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  1. Articles mentioning both Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute and Baystate Health

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    1. Seahorse Bioscience raises $9.4M

      Explore masshightech.com (May 22 2012) Life Sciences

      Seahorse Bioscience raises $9.4M ...he pathophysiology of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Amherst

    2. Diabetes researcher Dr. Sabyasachi Sen shares insight

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 27 2012) Life Sciences

      Diabetes researcher Dr. Sabyasachi Sen shares insight ...G Submitted photoDr. Sabyasachi Sen is an endocrinologist in the endocrine and diabetes division at Baystate Medical Center as well as an award-winning diabetes researcher at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield, a collaboration between the center and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    3. Editorial: New UMass president Robert Caret setting right tone

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 12 2011) Education

      Editorial: New UMass president Robert Caret setting right tone ...ty in its orbit, notably at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in collaboration with Baystate Medical Center, and a urban design center at Court Square. We agree with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno that i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health

    4. Western Massachusetts: the next life sciences hub?

      Explore masshightech.com (Apr 1 2011) Life Sciences

      ...m-Bannister pointed out that Springfield is a gateway city to western Massachusetts that is home to Baystate Medical Center and the nonprofit Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute. A core of life sciences companies already is digging into the  area, including Seahorse Bioscience... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    5. Colleges claim they bring $2 billion a year to Western Massachusetts economy

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 12 2011) Education

      Colleges claim they bring $2 billion a year to Western Massachusetts economy ... and design services to the city and nonprofit organizations. The university is also a partner with Baystate Health in the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a medical research center located at Baystate’s fo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Smith College

    6. Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts ...am-Bannister, in addition to world-class researchers at the University of Massachusetts, and the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a six-year-old partnership between UMass and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. “We have some very important aspects of this cluster happening in western Massachus... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    7. Joseph Jerry tabbed to lead PVLSI

      Explore Daily Collegian (Nov 22 2010) Life Sciences

      Joseph Jerry tabbed to lead PVLSI University of Massachusetts Professor Joseph Jerry was appointed Scientific Director of the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVSLI) earlier this fall. He succeeds Professor Lawrence Schwartz, who was recently appointed the ......wartz, who was recently appointed the Isenberg Professor of Integrative Science. The University and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield joined forces in 2002 to create the PVLSI, a research environment, which, its leader... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    8. UMass Amherst Office of News & Information : News Releases : Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute Names New Science Director

      Explore University of Massachusetts Amherst (Nov 8 2010) Life Sciences

      UMass Amherst Office of News & Information : News Releases : Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute Names New Science Director ...t cancer prevention. The institute is lucky to have one great leader succeeding another." About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    9. UMass Amherst Office of News & Information : News Releases : Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute Announces New CEAR Director

      Explore University of Massachusetts Amherst (Nov 5 2010) Life Sciences

      UMass Amherst Office of News & Information : News Releases : Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute Announces New CEAR Director ...logy-based companies. For more information, visit the agency’s website: www.masstech.org. About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Baystate Health

    10. Amarantus MA Announces Collaboration With Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute

      Explore earthtimes.org (Jun 25 2010) Life Sciences

      ...ing to advance its lead programs into clinical development. www.amarantustherapeutics.com About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    11. Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute expands research lab in Springfield

      Explore Daily Collegian (Apr 14 2010) Life Sciences

      ...o create 30 new job opportunities in addition to the already 45 currently employed at the facility. Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute expands research lab in Springfield By: Jennifer Heshion | April 14, 2010 | The Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI) announced the beginning of a $4.3 million project on April 13, to expand the research space......pecially grateful for the support of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, Congressman Richard ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    12. PVLSI and Seahorse Bioscience team up to validate novel technology - Member Company News - News - Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

      Explore Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (Feb 22 2010) Life Sciences

      ... and throughout Massachusetts," observed Dr. Lawrence Schwartz, PVLSI's science director. About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI) PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Amherst

    13. Business development manager joins PVLSI - Member Company News - News - Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

      Explore Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (Feb 16 2010) Life Sciences

      ... biomedical research, human health, and the economic well-being of our region and state." About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI) PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Amherst

    14. Renovations to begin for UMass design center in Springfield's Court Square | Breaking News - MassLive.com -

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010) Education , Financial Services , Life Sciences

      Renovations to begin for UMass design center in Springfield's Court Square | Breaking News - MassLive.com - ...t least in the prototype stage but hopefully as market-ready products. Holub also talked about the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a medical research center the university started in partnership with Baystate Health. Dr. Paul Friedmann, executive director of the institute, said it is just about to begin constructi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual   Baystate Health

    15. Western Mass. projects funded in spending bill

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2009) Education

      ...novated, Olver said. Neal's office said the $2.8 million for his district includes $800,000 for the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield for the upgrade of research equipment. Life Sciences Institute, located in Springfie...... equipment. Life Sciences Institute, located in Springfield's North End, is a joint venture between Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The institute was established in 2002 and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Holyoke Medical Center

    16. Business Leader Keith Parent Joins Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute Board of Directors

      Explore University of Massachusetts Amherst (Aug 26 2009) Information Technology , Life Sciences

      ...de select regions in North America. For more information, visit www.courtsquaregroup.com. About the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI) PVLSI was created in 2002 as a joint venture of Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the dual missions of biomedical research and econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield Technical Community College   Baystate Health

    17. Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield might receive ...

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 30 2009) Education , Life Sciences

      SPRINGFIELD - The Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute would receive $400,000 if a bill passed by the U.S. Senate becomes law. This week the Senate, by an......a vote. The Life Sciences Institute, located in Springfield's North End, is a joint venture between Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The institute was established in 2002 and work ther... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    18. UMass, UConn getting closer

      Explore masslive.com (May 30 2009) Education , Life Sciences

      ...ance of capturing some of that money, but it will not hear back until the fall. In Springfield, the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a partnership between UMass and Baystate Health, has already collected $10 million in National Institutes of Health funding, part of $21 million i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Baystate Health

    19. Springfield ranks high for biotech readiness - The Republican

      Explore masslive.com (May 1 2009) Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences

      ...chusetts residents worked for 400 companies in the biotech industry, Abair said. Friedmann said the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute has about 40 employees now. It's a collaboration between Baystate Health and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where scientists research breast cancer, diabetes an... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Biotechnology Council   Baystate Health

    20. Massachusetts Biotechnology Council gives Springfield high rating for companies looking to set up laboratories or factories

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2009) Education , Life Sciences , Medical Devices

      Massachusetts Biotechnology Council gives Springfield high rating for companies looking to set up laboratories or factories ...chusetts residents worked for 400 companies in the biotech industry, Abair said. Friedmann said the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute has about 40 employees now. It's a collaboration between Baystate Health and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where scientists research breast cancer, diabetes an... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Biotechnology Council   Baystate Health

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