Hello Readers!

As you have probably noticed if you’ve been following along here at MassBioHQ, 2012 has been a very busy year so far for MassBio. The first half of the year included our Policy Breakfast, the MassBio Annual Meeting, and, most recently, Lifecycle Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Pavilion at the 2012 BIO International Convention. The Mass Pavilion showcased the unique elements and collaborative work of our life sciences super cluster and demonstrated why Massachusetts is the place to be.

We also recently had significant successes with legislation enacted both on Capitol Hill and Beacon Hill—with highlights including PDUFA reauthorization on the federal level and the passage of co-pay assistance legislation in Massachusetts.

Thank you to all our members and supporters for making the first half of 2012 such a success!

This summer we are gearing up for our not-to-be-missed late summer & fall events:

Second Annual Purchasing Consortium Member Appreciation & Networking Event
August 9, 2012

Join us for an afternoon of networking, raffles, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres at the outdoor patio of Catalyst Restaurant, located just below our offices at 300 Tech Square. Register here. (Free parking at the Tech Square Garage!)

18th Annual MassBioEd Golf Classic
September 7, 2012

What could be better than a round of golf, food, drinks, networking, and fun for a great cause? The Golf Classic supports MassBioEd’s activities in STEM and biotechnology education in Massachusetts through school programs, workforce training, and lifelong learning. Held at the beautiful Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA, the Golf Classic sells out each year so reserve your spot today.

BioPharm America 2012
September 19-21, 2012

Now is the time to register for BioPharm America™! If you register by July 20 you will save $200 off registration. MassBio Members save an additional $200, so if you register by July 20, you can save $400.

BioPharm America™ is North America’s premiere partnering conference — a unique, high powered business exchange uniting international and world class life sciences companies at one location for three days. At BioPharm America, you will meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. Register today.

I hope you have a great summer and I look forward to seeing you soon at one of our events!

Until next time,

Bob Coughlin
President & CEO, MassBio