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Boston Scientific continues acquisition streak, eyes Newton cancer treatment provider

Boston Scientific is expanding its presence in cancer treatment as the Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer intends to acquire Intera Oncology, a Newton-based medical device company focused on interventional oncology therapy.

German biotech firm opens $90M+ facility in Marlborough

After three years of work and nearly $100 million in investments, Sartorius opened its Center for BioProcess Innovation in Marlborough on Thursday.

Ashland life sciences firm granted $2M from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a nonprofit addressing inequities on a global scale, has extended its reach to Central Massachusetts, awarding Ashland-based BioSurfaces a $2.06 million grant.

Boston Scientific completes $3.7B purchase of California bowel dysfunction company

Boston Scientific, a Marlborough medical device manufacturer, has officially closed its acquisition of Axonics Inc. after entering into a purchase agreement in January. 
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Framingham-based biopharma company announces merger agreement with San Diego firm

The merger would see the combined company operating under the Cullgen name and headquartered in San Diego.

Compromise state economic development bill sees $500M for life sciences, $400M for climate tech

Top Democrats on Tuesday evening filed a compromise economic development bill months after their deadline-day talks collapsed, packing the measure with state support for the life sciences and climate technology industries, ticket sales regulations, a new live theater tax credit, educator diversity reforms and more.

Boston Scientific to acquire California firm treating irregular heartbeats

Expanding its portfolio further into cardiovascular health, Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortex, a California medical technology company working to advance the treatment of atrial fibrillation. 

Clark opens biotech lab expansion funded by $750K life sciences grant

Clark University in Worcester has opened a new biotechnology research laboratory after one of its professors received a $750,000 grant.
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As the biomanufacturing sector continues to expand into a wide range of applications, billions of dollars are being spent on biomedical research, targeting diseases and improving patient outcomes with technology.
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