AstraZeneca and Moderna Therapeutics announce exclusive agreement to develop pioneering messenger RNA Therapeutics™ in cardiometabolic diseases and cancer

AstraZeneca and Moderna Therapeutics announce exclusive agreement to develop pioneering messenger RNA Therapeutics™ in cardiometabolic diseases and cancer

March 21, 2013

 

AstraZeneca today announced an exclusive agreement with Moderna Therapeutics to discover, develop and commercialise pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™ for the treatment of serious cardiovascular, metabolic and renal diseases as well as cancer. Messenger RNA therapeutics™ are an entirely new treatment approach that enables the body to produce therapeutic protein in vivo, opening up new treatment options for a wide range of diseases that cannot be addressed today using existing technologies.

Flagship Ventures and Merck Research Labs Form Strategic Collaboration to Foster Early-Stage Life Sciences Innovation

Flagship Ventures and Merck Research Labs Form Strategic Collaboration to Foster Early-Stage Life Sciences Innovation

April 10, 2012

Initiative combines Merck’s drug development expertise with Flagship’s experience in building early stage companies

Tetraphase Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Tetraphase Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

May 13, 2013

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TTPH) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Selventa's Proprietary Systems Diagnostics Technology Platform

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Selventa's Proprietary Systems Diagnostics Technology Platform

May 13, 2013

SysDx helps doctors make the best therapeutic decisions by providing an in-depth understanding of intervening biochemical mechanisms

Affinnova Wins SBANE Innovation Award

Affinnova Wins SBANE Innovation Award

May 10, 2013

Waltham-Based Software and Services Provider Recognized as One of the Most Innovative Companies in New England

WALTHAM, Mass., May 10, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Affinnova, Inc., a global provider of software and services used by companies to dramatically improve their innovation and marketing success rates, today announced that it has won the New England Innovation Award, sponsored by the Small Business Association of New England (SBANE).

Acceleron’s ACE-536 Preclinical Data Presentation Selected for Best Abstract at 12th International Symposium on Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Acceleron’s ACE-536 Preclinical Data Presentation Selected for Best Abstract at 12th International Symposium on Myelodysplastic Syndromes

May 10, 2013

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

T2 Biosystems Named 2013 SBANE New England Innovation Award Winner

T2 Biosystems Named 2013 SBANE New England Innovation Award Winner

May 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

BG Medicine Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results

BG Medicine Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results

May 9, 2013

Abbott and bioMérieux Obtain CE Mark and Launch Galectin-3 Tests in EU

BGM Galectin-3 Revenues Coupled With Operational Discipline Drive Improved Financial Results

BG Medicine Appoints Dr. Paul Sohmer as Chief Executive Officer

BG Medicine Appoints Dr. Paul Sohmer as Chief Executive Officer

May 9, 2013

WALTHAM, Mass., May 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BG Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq:BGMD), a diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cardiovascular tests, today announced that it has appointed Paul Sohmer, M.D., as its President & Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr.

Receptos Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

Receptos Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

May 8, 2013

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Receptos, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCPT), a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic candidates for the treatment of immune and metabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,200,000 shares of its common stock at an initial public offering price of $14.00 per share. The shares of Receptos' common stock are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RCPT" on May 9, 2013.