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  1. Articles mentioning both Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute and University of Massachusetts

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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 economic development. Seahorse, which was... (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 ... as most complications of diabetes are secondary to vessel blockage. As a research scientist at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a collaboration between Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I am involved in research into the regeneration of blood vessels in a blood vessel blockag... (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 ...istening tour that will take him across the Bay State, courtesy of a Peter Pan bus. Editorial: New UMass president Robert Caret setting right tone Published: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 12:00 AM The Repub...... of Massachusetts President Robert Caret speaks at a breakfast meeting at the Springfield Sheraton. University of Massachusetts President Robert L. Caret has hit the ground running – and, more importantly, listening – as he beg... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health

    4. Editorial: Plan to use $1.5 million from Rays of Hope Walk for breast cancer research good news for Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 13 2011) Life Sciences

      Editorial: Plan to use $1.5 million from Rays of Hope Walk for breast cancer research good news for Western Massachusetts ...illion from the Rays of Hope to help establish a breast cancer research center at the nine-year-old Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute at 3601 Main St. The center, which will be known as the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Resea...... Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, is a collaboration between Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Editorial: Plan to use $1.5 million from ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    5. PVLSI opens new Breast Cancer Research Center

      Explore Daily Collegian (Apr 11 2011) Life Sciences

      PVLSI opens new Breast Cancer Research Center The Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI) announced Monday that it has received a grant of $1.5 million from the cancer research orga......oted to biomedical research, which was established nine years ago through a partnership between the University of Massachusetts and Springfield’s Baystate Medical Center, will receive the grant over a five-year period beginning... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Greenfield

    6. Western Massachusetts: the next life sciences hub?

      Explore masshightech.com (Apr 1 2011) Life Sciences

      ...yet been considered by its board of directors – $95 million for a Life Sciences Research Complex at UMass Amherst, $6.5 million for incubator space at William Stanley Business Park in Pittsfield, and $5.5 ...... for incubator space at William Stanley Business Park in Pittsfield, and $5.5 million to expand the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield. Of the $1 billion the life sciences center has to spend ... (Read Full Article)

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

    7. March 31 Summit to Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western ...

      Explore smith.edu (Mar 14 2011) Life Sciences

      ...nsored by the City of Northampton, Five Colleges, Inc., the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, will bring together some 10...... summit, cites the collective power of five colleges – Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and UMass Amherst – as key resources that bring powerful research assets and a sustained commitment to the ec... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    8. Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Executive Director Mitch Adams to be replaced

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2011) Life Sciences

      Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Executive Director Mitch Adams to be replaced ...irector of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative; and John V. Lombardi, right, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, gather following a $3 million check presentation for the expansion of the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute. BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, a public-private agency that help... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

    9. Life sciences research at Pioneer Valley colleges is poised to become leading hub

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 19 2011) Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

      Life sciences research at Pioneer Valley colleges is poised to become leading hub ...ciences cluster are academic leaders, researchers, clinicians and leaders of agencies such as the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute of Springfield. At the hub of it all is the University of Massachusetts Amherst, known for its excellence in research. Study life sciences - essentially the health and sci......cellor for Research and Engagement Michael F. Malone Federal dollars have helped start and grow the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, a collaboration ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    10. 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 ...universities estimate that their economic impact on the region totals more than $2 billion with the University of Massachusetts at Amherst as the clear leader. In Amherst, UMass contributed $1.43 billion in economic activity to the economy, according to a recent report produce... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Smith College

    11. Life Sciences event at Smith College in Northampton called off by snow

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2011) Life Sciences

      Life Sciences event at Smith College in Northampton called off by snow ...nsored by the City of Northampton, Five Colleges, Inc., the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. The plan was to bring toget... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    12. 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 ha... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    13. Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass.

      Explore smith.edu (Jan 6 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass. ... summit, cites the collective power of five colleges – Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and UMass Amherst – as key resources that bring powerful research assets and a sustained commitment to the ec......nsored by the City of Northampton, Five Colleges, Inc., the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, will bring together some 10... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    14. Joseph Jerry tabbed to lead PVLSI

      Explore Daily Collegian (Nov 22 2010) Life Sciences

      Joseph Jerry tabbed to lead PVLSI ...grative Science. Joseph Jerry tabbed to lead PVLSI By: Ashley Berger | November 22, 2010 | Courtesy UMass.edu 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    15. 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 .... Schwartz was recently appointed Eugene M. and Ronnie Isenberg Professor of Integrative Science at UMass Amherst. "Under Larry’s direction, the PVLSI grew from an idea, to a world-class research center, a......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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    16. 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 ...ished extensively in the apoptosis field, Schneider has taught several apoptosis-related courses at UMass Amherst and mentored many undergraduates and graduate students in the field. In addition, Schneid......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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Baystate Health

    17. 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 economic development. Drawing on each of ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    18. Seahorse Bioscience grows through Mass. expansion

      Explore masshightech.com (Jun 23 2010) Life Sciences , Medical Devices

      Seahorse Bioscience grows through Mass. expansion ... an expansion of the manufacturing facility there, to 25,000 square feet from 14,000 square feet. UMass Boston launches Entrepreneurship Center MHT's Julie Donnelly: Colleges see uptick in interdisciplin...... design engineer and manufacturing manager. The company has recently begun a collaboration with the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, with a budget of $4 million in 2009 and a staff of 50, including scientists, graduate students and... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Chicopee   Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute

    19. Amarantus appoints Lawrence Schwartz & expands to MA

      Explore Welcome to Pharmalive.com (Jun 16 2010) Life Sciences

      ...y the Director of the Center of Excellence in Apoptosis Research ('CEAR'), Founding Director of the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute ('PVLSI') in Springfield, Mass., and Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Amarantus is working with Dr. Schwartz and other Massachusetts-based collaborators on ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

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

      Explore Daily Collegian (Apr 14 2010) Life Sciences

      ...e-of-the-art biomedical research facility. As the latest in a series of collaborations between the University of Massachusetts and the city of Springfield, the PVLSI project will add approximately 8,000 square feet of space t...... as well as offices and conference room spaces. A joint venture of the Bay State Medical Center and UMass, the PVLSI was established in 2002 with the purpose of furthering biomedical research and economic ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    21. 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 economic development.  Drawing on each of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Amherst

    22. 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 economic development.  Drawing on each of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Amherst

    23. 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 - ...uary 28, 2010, 7:15PM UMassSpringfield128.jpg Photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanMichael A. Leto, University of Massachusetts vice chancellor for development and alumni relations; UMass Chancellor Robert C. Holub; and George R. Dittomassi Jr., of Longmeadow, member of the class of 195......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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual   Baystate Health

    24. Navy Lab seeks users for its research - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 18 2010) Aerospace/Defense , Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences , Manufacturing

      ...il of Western Massachusetts. People were there from FloDesign Wind Turbine Corp. in Wilbraham, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Western New England College's Engineering Department and the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield. "You design this material, sometimes at the atomic level, then the challenge becom......ll-being of our Marines on the ground," Stewart said. "We need to do a lot to protect our Marines." UMass has ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Western New England University   Springfield

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