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"Precision medicine, early detection. They found it, and they knew what to do with it. And Iโm here today as an example of hope." At the #WomensHealth26 Symposium, Katie Torrence shared her story with pancreatic cancer at 53: https://t.co/rpqN720O91
We're still buzzing about last week's #AlignSummit26!
With hundreds of attendees, the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem showed up for big ideas, bold innovation, and connections that move biotech forward.
๐ธTake a look at some moments from the event: https://t.co/Hto6DFyZ60
Christina Codden at @elevatebio explains how the automated infrastructure that next-gen sequencing teams built to manage massive genomic datasets can be applied across biotech, from cell and gene therapy manufacturing to vaccine development.
Read more: https://t.co/EmbEMLcWsF
At #AlignSummit26, Errik Anderson shared how his father died before accessing a promising PD-1 therapy.
Every day a treatment waits is a day some patients don't have. Accelerating access while upholding FDA's gold standard is critical.
Thank you, Errik. #PatientDriven
That's a wrap on #AlignSummit26! ๐งฌ
55 emerging companies, buzzing partnering rooms, and candid conversations on pharma, dealmaking, and policy.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Here's to turning today's connections into tomorrow's breakthroughs. #PatientDriven
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐๐: Natick based MelliCell is targeting MNK (MAPK-interacting kinase), a genetic switch that could make a difference in fragile X syndrome and beyond.
Full video: https://t.co/zKRWcMb9ur
โAn idea that starts in Massachusetts wonโt automatically be built here.โ
As #AlignSummit26 kicked off, MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin OโConnell emphasized the importance of early engagement to keep biomedical innovation growing in the U.S.
Follow along for more!
What does it take to turn a biotech partnership into meaningful innovation for patients?
Join MassBio and Otsuka on October 28 in the MassBioHub for Otsuka Day, an afternoon of insights, discussion, and networking: https://t.co/hfFzaSq6Wr
#MassBioMember Spotlight: Zealand Pharma is a biotechnology company transforming metabolic health so millions of people can live without limits.
Read more: https://t.co/UozzmhTfsW
Our #AlignSummit26 is next Thursday, 10/15, and we can't wait! A few tickets remain if you haven't secured your spot: https://t.co/0oHDnG7ACD
We are so grateful to all of our sponsors supporting this year's event.
Today, MassBio and the @MAWomensCaucus hosted our 2026 Women's Health Symposium, focused on pancreatic cancer innovation among women. The day's message was one of great hope for a disease that was once much bleaker, even just 5 years ago. #PatientDriven
On October 28, @OtsukaUS and MassBio are bringing the biotech community together for Otsuka Day. Connect with biotech leaders and investors, gain insight into Otsukaโs scientific and partnership priorities, and explore collaboration - apply to attend: https://t.co/5aHMSVkRro
#MassBioMember Spotlight: Unravel Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotech company whose Agile Medicine approach brings patients into drug discovery from the start, using individual patient RNA to power AI-enabled therapeutic mechanism discovery. Read more: https://t.co/fMJvqUdE2O
Changes in Washington are having real implications for how life sciences companies raise capital, advance new therapies, and fund research. Join the conversation on October 15 at #AlignSummit26 - https://t.co/0oHDnG7ACD
MassBio and the @MAWomensCaucus will co-host on October 1 the 2026 Women's Health Symposium - open this year to all #MassBioMembers.
Register to hear from the following speakers on how they are turning women's pancreatic cancer visibility into action: https://t.co/P0kQNlhZED
Itโs still technically summer, but we are getting ready to kick off 2027 with #JPM2027 in San Francisco from January 11-14! Learn more about our members-only meeting space, the CEO & Founder Link event, and sponsorship opportunities: https://t.co/pLo2LsvcSp
What shapes the patient journey? From early awareness and diagnosis to treatment, transplantation, and life beyond, this year's #PatientAdvocacySummit26 on 11/12 will explore the real-world experiences & personal stories of those impacted by disease: https://t.co/nDfab06Qyq
The 55 companies presenting at #AlignSummit26 are officially live!
With the event just a few weeks away on 10/15, meet the pre-seed to Series B companies presenting at this yearโs Summit, explore the agenda, and register to attend: https://t.co/0oHDnG72N5
Weโre excited to announce the 10 startups in the Drive Fall 2026 Cohorts with MassBio and @SCBiotech - learn more about them here: https://t.co/zSGUOJhDWk and see them in action at Align Summit.