme further combines decades of clinically-validated research in behavioral psychology with predictive analytics to identify exactly when and how users should focus their efforts to achieve the greatest possible success.
Prapela is an affordable, noninvasive stimulation therapy that improves newborn health. Our focus is on three clinical problems experienced by thousands of newborns every day. Placed inside a hospital bassinet or incubator, our reusable pad provides gentle stimulation that helps improve the natural processes of breathing control and oxygenation. Since receiving our first award in 2017, Prapela has become America's most-awarded pediatric medical device startup. With over $8M in grants (and hopefully more), we are honored and motivated to work with neonatologists, the National Institutes of Health, and the FDA to improve the health of newborns.
UrSure makes patient-friendly diagnostic tests that measure and improve adherence to medications. We are initially focused on drugs that prevent and treat HIV.
Gel4Med is the Smart Materials Company paving the way to the future of regenerative medicine.they are a team of like-minded and determined individuals, all sharing a vision for the betterment of patient outcomes.they believe that our programmable materials technology has the potential to dramatically change the outcomes in tissue regeneration. they set out to change the industry as we know it, and they are doing just that.
PhAST Diagnostics develops an AI imaging technology for combating antibiotic resistance. Its cloud-based platform provides clinical decision support for doctors, workflow improvement for hospitals, and helps accelerate the drug development process for pharmaceutical companies.
Mytide is committed to providing peptides to serve a diverse array of applications. They intend to work closely with partners to overcome challenges in synthesizing and purifying particular classes of peptides of interest, identify useful peptide modifications, and design and construct peptide libraries. They provide initial partners access to their cloud platform for immediate ordering, properties calculator, order tracking, and interactive data display.
Quisigamond Community College, located in Worcester, MA, serves over 13,000 students and offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs. In addition to the traditional student academic program, Quisigamond offers online classes specifically geared toward working students or professionals who want to enhance their skills or build new ones. Those classes include Business Administration, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Computer Science and Hospitality Management. Certificates are available in business administration/insurance or medical office options, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Early Childhood Education, and Law Enforcement. Various healthcare certificates are also offered including Surgery Technology, basic Paramedic and Dental Assisting. Associate Degrees are offered in Deaf Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Telecommunications Technology and Energy Utility. Quisigamond has developed outstanding relationships with potential employers in the central Massachusetts area including Intel, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, UPS and Ken-Weld and sponsors regular collaborations for workforce training. The Children’s School is available for enrolled students and members of the community with children between the ages of 2 to 5 years and also operates as a training center for Early Childhood Education students . The Division of Continuing Education hosts non-credit courses, workshops and seminars that are widely attended by the community and students.
EnVision Endoscopy offers remedies that assist policymakers, insurers, clinicians, and patients. The company created an image-guided suturing system for use with endoscopes to address these clinical needs because they have a track record of launching medical devices. The biodegradable, one-time-use item is attached to flexible endoscopes. This method makes procedures easier to complete while giving many gastroenterologists and surgeons access to them.
Reduction in healthcare Associated infections through an innovative, rapid approach for hand disinfection.They are developing a rapid hand disinfection system, based on their proprietary technology, to reduce the number of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). According to a 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey, 1 in 25 patients in the United States will contract an HAI while in care, with close to 75,000 of these patients dying annually. While CDC figures show that HAIs cost the United States healthcare system upwards of $30 billion dollars annually, there is no figure that can be placed on the physical and emotional burdens incurred by patients and their families.
PhagePro is an early-stage biotechnology therapeutics company that develops bacteriophage-based products to help the world's most vulnerable communities.
See Yourself Health provides immersive technology, data science, and social learning to accelerate and sustain health and wellness. They emphasize peer support, online learning, measurement-based care coaching, and chronic disease management health metaverse to optimize outcomes and speed up behavior change.
Lucy Therapeutics is a biotech company providing effective treatments for neurological diseases start with the mitochondria. The company is offering a differentiated approach to drug discovery by drugging targets associated with early disease pathogenesis. The company's approach can also be expanded to provide new options for treating similar neurologically focused diseases including Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
MBI supports early stage life science companies with private BL2 lab suites, equipment, and support services including our Entrepreneur in Residence program and BOLT initiative that builds experienced teams around first time entrepreneurs. MBI has helped start over 150 companies including T.Breeders (now part of Perkin Elmer), Blue Sky Bioservices (now part of Lake Pharma), Biocytogen, Convergent Dental and others. Our mantra is "All About Our Companies" and we're dedicated to their success. MBI is a nonprofit economic development organization that also supports new lab development and life science workforce development.
MassBay Community College is a place that changes lives. Dedicated to student learning and achievement, They offer associate degrees and certificate programs that provide students with top-notch education to prepare them for transfer to accredited bachelor's degree programs or direct entry into high-demand career fields. At MassBay, Their students have opportunities to enrich their college experience through leadership and participation in activities, student services, field work with local businesses, civic organizations, and schools.Fwe
WPI has a lot to offer - extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty members at the top of their fields, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a community teeming with activity. You have a lot to offer too - you're ambitious, you want to be challenged, you want to succeed, and you want to make a difference in the world. You know where you want to go; WPI can help you get there.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses in science, technology, and engineering. Its five schools and one college encompass numerous academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs as well as interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and programs. Degrees earned at MIT include bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorates. Students from MIT are regularly named Fulbright Fellows, Marshall Scholars, Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholars, and Gates Scholars. The faculty of MIT has won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize, Medal of Science, John Bates Clark Medal, Fields Medal, PECASE awards, MacArthur ’genius’ grants, and more. Many faculty members are of the AAAS, IEEE, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and other prestigious societies. Massachusetts Institute of Technology was incorporated by the [Commonwealth of Massachusetts](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/commonwealth-of-massachusetts) on April 10, 1861, and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts Lowell is a high-ranking university, with several nationally recognized academic departments. Located about 30 minutes from Boston in Lowell, Massachusetts, UMass Lowell offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UMass Lowell has several nationally recognized, research-oriented programs, including science and engineering. These programs undertake groundbreaking research and also provide exceptional work opportunities for its students and graduates. Other programs at UMass Lowell include liberal and fine arts, humanities, health-related programs, teacher education and social sciences. UMass Lowell also offers a range of internship opportunities for students who wish to gain experience in their field of study. Student life options at UMass Lowell include more than 100 diverse student organizations, leadership programs and community service opportunities. Lowell’s admissions policies are moderately competitive. Financial aid is available to eligible students through loans, academic scholarships and other sources to help cover tuition.
Boston University School of Medicine is one of the graduate schools of Boston University. It holds the unique distinction as the first institution in the world to formally educate female physicians. Boston University School of Medicine offers MA, MS, and PhD degrees through its Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS). GMS offers MA degrees in bioimaging, clinical investigation, medical sciences, mental health counseling, and behavioral medicine. MS degrees are available in biomedical forensics, forensic anthropology, and genetic counseling. GMS also grants MD and PhD degrees in areas such as anatomy and neurobiology, biomedical neuroscience, genetics and genomics, microbiology, pathology and laboratory medicine, behavioral neuroscience, biophysics, immunology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, medical nutrition sciences, oral biology, and physiology. Originally known as the New England Female Medical College, the university was subsequently renamed Boston University School of Medicine in 1873. It is notably also the first medical school in the United States to award an M.D. degree to an African-American woman in 1864. As the only medical school located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, its primary teaching hospital, operates the largest 24-hour Level I trauma center in New England, the largest network of regional community health centers, and possesses the most diverse patient base in New England. Boston University School of Medicine is also the home of the world-renowned Framingham Heart Study, from which all knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors were originally discovered. Notable alumni of the medical school include Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and the only woman to hold the position in the journal's almost 200 year history, as well as Louis Wade Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and founder of Morehouse School of Medicine. Boston University School of Medicine is ranked 30th on the 2014 list of Best Medical Schools by the U.S. News and World Report. Boston University School of Medicine was founded in 1848 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Massachusetts General Hospital is a primary teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and a biomedical research facility. Massachusetts General Hospital provides care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status—an innovative idea. They have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration, pushing the boundaries of medical research, educating the medical minds and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community they were created to serve.
Boston Children's Hospital provides pediatric health care services. The hospital provides surgical, radiological examination, and clinical and cancer research services. Additionally, it offers diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, neonatology, orthopedics, and pulmonology healthcare services. The hospital also provides community service programs and postdoctoral training services. Boston Children's Hospital was founded in 1869 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Children's Hospital operates as a subsidiary of Children's Medical Center Corporation.
Northeastern University is an experiential and research university that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through doctorate programs in nine colleges and schools, along with select advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle. Northeastern University was established in 1898 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a non-profit, public/private partnership, North Shore Ventures want to ensure the best use of invested public and private resources through careful screening and selection of only the highest-potential candidate companies. All InnoVenture Center companies will have access to extensive support systems focused entirely on turning breakthrough technologies into thriving businesses. That support comes in the form of first-rate facilities, but also in access to experienced business leaders, investors, professional and technical experts, including our Board of Directors and Advisory Board. The thriving businesses that graduate from the North Shore InnoVentures accelerators will help advance the vision of vibrant technology clusters leading the future of the region's economic growth.
If you’re looking for a leg up on a four-year degree or you want a two-year certificate or associate’s degree, Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts is the place to be. The school maintains a transfer agreement with Cambridge College for those who want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree and more. In addition to the traditional academic programs, there are also community and workforce development courses available to study. There are plenty of academic programs to choose from including subjects such as Allied Health, Business Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Healthcare Administration, Natural Science, Nursing, and Paralegal Studies. The financial aid office has counselors who are prepared to help any and all students find the right aid programs to apply for, which could help cover tuition with loans, scholarships, grants, work-study programs, or veteran’s benefits if you qualify. The Quincy College learning center is available for students who need help in their classes. There are workshops for improving student study skills, as well as free peer and professional tutoring. Other resources for students include academic advising, a bookstore, and a library. Student life on campus is filled with plenty of student activities and organizations, which are the perfect opportunity for socialization. For more information, contact Quincy College today.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute addresses critical challenges facing oceans, human health, and the environment through innovative scientific research and education.
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
The Possible Project is a youth entrepreneurship center that teaches high school students to start and run their own businesses. They are a multi-year afterschool program that offers students the opportunity to gain crucial skills that will open up a world of possibilities. Students learn resilience, professionalism, self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, and a whole host of other abilities that will propel them on a pathway to success.
Cam Med Inc. is a development stage company applying microfluidics to medical devices that enable substantial improvements in the daily lives of patients Cam Med's Evopump is the first truly bandage-like patch pump for subcutaneous delivery of one or more medications
Artaic is a company that is focused on providing innovative mosaics for the architecture and interior design industry. It combines computer aided design software, cloud based ERP/MRP logistics system,and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to create these mosaics. Artaic received investments from Angels and Corporate offices, and substantial non-dillutive grant funding from NSF, NIH, MassChallenge, MassVentures and Horizon2020. It was established by Ted Acworth in 2007.
Insightfil is dedicated to positively impacting patient outcomes by reducing medication errors, improving medication adherence (from norm of 40% to NIH goal of 75%), optimizing health professional time, and eliminating wasted drugs and packaging. They are delivering to the market with a unique “Personalized Wellness Portfolio” (PWP) that dispenses custom medication regimens. It is the first of its kind to connect the patient, clinic, and pill manufacturer in the administration of therapy.
Rebion is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in data analytics firm developing pediatric vision scanners to detect serious eye conditions. It manufactures innovative devices for definitively identifying life-altering diseases that manifest from functional impairments in the brain most notably, lazy eye and traumatic brain injury.
Snapdragon Chemistry focus on developing practical manufacturing solutions for challenging chemical transformations to enable us to discover, develop, and implement scalable synthetic processes for our clients.
Aldatu Biosciences is the leader in adaptive PCR diagnostics for global health and emerging diseases. Developed at Harvard University, our proprietary PANDAA™ technology is an innovative pandemic preparedness and biosecurity platform for target detection in highly variable genomic regions. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Aldatu is committed to commercializing diagnostics that improve patient care and healthcare cost efficiency around the world.
Micro-Leads Medical is a medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies that address the neuromodulation and bioelectronic medicine market.
Platelet BioGenesis specializes in the fields of biotechnology, platelets, and drug discovery. They discover a new category in therapeutics. The company is developing technology to produce donor-independent human platelets from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
DS Labs presents a new technology that gives mothers unprecedented freedom, enabling discreet breast pumping anytime, anywhere. Although breast milk is the best nutrition for infants, many of the 2.5M new working mothers can’t keep up with the demands of pumping. Just imagine: taking an unnatural suction device that into an isolated and depressing space, and sitting for 30 minutes every 2-3 hrs. By mimicking the age-old and trusted art of hand expression instead of high-powered suction, I developed the most natural & effective breast pump. This technology enables completely discreet pumping, liberating women everywhere.
The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) is pioneering a new approach to scientific discovery and collaboration. As a nonprofit it provides academia and industry with synthetic antibodies and deep protein expertise, empowering researchers to unlock the most elusive mysteries of biology.
Since the school was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors and scholars. They’ve piloted educational models, developed new curricula to address emerging needs in health care, and produced thousands of leaders and compassionate caregivers who are shaping the fields of science and medicine throughout the world with their expertise and passion. Harvard Medical School is an ivy league school. Members of the Harvard Medical School community have also excelled in the research arena. Faculty members have been making paradigm-shifting discoveries and achieving “firsts” since 1800, when HMS Professor Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the small pox vaccine to the United States. Their accomplishments are recognized internationally, and, in fact, fifteen researchers have shared in nine Nobel prizes for work completed while at the School. The Faculty of Medicine includes more than 11,000 individuals working to advance the boundaries of knowledge in labs, classrooms and clinics. The school’s main quadrangle in Boston houses 146 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in basic and social science departments as well as classrooms where students spend their first two years of medical school. But teaching and research extend beyond the Quad. Harvard Medical School has affiliation agreements with 16 of the world’s most prestigious hospitals and research institutes, vital partners that provide clinical care and training. They also serve as home base for more than 10,000 physicians and scientists with faculty appointments. With its vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, Harvard Medical School is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national and global communities.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research. It specializes in the fields of AIDS research, pediatric cancer treatment, and innovation, research. It was founded in 1947 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Merrimack College is a selective, independent college in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition whose mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives. Leadership Mission History Accreditations Fast Facts Recognition & Rankings The College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business, science and engineering, and education programs; it also offers master’s programs in accounting, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, and management; and a range of certificate, licensure and degree completion programs. Throughout the curriculum, students can take advantage of hands-on opportunities including cooperative education and internships, research with faculty, study abroad and service learning. And, because our curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts, graduates are prepared to be imaginative, analytical, aware of trends and historical perspectives, clear thinking, and adaptable to changes in their career.
University of Massachusetts Lowell is a high-ranking university, with several nationally recognized academic departments. Located about 30 minutes from Boston in Lowell, Massachusetts, UMass Lowell offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UMass Lowell has several nationally recognized, research-oriented programs, including science and engineering. These programs undertake groundbreaking research and also provide exceptional work opportunities for its students and graduates. Other programs at UMass Lowell include liberal and fine arts, humanities, health-related programs, teacher education and social sciences. UMass Lowell also offers a range of internship opportunities for students who wish to gain experience in their field of study. Student life options at UMass Lowell include more than 100 diverse student organizations, leadership programs and community service opportunities. Lowell’s admissions policies are moderately competitive. Financial aid is available to eligible students through loans, academic scholarships and other sources to help cover tuition.
Minuteman High School serves students from communities just west of Boston. Among its member towns are Concord and Lexington where American colonists fought the first battles of the Revolutionary War.
Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School offers a unique experience to high school students ready to receive hands-on education and vocational training. Primarily a high school for students in grades 9-12, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School also offers some adult education courses for students 18 years and older. Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School offers standard high school courses to fulfill English, math, science, social science and physical education requirements. However, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School also offers vocational courses to the career-minded in many areas including Communications, Construction, Mechanical, Health Services, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Transportation and several more. Students are able to take courses in their vocational interests and develop their skills for a future career. Adult education at Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School includes programs offering apprenticeships, licensing and courses for self-improvement. Many professionals use adult education programs such as this one to keep up with changing technology in their field, or to improve existing skills. Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is committed to helping students focus on their future career goals by promoting the required skills. Though Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is a vocational high school, teachers and staff encourage students to explore higher education after graduation as well. Whatever route you or perhaps your child may take, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is a great place to start.
Brockton High School, established in 1870, is a high school located in Brockton, Massachusetts. It is a part of Brockton Public Schools. As of 2016 Brockton High School, with 4,200 students, is one of the largest high schools in the United States and the largest high school in Massachusetts.
Providing highly personalized career training, professional work opportunities and extracurricular involvement, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, offers high school students the chance to succeed. Since Diman is a public high school, all students are given an academic foundation, taking courses in English, Science, Social Studies and Math. Students receive close attention from instructors in all of their classes, whether getting vocational training in Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Graphic Communications or another field offered at Diman. Diman’s co-operative work program is another highlight of the school. In the co-op program, students work at jobs in their field under the supervision of faculty. Diman also has a job-placement service for students who wish to move directly from Diman into a career. Extracurricular activities are multi-faceted. Recreational clubs such as the chess, photography or theatre clubs provide an opportunity for creative expression. Other student organizations, such as the Honors Society or Skills USA group, offer chances for students to advance academically and even compete nationally in skills competitions, which may result in scholarship awards. For information on how to apply to Diman contact a school representative or simply fill out an application online.
The mission of Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence, are ready for the rigors of higher education, and master essential skills that prepare them for the economic, social, and civic challenges of a 21st century, global society.
Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive two-year college with more than 120 programs of study. Students may earn a professional degree or complete the first two years of their bachelor’s while engaging in campus life activities and receiving support from the school’s student services. Bristol Community College offers associate’s degrees as well as occupational certificates. Programs of study encompass the arts, the sciences and professional majors in allied health and other fields. While pursuing their degree, students may benefit from numerous student services, including academic advisement, assistance with transferring, career counseling and tutoring. Students may also enhance their educational experience by joining one of Bristol’s arts, media, professional or special interest clubs. Nearly half of Bristol Community College students receive some type of financial aid. Financial aid sources include grants, loans and scholarships. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA. Bristol Community College also participates in TRIO, a program for low-income or first-generation college students. The majority of Bristol Community College’s programs have an open admissions policy. This means that anyone with a high school diploma or GED may attend. An online application and transcripts or GED scores are required for admission.
McCann Technical School where students will receive two complete educations in one – a traditional high school education plus specialized training in a technical major.
Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges for women. The campus itself, with its old, ivy-laced buildings, embodies the rich history of this college. However, Smith also offers unique and progressive programs, one of which allows students to take courses at any of the four other nearby colleges. Smith’s location is also highly appealing, offering the stimulation of a large and vibrant college town. Undergraduates may major in such areas of study as: * Classical Studies * Education * Medieval Studies * Music * Religion While rich in history, Smith offers such alternative programs of study as a self-designed major. Smith also has the distinction of being one of the only female colleges to offer an Engineering degree. Smith is also part of the five-college system, which automatically gives Smith students access to courses at University of Massachusetts and four other nearby colleges. All of Smith’s programs of study are of the highest caliber. In fact, Smith alumni include some of America’s most respected authors, politicians and academics. Northampton is a small city that boasts many cultural and creative activities, including jazz concerts and poetry readings. On campus, students may attend academic lectures, participate in creative pursuits and attend traditional events. Admissions at Smith are highly competitive. Applicants should have undertaken a rigorous high school curriculum. In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit recommendation letters, an essay and a list of extracurricular activities. An interview may also be required. Smith does not require standardized test scores. Financial aid includes need-based federal grants and loans and Smith scholarships. Scholarship criteria include academic achievement and state of residence. Smith also participates in outside aid programs.
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