Genetown

Genetown is comprised of Boston, Cambridge and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts. The area packs power in dynamo life sciences companies as well, in particular, cell and gene therapy, with the state’s drug development pipeline making up 14.9% of the U.S. total.

The region is home to some of the nation’s most well-known and prestigious Ivy League universities and laser-sharp research hubs including Harvard, MIT and Boston University.

Life sciences association MassBIO, which boasts more than 1,600 members, is based in Cambridge.

NEWS FROM GENETOWN

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Startups

Candid Debuts With $370M, Targets Leadership in T Cell Engager Space

September 10, 2024

2 min read

Tristan Manalac

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Breast cancer

Relay Scores Early Breast Cancer Win, Plans Pivotal Trial Against AstraZeneca’s Truqap

September 9, 2024

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Tristan Manalac

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Business

Astellas Pharma Opens Cambridge Life Sciences Center Featuring Incubator Space

September 6, 2024

1 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Dyne Touts ‘Unprecedented’ Dystrophin Expression in Phase I/II DMD Trial for Exon-Skipping Therapy

September 3, 2024

3 min read

Tristan Manalac

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Biogen Misses Q4 Revenue Estimates on Aduhelm Costs, Lower MS Drug Sales

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Biogen’s revenue from multiple sclerosis drugs fell 8% due to generics competition and the company paid $60 million in close out costs related to Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm.

February 13, 2024

2 min read

Tyler Patchen