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Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Board of Directors
Board Information
Policy Area
Economic DevelopmentPurpose
To shape and direct the priorities and strategies of the Mass Life Sciences Center in furtherance of its mission to advance good science that will improve the human condition and promote economic development and job creation in the Commonwealth.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 5Meeting Information
The Board meets 9 times per year. Schedule can be found here: http://www.masslifesciences.com/schedule.html.Compensation
NoneLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Chen | EXO President of UMass | Ex Officio | - |
| Chris Coburn | Experience in the digital health subsector of the life sciences sector | Governor | March 19, 2026 |
| Valerie Fleishman | Member of the board of the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association | Governor | March 19, 2026 |
| Secretary Yvonne Hao | EXO Secretary of Economic Development or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Brian Johnson | Experience in the medical device sector and a member of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council board of directors | Governor | March 19, 2026 |
| Dr. Gary P. Kearney | Physician affiliated w/ academic med center | Governor | July 21, 2026 |
| Dana Mendenhall | Researcher involved in the commercialization of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology or medical diagnostic products | Governor | March 19, 2026 |
| Ms. Paramjeet K. Randhawa | CEO Life Sciences Corporation | Governor | July 21, 2025 |
| Brian Shim | EXO Secretary of A&F or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Researcher | Governor | July 22, 2022 |