GO, MASSACHUSETTS
was a recognized leader in
s, but the state faced stiff competition, both domestic
al.
BIO International Convention, Governor Deval Patrick
usetts Life Science Initiative, a 10-year, $1 billion
nd strengthen the state’s leadership in the life sciences,
sciences as an economic engine for the Commonwealth.
sed by our state legislature and signed into law in June
ter, Massachusetts is now the recognized leader in this
tates and across the globe. World-class academic
ng hospitals, a talented workforce, industry leaders in
ciences, and a supportive political environment make
ife sciences “supercluster”.
Life Sciences Center (MLSC) was established to
iences Initiative. It is tasked with investing in life
economic development. Our goals at the Center are to
vation, and support good science that holds potential to
ndition The Center’s strategic priorities include funding
ces research, making financial investments to accelerate
ommercialization of promising new technologies,
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