Join the Northeastern Biotech entrepreneurs as they welcome Bob Coughlin, President and CEO, MassBio. As President and CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, Bob’s mission is to foster a positive environment that enables each biotechnology company to achieve its full potential in Massachusetts, making the state a world center for biotechnology.  He is very familiar with all areas of the Massachusetts life sciences super cluster and is a passionate advocate for research and the biotechnology community.

Bob has spent his career in both the public and private sectors, most recently serving as Undersecretary of Economic Development within Governor Deval Patrick’s administration in 2007.  Prior to that, he was elected as State Representative to the 11th Norfolk district for three terms.  In the legislature both healthcare and economic development were his priorities.

In the world of business he specialized in the environmental services industry and moved on to capital management and venture capital.  He has held senior executive positions in both fields.

He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he majored in Marine Engineering, and is a Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve.

Bob has also been active in the community, having served on the boards of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.  He has served as the honorary chairman of the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk since 1996.  In 2009 he co-chaired the Children’s Hospital Boston signature event, Champions for Children’s.

This event is FREE for the entire Northeastern University community. Please RSVP via this EventBrite invitation. Food and refreshments will be provided as well. We look forward to seeing you there!