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Genetown

Boston, Cambridge & Massachusetts

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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Career Advice
The Right Fit: What BMS, Intellia Look for in Cell and Gene Therapy Talent
December 12, 2024
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5 min read
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Angela Gabriel
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Candel Stock Skyrockets on Promising Phase III Prostate Cancer Data
December 12, 2024
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3 min read
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Tristan Manalac
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Editorial
Embattled Sage Dealt Deeper Blow With Huntington’s Failure
November 25, 2024
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4 min read
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Heather McKenzie
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Job Creations
Massachusetts Increases Life Sciences Investment by $500M Over 10 Years
November 21, 2024
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2 min read
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Angela Gabriel
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Pipeline
Moderna Slashes Annual R&D Budget by $1.1B, Eyes 10 Approvals Through 2027
In an effort to build its commercial capacity, Moderna on Thursday announced it is lowering research and development spending, while pushing back its target for breaking even by two years to 2028.
September 12, 2024
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2 min read
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Tristan Manalac
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Funding
Bain Raises $3B for Fourth Fund to Back Promising Life Sciences Companies
September 11, 2024
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Tristan Manalac
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Startups
Candid Debuts With $370M, Targets Leadership in T Cell Engager Space
September 10, 2024
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2 min read
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Tristan Manalac
MORE COMPANIES IN GENETOWN
Anthos Therapeutics
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Apnimed
Apogee Therapeutics
CSL
Dyne Therapeutics
Ensoma
Entrada Therapeutics
New England BioLabs, Inc.
Novo Nordisk
PharmaLogics Recruiting
Pliancy
Sana Biotechnology
Syner-G BioPharma Group
Visterra, Inc.
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Job Trends
Flexing on the Competition? Smaller Companies Get Higher Marks for Flexibility
November 21, 2024
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6 min read
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Angela Gabriel
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Business
5 Reasons Biogen’s Shares Have Dropped 36% in 2024
November 13, 2024
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7 min read
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Annalee Armstrong
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Job Trends
BioSpace Announces 2025 Best Places to Work in Biopharma
November 12, 2024
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Angela Gabriel
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CAR T
CAR T and Related Therapies Home In on Autoimmune Disease
November 4, 2024
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9 min read
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Shawna Williams
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MORE COMPANIES IN GENETOWN
Agenus Inc.
Akebia Therapeutics
Astria Therapeutics
FogPharma
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