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Boston Biotech Pulse: Shutdowns, Pfizer Deal, and the Future of Innovation

In this week’s episode, John Stanford reports from Boston - the beating heart of global biotech - with insights from investors, scientists, and executives shaping the future of life sciences. He breaks down what the government shutdown means for FDA operations, unpacks the White House–Pfizer deal, and shares key takeaways from conversations on U.S. competitiveness, biotech investment, and the next generation of talent and technology.

How do you see policy uncertainty affecting biotech innovation?

Are U.S. policies doing enough to keep the next generation of scientists here?

What biotech…

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