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Research & Development

  • Worcester State to dedicate STEM center to $1M donor

    Emily Micucci January 24, 2017

    Worcester State University will honor an alumnus who donated $1 million to fund STEM research and education.

    Emily Micucci January 24, 2017
  • Having fun identifying your corporate strengths

    Kelly Paquin January 23, 2017

    There are many blocks needed to build a successful business. These blocks are dynamic and contain specific infrastructures and characteristics, but fit together in a cohesive manner.

    Kelly Paquin January 23, 2017
  • Marlborough drugmaker completes $2.7M Cambridge purchase

    January 11, 2017

    Marlborough drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. has completed its purchase of Cambridge cancer treatment company MirImmune Inc.

    January 11, 2017
  • WPI researcher receives $1.1 million to study stressed bacteria

    January 11, 2017

    The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.1 million to a Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor for a five-year study of bacteria in stressful conditions, the school announced Wednesday.

    January 11, 2017
  • MLSC announces life sciences incentive program

    January 5, 2017

    The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center on Thursday announced it is now accepting applications for a new round of its Tax Incentive Program and is encouraging companies outside of Greater Boston to apply.

    January 5, 2017
  • WPI researchers develop chip for early cancer screening

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016

    Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a chip that could lead to early detection of cancer metastasis.

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016
  • Harvard Pilgrim receives $3.2M for study

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016

    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute researchers have received $3.2 million in funding to study how high-deductible health plans and preventative drug lists impact asthma patients.

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016
  • Gallup survey finds healthcare professionals most trusted

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016

    Americans view healthcare professionals as more trustworthy than most other professionals, according to annual Gallup survey results released Monday.

    Emily Micucci December 21, 2016
  • Column: UMass Medical brings disease study closer to home

    Chen Xu December 1, 2016

    UMass Medical School is now home to two high-resolution microscopes, the first of their kind in New England.

    Chen Xu December 1, 2016
  • SeaChange secures London film streaming deal

    Brad Kane September 6, 2016

    As the Acton company moves forward with new leadership trying to rectify its financials, SeaChange International on Tuesday announced it is nearing a deal with a London-based film and television distributor to use SeaChange's platform to stream

    Brad Kane September 6, 2016
  • Sunovion plans $624M Canadian acquisition

    September 6, 2016

    Marlborough drugmaker Sunovion Pharmaceuticals has agreed to acquire Toronto-based Cynapsus Therapeutics for $624 million sometime in the fourth quarter.

    September 6, 2016
  • WPI's new chief research officer eyes next level projects

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute has named Bogdan Vernescu as the school's vice provost for research, putting him in charge of directing the school's research and controlling its intellectual property and innovation.

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016
  • Massachusetts named most innovative state

    January 8, 2016

    Bloomberg Business has named Massachusetts as the most innovative state in America, just beating out Silicon Valley and California in the rankings.

    January 8, 2016
  • AbbVie hepatitis drug granted priority review

    January 8, 2016

    Worcester pharmaceutical firm AbbVie has received priority review status from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for its drug meant to treat those suffering from chronic hepatitis C virus.

    January 8, 2016
  • Ocata tackles cornea tissue shortage

    Sam Bonacci December 29, 2015

    Marlborough-based Ocata Therapeutics is moving forward on research that could lead to a steady supply of tissue to treat diseased and injured corneas.

    Sam Bonacci December 29, 2015
  • Former GlaxoSmithKline CEO joins Framingham biopharma board

    Emily Micucci December 10, 2015

    Jean-Pierre Garnier has been appointed chairman of the board of Alzheon Inc., a Framingham-based private biopharmaceutical startup focused on developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

    Emily Micucci December 10, 2015

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As housing prices spike, do you raise your employees' compensation to ensure they can afford to live in Central Mass.?
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Poll Description

In June, the median single-family home price in Worcester County rose by 2.6% to $513,000 while the median home price in Middlesex County climbed by 2.2% to a $905,000. These increased prices have not deterred buyers, as the counties saw a 10.8% and a 6.2% increase in transactions over-the-year from last June, respectively. 

Despite the increase in sales, Massachusetts is experiencing an unhealthy house-price-to-income ratio, with the typical home in Massachusetts costing six times the average annual household income, according to The Boston Globe.