MassBio

MassBio is a Cambridge nonprofit that represents and supports the Massachusetts life sciences industry. Its mission is to advance the state’s leadership in the life sciences so the industry grows, adds value to the health care system and improves patients’ lives. Membership spans more than 1,700 biotech companies, academic institutions, research hospitals and service organizations, and the group pursues policy, education, member programs, events and industry information on their behalf.

A Policy and Government Affairs team works on issues from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill to foster a robust biotechnology ecosystem. MassBioEdge, the group purchasing program, uses the collective size of the membership to secure discounts and better terms on supplies and services, which MassBio says saves members over 300 million dollars a year that can go back into research. The organization also publishes industry commentary and welcomes guest blogs from member companies.

What to Know

• MassBio was founded in 1985.
• Vision 2030 is its five-year strategic plan for furthering Massachusetts’ status as a leading life sciences hub.
• It hosts the Align Summit, where 55 companies present across tracks from AI-driven discovery to genetic medicines.