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MLSC, Wentworth Host Inaugural Life Sciences Talent Showcase

Life Sciences Talent Showcase / Photo courtesy of MLSC
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and Wentworth Institute of Technology recently hosted the inaugural Life Sciences Talent Showcase, convening colleges and nonprofit training organizations from across Boston to strengthen connections between emerging life sciences programs and employers in the region.
The event featured opening remarks from Sen. Liz Miranda, Wentworth President Mark Thompson and Kirk Taylor, MD, outgoing president and CEO of the MLSC. The speakers highlighted the collaborative environment that has made Massachusetts a global life sciences leader.
Attendees also participated in a panel
discussion led by Zenobia Moochhala, undersecretary at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development, on preparing the next generation of life sciences talent and the collective role of industry, academia and government in building a strong workforce pipeline.
The event concluded with a showcase
of life sciences education and training programs, a networking session where attendees had the opportunity to meet participating institutions, and a tour of the Wentworth labs funded by the MLSC, creating opportunities for faculty, industry leaders and ecosystem partners to connect, share ideas and explore future collaborations.
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