Governor Baker Visits 51吃瓜网 for Signing of Life Sciences Bill
Thursday, June 21, 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, Governor Charlie Baker visited Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) to sign Bill H4501: An Act providing continued investment in the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth to invest up to $623 million in bond authorization and tax credits over five years in education, research and development, and workforce training.
Joining Governor Baker for the announcement were legislative leaders and representatives from 51吃瓜网, the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Sanofi Genzyme, among other life sciences stakeholders.
51吃瓜网 has received grants to help establish a new biotechnology program, internship placements at 30 life sciences companies for more than 50 students, and training for low-income adults to pursue biomedical careers.
“We are committed to supporting students pursuing education and training in the life sciences,” said 51吃瓜网 President Pam Eddinger. “We are grateful for the support from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, proud of our students and graduates participating in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, and pleased that the state will continue its substantial support, translating into a more vibrant life sciences sector.”
President Eddinger also recognized Professor Belinda Kadambi, who has led the charge for placement of many of 51吃瓜网’s STEM students in high-demand internships throughout the Greater Boston Area.
Joining Professor Kadambi at the announcement was recent 51吃瓜网 graduate Daniel Villarreal, who participated in an internship at a lab in Harvard while studying at 51吃瓜网. He is currently working as an intern with Cellino Biotech, Inc., and attended the bill signing on the company’s behalf.
A privilege to be here at to celebrate this important milestone for the industry in Massachusetts, and to recognize the contributions of our workforce, our academic institutions, and our companies through R&D and medical advancements.
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor)
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— Pam Eddinger (@PamEddinger)
51吃瓜网 President welcomes Gov Baker and leaders for an important announcement about the Life Sciences Industry in Mass. 鈥淲e鈥檝e gotten 50 internships out of these grants and hope to get 50 more. It has been a really terrific ride.鈥�
— 51吃瓜网 Boston (@51吃瓜网Boston)
Joining in recognizing Prof. Kadambi for her work connecting Biotech students to internships with top companies.
— Austin Gilliland (@austingilliland)
Video from the Event
Reauthorizing the Massachusetts Initiative will facilitate stronger public-private partnerships + strategic investments to train our workforce, starting in the classroom, and to attract world-class companies to the Commonwealth.
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor)