News from the life sciences and technology sectors north of Boston |
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GE Vernova has become the largest publicly traded company in Massachusetts. In today's Boston Globe , business reporter Jon Chesto explains how the company recently overtook Thermo Fisher to become the most valuable publicly traded company based in Massachusetts, with a market capitalization topping $200 billion.
GE Vernova’s stock has more than quintupled since its spinoff from GE during the company's break up several years ago. The growth has been driven by booming demand for power-generation and electrification equipment tied to AI-powered data centers, and the company is expected to continue strong revenue growth while expanding dividends and completing major acquisitions. |
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We are excited to welcome global company Neutron Therapeutics to 100 Cummings Center in Beverly. Founded in 2015, the medical equipment firm is working to bring Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) out of the realm of medical research and transform it into a widely available first-line cancer therapy. Previously located in Danvers, Neutron Therapeutics also has offices in Helsinki, Finland.
In Finland yesterday, Neutron Therapeutics and Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) celebrated the opening of their accelerator-based BNCT facility. This first-of-its kind facility has been treating patients since May of 2025. Read more. |
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In a new PNAS study, New England Biolabs (43 Dunham Ridge, Beverly) and Yale University report the first fully synthetic system for engineering bacteriophages that target Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a highly antibiotic-resistant bacterium that poses a serious worldwide risk. Read more in Science Daily. |
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After a catastrophic tsunami struck Japan in 2011, triggering the Fukushima nuclear crisis, software innovator Ray Ozzie collaborated with an international group of scientists and engineers who volunteered their expertise to create a system for measuring and publicly sharing radiation levels in impacted regions. The result was Radnotes—portable, wireless devices designed to capture radiation data and distribute it openly. That experience inspired Ozzie to found Blues (50 Dunham Ridge, Beverly), with the goal of making secure, scalable IoT connectivity easy for developers to adopt. |
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Earlier this month, Safecast, in partnership with SaveDnipro and Blues, announced that Radnote solar-powered real-time radiation sensors have been certified for official use in Ukraine. These Notecard-enabled sensors are the first independent radiation monitoring system accepted for official public health hazard monitoring, providing crucial surge capacity in wartime conditions. Radnote data can now be shared through official notification channels. |
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Spear Bio (100 TradeCenter 128, Woburn) is participating in a collaborative research effort to advance novel biomarkers aimed at improving the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Through its collaboration with Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), the company will contribute to Bio-Hermes-002, an observational platform study that evaluates blood-based and digital biomarkers alongside MRI and PET imaging across diverse cognitive conditions and populations, with the goal of generating data to support earlier and more accurate detection and diagnosis. |
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Earlier this week, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $4.5 million in funding for 23 clean energy and climate technology projects. Congratulations to Daqus Energy (3 Gill Street, Woburn) on being awarded an InnovateMass grant of $345,200 to demonstrate its critical-metal-free, energy-efficient lithium-ion battery cathode technology for electric vehicles. |
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MassCEC created the Climatetech Tax Incentives Program (CTIP) to give credit to companies contributing to the climatetech sector at any stage, from innovation to deployment.
The application deadline for incentives related to job creation and capital investment is February 18.
Learn more and apply. |
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Last week was a busy one for events, and I enjoyed time at the MassCEC Climatetech Corridor Road Show at University of Lowell and Greentown Labs' Energy Bar. I continue to be impressed with the support these organizations provide to climatetech companies and entrepreneurs.
It was an added bonus to run into high school classmates Joe LaRoche and Elizabeth Terry at Greentown! |
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There are so many events and programs like this throughout Greater Boston. I welcome new connections, as well as suggestions for company news and events for inclusion in this newsletter. Please email me with your ideas and recommendations for contributed content. |
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming scientific research and healthcare. Women in Bio-Greater Boston will host a webinar exploring tangible, real-world use cases where AI is making a difference today. Join expert panelists from leading academic institutions, innovative biotech companies, and investors as they discuss the practical applications of AI in life sciences. Thursday, February 19, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Learn more and register. |
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Middlesex 3 Coalition invites you to Join U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan and Seth Moulton, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, for a discussion focused on strengthening and supporting growth in the region’s defense sector. Monday, February 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at University Crossing, Lowell. Register. |
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Join North Shore Technology Council for the second annual Sustainability for Life Sciences Conference.
Event highlights include:
- Keynote speaker: Brooke Thomson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)
- Networking and exhibitor expo
- Panel discussion featuring speakers from Boston Children’s Hospital, Moderna, and New England Biolabs, moderated by My Green Lab
- Case study presentations featuring Alnylam, Cell Signaling Technology, and Verve Therapeutics
Tuesday, March 31. Register. |
Advanced Technology & Innovation Facility
Up to 50,000 SF for Lease in Woburn |
Lease up to 50,000 SF of flexible, infrastructure-ready space ideal for advanced technology and innovation companies, including life sciences, cleantech, robotics, materials science, and applied AI. Located just off I-93 and I-95 with ample free parking, 14 Gill Street in Woburn provides: |
- Up to 49,903 SF (subdividable)
- Robust electrical capacity:
- 3,000 Amps, 277/480V, 3-Phase
- 1,500 Amps, 120/208V, 3-Phase
- Light lab space
- R&D area
- High-bay warehouse/storage
- Multiple private offices and large conference/board room
For more information, Call or text John Halsey at 781-983-2214 or email sales@cummings.com. |
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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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