Three innovators describe emerging technologies that are changing how and where healthcare is delivered–and the challenges of bringing those technologies to market.
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Massachusetts to collaborate with innovation regions in Medicon Valley, Skandinavia, and Catalonia, in Spain
Massachusetts governor signs collaboration agreements with Medicon Valley in Denmark and Sweden, and with Catalonia, in Spain.
Companies Receive $1.3 M in MA-Israeli Collaboration Grants
Four Boston area Israeli collaborations receive $1.3 in funding for innovative medical and energy projects under new MA/Israel partnership.
Eeek! May I borrow your cat? Mice. Please advise.
This morning a woman came into the Charles Hotel while I was having coffee…with a dog that was only a little bigger than the mice in my apartment. I am trying to think of them as giant hairy cockroaches…but they are so cute and they cry. Eeeeeeek!
ProPublica: Newsgathering of, by and for the people
I think it’s exciting that members of the public can now help the press enhance understanding of the world we live in. I do wonder how many people will remain interested in contributing for free. But for journalists, here’s a scoop: ProPublica is hiring.
—–Anita Harris
Dandy ICA tastings: worth lioning up for?
Dandelion greens can be good for you and the price is right (free). But dandy as ICA’s summer tastings have been, last week’s wasn’t worth lioning up for.
Mass. Life Sciences Center sees 8-fold return in year 1
The MLSC, charged with distributing some $1B over a ten year period, invested $48.5 M in public dollars this year–its first full year of operation. The funds, in turn, have attracted nearly $359M in matching investments from companies, foundations, government, institutes and other private investors–an eight-fold return.
Bob Langer: inspiration for job seekers
In a recent talk, MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer described the difficulties he faced in his early career. For job hunters out there the message is simple but profound. Believe in yourself and your ideas, treat people kindly, and keep on going.
Great talk, Bob. Once again, bravo.