Life sciences

IDEXX beats expectations on Q1 results, raises 2026 outlook

Over the past four quarters, the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus earnings per share and revenue estimates four times.

UNE med school places 166 graduates in residencies, including 13 in Maine

The Match Day event took place March 20 in the university's new state-of-the art medical education facility, the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences, which opened for the current academic year.

$1M gift funds Jackson Lab biomedical research scholarship

The Worthington-JAX Biomedical Fellows Scholarship aims to offer innovative, experiential biomedical research training opportunities for current Worthington Scholars and alumni.

🔒Bar Harbor lab plans $5.4M renovation of ‘humanized’ mouse production facility

Jackson Lab plans to renovate an existing 3,500-square-foot facility on the Bar Harbor campus, expand capacity and meet growing market demand for advanced research mice.
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🔒Biotech building boom: Maine innovators expanding facilities, staff

The recent wave of expansions demonstrates that Maine’s life sciences sector is not only growing, but putting down long-term roots.

Blue Biotech Summit will gather startups, policymakers and investors

Co-hosted by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Hatch Blue, with support from the Maine Technology Institute, the event is designed to accelerate the translation of ocean research into commercial opportunities.

Thomas College professor receives grant to forward K-12 STEM education

The project is designed to address the shortage in Maine of qualified STEM educators by providing teachers with classroom-ready lessons while preparing future educators with hands-on training.

🔒Economic development: Housing, life sciences key for Maine’s economic development chief

Maine's commission of economic and community development says his "aggressively optimistic" about Maine's economy in 2026.
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🔒Construction moving ahead at Roux Institute’s evolving Portland campus

The soaring seven-story structure will be the future home of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, which is projected to welcome graduate students for the spring 2028 semester.

Innovation expert to head Maine life sciences center

Orland native Sarah Delmar has been named founding director of the Maine Life Sciences Innovation Center.
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