MetroWest
Life Sciences Network
Upcoming Events
June MWLSN Gathering
at the ABI-LAB Block Party
June 3rd
Join us for the June MWLSN Gathering at the ABI-LAB Block Party on Wednesday, June 3 from 4:00–7:00 pm. It’s a great opportunity to connect with peers across the life sciences community, share perspectives, and build new relationships in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy an evening of networking, food, drinks, music, yard games, and even a remote control racing course. We’re looking forward to welcoming you there.
Brew Your Network
November 4th
Start your day with great coffee and even better connections! Join us for a morning networking event designed specifically for professionals in the life sciences industry. Whether you're looking to spark new ideas, explore career opportunities, or simply connect with others in your field, this event is the perfect place to start.
Meet Members
Member Spotlight:
Rick McKenna
Meet Rick McKenna, Executive Director of the Framingham Economic Development Corporation and a champion for the growth of life sciences and emerging technologies in our region. In this MetroWest Life Sciences Network Member Spotlight, Rick shares how the thriving life sciences ecosystem inspires his work.
Member Spotlight:
Susan Rigby
Meet Susan Rigby, an accomplished research scientist with expertise spanning molecular diagnostics, cell culture applications, and biopharma manufacturing. In this MetroWest Life Sciences Member Spotlight, Susan shares her insights from in-person connections, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations with industry professionals.
Member Spotlight:
Stephanie Flood
Meet Stephanie Flood, a distinguished Facilities and Operations leader with expertise in project management, lab and office buildouts, and EHS programs. In this MetroWest Life Sciences Member Spotlight, Stephanie shares how in-person networking fosters connections, career growth, and industry insights.
Building MedTech Synergies at Olympus’ World-Class Corporate Campus
Dozens of attendees pulled up in a touring bus to the Olympus Westborough campus, to learn the Massachusetts approach to medtech ecosystems. The tour, coordinated by MetroWest Life Sciences Network (Boston, Mass.) and medtech company Olympus (Westborough, Mass.) included dignitaries such as vice-presidents and managers from medtech companies in the European Union, Asia and South America , with a focus on the technology and innovation that the company offers the region.
Advancing the life sciences community
in Boston's MetroWest
The MetroWest Life Sciences Network is a regional collaboration of healthcare and life science-based organizations, municipalities, and economic and business development organizations located in Boston’s MetroWest.
Companies in the life sciences industry face a variety of common business issues, including regulatory, intellectual property, research, and reimbursement. MetroWest Life Sciences Network Association (the Association) was formed to be the central voice to both protect and advance the interests of its member life sciences companies. Specifically, the Association was formed to promote the common business interests of its members by promoting the image of the industry as a whole, to serve as a central, unified voice for companies in the life sciences industry, and to monitor legislative activities at both a federal and state level and report any developments to its members. The Association will accomplish these goals through a variety of activities including educational as well as advocacy and communications to members. Education will take the form of seminars and the preparation of materials for members designed to address common issues facing members. Advocacy services will include lobbying on issues relating to members’ common business interests, communicating with regulators, and educating regulators and legislators on matters of importance to the industry.
Membership in the Association will be available to any company in the life sciences industry. Financial support will be primarily in the form of membership dues.
