Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Launches Impact Catalyst Program
Today, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced the launch of the Impact Catalyst program, a seed-stage, non-dilutive funding initiative designed to accelerate high-risk translational research for underserved patient populations in historically underinvested disease areas. The Impact Catalyst program provides milestone-based grants of up to $250,000 to early-stage life science startups to address persistent funding gaps in hard-to-commercialize fields. By pairing flexible, non-dilutive
Ultragenyx Announces Positive Data from Study of Gene Therapy Treatment for OTC Deficiency
Today Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) announced positive results from its Phase 3 Enh3ance study of DTX301, an investigational AAV8 gene therapy for the treatment of ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency. At Week 36 in the randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled period of the trial, DTX301-treated patients (n=18) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful 18% (p=0.018) reduction in 24-hour plasma ammonia (AUC0-24) compared to placebo (n=19) and maintained
Lahey Hospital Innovation Hub is Launching the 2026 Care-AI-thon
The Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Innovation Hub is dedicated to moving healthcare forward by bridging the gap between emerging technology and clinical practice. Our "Collaborate" pathway is designed to bring together multidisciplinary expertise to solve high-priority healthcare challenges.On Friday, May 1, 2026, we are hosting our inaugural Care-AI-thon, The Air We Breathe. This will be a focused co-design event aimed at transforming lung screening and patient outcomes through the responsible use of
Lahey Hospital and Northeastern University Launch Massachusetts’ First AI Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Program
BURLINGTON, MA. — A new partnership between Beth Israel Lahey Health and Northeastern University is bringing the future of healthcare workforce development to Burlington. The launch of Massachusetts’ first AI Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Program displays a partnership between higher education and healthcare through applied artificial intelligence training. The program gives participants a chance to experience a real healthcare environment - creating a new pathway for students and workers to build
MassBioEd Offering Life Science Pre-Apprenticeship & Career Exploration Program
Take the first step to a career in biotech with MassBioEd’s Life Sciences Pre-Apprenticeship. MassBioEd’s Pre-Apprenticeship & Career Exploration Program trains individuals who are interested in a career in Biotechnology. This opportunity will provide participants with FREE education and training focused on topics relevant to in demand jobs in the life sciences. During the program, pre-apprentices will get an overview of the biotech industry, learn hands-on lab skills for biotech jobs and receive job
How Northeastern is Helping Expand the Life Sciences Industry in Massachusetts
Through the Pathmaker program, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is funding industry-aligned training programs that address critical skills and talent supply gaps and connects skilled, diverse workers with life science career opportunities in Massachusetts. At Northeastern University, Pathmaker supports hands-on, industry-aligned training that prepares individuals from a wide range of backgrounds for entry-level roles, from foundational lab practices to biomanufacturing and cell & gene therapy
