40 Stories for 40 Years
Discover the compelling stories that highlight MBI's 40-year journey, celebrating its rich history, impactful work, and the innovative spirit that has shaped the life sciences landscape in Central MA.
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Catalyst of Innovation: The Genesis of MBI
You probably already know that MBI is the Commonwealth’s longest-running incubator, but not many know the true origins of our humble nonprofit. Did you know...
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Bridging the Gap: The Biomanufacturing Workforce Initiative
Biomanufacturing Workforce Initiative Since industry and academia often speak different languages (figuratively speaking), MBI partnered with MassHire in 2020 to create the Biomanufacturing Workforce Initiative...
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From Curriculum to Careers: MBI’s Grant-Driven Biotech Workforce Development
MBI’s workforce development efforts started well before our Challenge Grants came about. One of the key activities of the Massachusetts Biomedical Research Institute (MBRI), which...
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Golf Outings for a Cause
For years, MBI held annual golf fundraising events to support the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI. As a nod to this fun...
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Spotlight on MBI Vice President Zu Shen, Ph.D.
MBI’s first Vice President, Shen holds a bachelor of arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Clark University and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from...
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MBI Legacy Spotlight: Abe Haddad, DMD
It is impossible to talk about those who played an instrumental role in the inception and legacy of MBI without mentioning Abe Haddad. Dr. Abraham...
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