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?? Our Latest Impact Report is here! ?? We’re excited to unveil our 2024 Impact Report, celebrating another year woven together by the threads of innovation, leadership, and community. Last year, we strengthened our commitment to supporting biotech entrepreneurs, and the results speak for themselves: ?? $2B raised by LabCentral companies ?? 30 clinical trials launched ?? 839 new life sciences jobs created ?? 160 investor & partner introductions ?? 8 exhibits featuring 14 artists The collective efforts of each team member, resident, sponsor, panelist, event attendee, and many others create the fabric of our success — and for that we thank you! Check out the full report to see how we’re shaping the future of biotech! ?? https://lnkd.in/eFSb7gUC

#WomensHistoryMonth may be coming to a close, but the conversation doesn’t stop here. At our recent #IWD event, we gathered insights from incredible women leaders in biotech who are shaping the future of #science and #innovation. Their words remind us that progress isn’t just about one month—it’s about championing #equality, #leadership, and #opportunity every day. Let’s keep amplifying these voices and ensuring that biotech remains a space where everyone can thrive! ??

Huge congratulations to the winner of this year's Servier Golden Ticket award, VISKA Bio! ?? After an engaging pitch event featuring three finalists, one outstanding team secured the #GoldenTicket prize that covers $50,000 in funding for space at LabCentral! We want to extend our appreciation to all the finalists who participated in this competition. Your contributions to the scientific community are invaluable, and we have no doubt you’ll continue to reach remarkable milestones. Thanks again to Servier for their continued support in fostering #innovation and nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders. ??

What keeps great leaders going? Family, passion, and a lot of #teamwork! ? In our latest episode of #TheDish, Nabiha Saklayen shares how she balances building a legacy at Cellino with family life—and why having a rock-solid support system makes all the difference. In the wise words of Johannes Fruehauf, "Big shoutout to the supportive moms and spouses and kids!" Want to learn more about how intentional team building and work-life balance helped fuel Cellino's #innovation? Watch the episode here ?? https://lnkd.in/gvpxTwc9

Partnership alert! ?? We're thrilled to welcome Mispro as our newest Gold Sponsor! This partnership marks an expansion to our longstanding relationship with Mispro and will serve as a game-changer for our resident startups. Our residents will now have streamlined access to Mispro's turnkey vivarium facilities—a critical resource for translational research. Last night, we kicked off this exciting new chapter with a St. Patrick’s-themed happy hour, mingling with the Mispro team and hearing from President & COO, Yohan Tessier BSc MBA. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! We’re excited for this partnership and the impact it will have in accelerating scientific innovation! Read more about this partnership here: https://lnkd.in/e7TWS6Mu

LabCentral is thrilled to announce the creation of a new?AI?BioHub?in Kendall Square, specifically designed to support biotech startups in search of?#AI?and?#biotech?resources!? ? This exciting new initiative, made possible by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Sector Spark grant, enables us to invest in essential research tools and partnership with C10 Labs that will accelerate AI-driven life sciences #innovation. Huge thanks to MassTech for their support in helping us create a space where AI and biology come together to drive real-world breakthroughs. ? C10 Labs, an AI-focused venture studio, will co-lead multiple Ai/biotech cohorts, combining their expertise in building & scaling AI-driven startups paired with our state-of-the-art wet lab space to help founders bridge the gap between computational models and lab experiments. ? We're also thrilled to welcome Anna Marie Wagner as a strategic advisor for the AI BioHub! “AI has already fundamentally transformed the upstream discovery process and has the opportunity to deeply impact every stage of drug development, but we still see a conspicuous gap between the promise and experimental realities of AI,” said Anna Marie Wagner, “LabCentral’s new AI BioHub bridges this gap, creating a truly integrated platform to support the next generation of techbio entrepreneurs.”?? ? The first cohorts will convene this summer! To learn more, head to the press release below ?? ??

We are officially back in the swing of things at LabCentral, with a busy couple weeks ahead! Whether you're looking for thought-provoking panels or can’t-miss #networking opportunities, we’ve got you covered. These upcoming events are sure to inspire, connect, and drive #innovation! ?? 3/18 – St. Patricks Happy Hour with Mispro ?? 3/19 – Lunch & Learn with New England Biolabs ?? 3/26 – Servier's 2025 Early Innovation Awards ?? 3/26 – 'Make Work Fair' Author talk with Dr. Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi ?? 3/27 – Amino & Mingle Speed Networking with Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ?? Don’t miss out! Check out our full events calendar and RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gbTeq25Z

From curiosity to company...how do you make the leap? ?? On our latest episode of The Dish, Nabiha Saklayen shares how she made the leap from #academia to #entrepreneurship by shifting her mindset from exploring pure scientific curiosity to solving real world problems—and how that mindset has fueled Cellino’s success. ?? Catch the full epsiode on our YouTube channel! https://lnkd.in/d8wd-RAp

#IWD may have happened on Sunday, but we wouldn't miss an opportunity to celebrate brilliant women. At today's #InternationalWomensDay event, we spent the afternoon listening to our panelists tell personal testimonies, share affirmations, inspire change for the future. Throughout all of these talks we were reminded of the shared power we all hold when we unite across the board to speak up. While we've come a long way, there is still much more work to do. As Michal Preminger said, "We can’t expect the world to give us permission to change it” A huge thank you to all of our guest speakers, Yvonne Hao, Penny Heaton, M.D., Melinda Richter, and Emily Man, as well as Michal Preminger for moderating. Special shoutout to Rosie's Place, the first shelter for women founded in the country, for hosting a virtual donation drive to supply guests with necessities. ?? Visit this link to access the wishlist to support the cause: https://amzn.to/4imMX7D We hope everyone has a lovely #WomensHistoryMonth and don't forget to don your victory pose! I’m bold, I win, I shine!

?? GOLDEN TICKET ALERT ?? We're excited to launch CKD Pharm first #GoldenTicket at LabCentral! As a new Gold Sponsor, CKD Pharm is eager to support trailblazing startups and contribute to the #innovation thriving in Kendall Square. Startups working in digital & personalized healthcare, #immunology, #neuroscience, #oncology, #ophthalmology, #rarediseases, or #AI-driven research, this is your chance! The winning startup gets $50,000 in credit for space & services at our flagship 700 Main St. location, plus access to CKD’s vast ecosystem. Apply by April 18th for your chance to join our community! ???? https://lnkd.in/ePX6VMQD