News from the life sciences and technology sectors north of Boston | |
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Sharing some news from farther afield than our MetroNorth region, Northeastern University broke ground Friday on a permanent Portland, Maine campus that will be home to the Roux Institute and new Alfond Center. Boston Business Journal reports that the campus will transform the former B&M Baked Beans industrial site into a cutting edge multi-building complex that will serve as a hub for education and research about AI and other high-tech, high-growth fields. The Roux Institute opened in 2020 thanks to a $100 million donation from technology entrepreneur David Roux and his wife, Barbara.
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We are pleased to welcome River Otter Renewables to the Cummings portfolio of clean tech companies. Now located at 3 Gill Street in Woburn, River Otter has a patented process that can produce biocrude oil from waste, including plant, food, sewage, and some plastic.
Amelia Thomas, CEO, worked with Cummings business development officer Al Diamond to identify the right space for River Otters' innovative research and development needs.
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Educational nonprofit Science from Scientists has expanded from Bedford to Cummings Properties' Tower Office Park in Woburn.
Founded by Erika Angle, Ph.D., the organization's mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. The 4,700 SF facility will serve as the national nonprofit’s New England headquarters.
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Akston Biosciences Corporation (100 Cummings Center, Beverly) recently announced a strategic partnership with Purdue University to co-develop an anti-cPD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs. Akston is dedicated to accelerating the biologics revolution in animal health. Through this partnership, Akston will add another potential therapy for treating cancer, expanding its rich pipeline of candidates for animal health conditions, including chronic pain, atopic dermatitis and obesity. | |
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"Purdue Veterinary Medicine is an excellent partner for Akston as we seek to develop an array of new products to treat cancer in pets."
Todd Zion, Ph.D.
President and CEO, Akston Biosciences
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ZwitterCo (12 Cabot Road, Woburn) has announced its first chief commercial officer, Myron Van Ert. Filtration and Separation reports that Van Ert will oversee the implementation of ZwitterCo's growth strategies in North America and around the world, driving partnerships and the commercial adoption of the company's zwitterionic membrane technology. He brings nearly three decades of experience in the water industry to ZwitterCo, most recently serving as senior vice president of global key accounts at Veolia.
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"ZwitterCo’s solutions deliver exceptional value to customers facing complex water challenges, and I look forward to partnering with industries worldwide to help them to solve these challenges, achieve their sustainability goals, and do so all the while improving their bottom line."
Myron Van Ert
Chief Commercial Officer, ZwitterCo
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Applications for the 2025 MassRobotics Accelerator are now open. MassRobotics is the world’s first and largest independent nonprofit innovation hub focused on growing robotics technology companies, scaling solutions, and championing robotics adoption. The MassRobotics Accelerator, Powered by Mass Tech Collaborative, empowers the next generation of robotics startups through non-dilutive funding, custom-tailored curriculum, and personalized mentorship. This equity-free program is committed to supporting and advancing robotics technology entrepreneurs through a 13-week in-person program, based out of MassRobotics in Boston’s Seaport Innovation District. Learn more.
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High-performance Li-metal battery developer and manufacturer SES AI Corporation (35 Cabot Road, Woburn) recently announced a major step in its commercialization of this next-generation battery technology. The Company’s 100 Ah Li-metal cells for automotive applications are the first in the industry to successfully pass safety tests required by China’s GB38031-2020 Electric Vehicles Traction Battery Safety Standard. This certification is used by all of SES AI’s EV OEM partners, as well as many of the other leading manufacturers, as a global standard. | | |
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eLabNext, an Eppendorf Group Company offering a flexible Digital Laboratory Platform equipped with a Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), has announced a “preferred vendor” partnership with US Lab Partners (100 Cummings Center, Beverly), a strategic consulting and advisory firm that provides life sciences companies with best-in-class labs, facilities, and EH&S programs.
US Lab Partners engages with life science organizations at various points during the corporate life cycle to provide the infrastructure these companies require to solve complex issues, pursue opportunities, achieve measurable cost savings, and serve their employees and stakeholders.
Demet Aybar is CEO and founder of US Lab Partners.
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Innovations in Optics (10 Gill Street, Woburn) announced the launch of the LumiSun-50TM (patent pending). This innovative, compact benchtop LED solar simulator has vast potential applications, ranging from PV cell testing and research, photochemistry, biological studies, phototherapy and photodynamic therapy research, to materials testing, weathering tests, and more. Its ability to provide A+A+A+ illumination over a defined area can be used for measuring the efficiency and spectral response of PV cells, conducting solar degradation studies, and other sunlight-related research. | |
Please join us THIS THURSDAY for a festive fall Beer Garden at TradeCenter 128 featuring live music by local favorite Chris Power, lawn games, seasonal brews by Ipswich Ale Brewery, and tasty food samples from Teresa's Ristorante and Citra Cafe. Be sure to register in advance to receive a free beer ticket. We look forward to seeing you at the Park by the Pond from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. | |
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Cell Signaling Technology will host North Shore Technology Council's September mixer. Network with others involved in the life sciences, technology, and sustainability industries. Change is Simple, a nonprofit organization dedicated to instilling lifelong social and environmental responsibility through experiential climate learning that inspires action, will be on hand with its SCiLL mobile lab and classroom. Thursday, September 26, 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Cell Signaling Technology, Danvers. Register.
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North Shore Technology Council also hosts the third annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum featuring a keynote by UMass Lowell chancellor Julie Chen and a panel of esteemed women in the fields of life sciences, clean tech, and technology. This year's theme is "Better Together: The Power of Mentoring and Partnerships in Times of Uncertainty." Wednesday, October 9, DoubleTree Hilton, Danvers. Register. Group tickets available - contact Sue Howland. | |
Save the date for Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute's Workforce Development Conference, coming November 21. The program will feature a keynote by Jo Viney, Ph.D., CEO, president, and co-founder of Seismic Therapeutics. Read more. | |
Growing Out of Incubator? Small Lab Available | |
Join the vibrant life sciences cluster in Beverly, and take advantage of low lease rates as you grow out of a shared lab environment. At 925 SF, this small lab suite is the ideal location for independent research and development. | |
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100 Cummings Center, Beverly
Suite 242-D, 925 SF
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Key Features Include:
- Chemical fume hood
- Make-up air and dedicated exhaust
- Lab sink with point-of-use acid neutralization tank
- Ample benchwork
- Eyewash station
- Vinyl-faced ceiling tiles
- Epoxy-painted walls
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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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