AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup & Boston Hospitality: Boston’s Licensing Board approved later hours for 191 bars and restaurants through July 31, with many venues allowed to serve until 3 a.m., as FIFA matches, July Fourth, and Sail Boston bring crowds. Biotech Manufacturing in Massachusetts: Skylark Bio (Cambridge) and Forge Biologics (Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services) announced an AAV development and cGMP manufacturing partnership, with Forge’s Columbus facility set to support Skylark’s clinical push. Healthcare Workforce Pressure: Inlightened’s Q2 survey finds clinician burnout is the top threat to healthcare system stability, with most respondents expecting worsening conditions over the next 24 months. Gene Therapy Delivery Research: University of Houston researchers report salt-loaded lipid nanoparticles can improve delivery of fragile gene therapies into cells by tackling the endosomal escape problem. Energy & Inflation: U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May, driven largely by energy prices—an issue that can ripple into Massachusetts costs for fuel and goods. Finance/Insurance: AM Best assigned an “aa-” stable rating to MassMutual’s newly issued $1B surplus notes.
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