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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...