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Life Science Innovation: Who Should Pay?

The panel discussion “Life Science Innovation: Who Should Pay?” was held May 9 at WBUR’s CitySpace. Hosted by Questrom’s Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets, and Society, panelists Curt Nickisch (Questrom’13) (from right), Harvard Business Review IdeaCast cohost, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Rena Conti, a Questrom associate professor of markets, public policy, and law, Michael Sherman, RA Capital Management venture partner, and Andrew Obenshain, biotech company bluebird bio CEO, explored how to ensure continued innovation and access to gene and cell therapy without breaking the bank.

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A Birder’s Guide to Boston University

Believe it or not, more than 100 bird species visit BU’s urban campuses—whether you’re a beginning bird-watcher or an expert in ornithology, there’s lots to see

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Field Production Services loans COM students all of the video, audio and lighting gear they need

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Alumni

COM’s Newest Journalism Grad Took Her Time

Betsy Dribben left BU in 1968—55 years later she returned to finish her degree

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Comm Ave Runway: May Edition

Our monthly fashion series finds stylish students and asks them how they achieve their look

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