ADA Forsyth, MassBio form partnership to accelerate biotech innovation and entrepreneurship

New partnership powers biotech entrepreneurship in the Boston area

Somerville, Mass., 04/24/2025 – The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leader in dental and craniofacial research and oral health technology development, and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), the driving force behind Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem, have partnered to accelerate development of biotech innovations shaping the future of oral and overall health.

ADA Forsyth and MassBio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to collaborate in identifying life sciences startups to join ADA Forsyth’s incubator platform for early-stage biotech companies. The program offers a full suite of resources for technology development.

Startups in ADA Forsyth’s incubator program also gain MassBio membership, which provides a range of savings and networking opportunities. ADA Forsyth will sponsor a lab bench for graduates of Drive, MassBio’s early-stage entrepreneur program, for one year at its Somerville facility. The partnership enables emerging biotech startups to build momentum and further develop and test their innovations.

“We are pleased to unite with MassBio in promoting life sciences entrepreneurship, particularly in oral health research and development,” said ADA Forsyth Institute CEO Wenyuan Shi, Ph.D. “Together, we will help cutting-edge technologies develop efficiently, ultimately supporting superior care for patients.”

ADA Forsyth provides state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technological resources at the organization’s new Somerville headquarters. Member companies also make connections with world-renowned scientists and entrepreneurial leaders who can advise on scientific discovery and regulatory processes.

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About the ADA Forsyth Institute

The ADA Forsyth Institute is a top-tier, NIH-funded nonprofit research institute focused on basic scientific research in oral health, public health outreach, exploring the connection between oral and overall health, and playing a convening role in oral health innovation. Founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children and later known as the Forsyth Dental Center and then The Forsyth Institute, the organization has played a key role in advancing dental care. In October 2023, Forsyth integrated with the American Dental Association. ADA Forsyth powers the dental profession through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, and development of new technology. Consistent with ADA Forsyth’s founding mission, the ForsythKids mobile dental program continues to serve children in need.

About MassBio
MassBio is the driving force behind Massachusetts’s life sciences ecosystem, supporting innovation and industry growth by offering best-in-class resources to over 1,700 member organizations at all stages of the biopharma lifecycle. Founded in 1985, MassBio aspires to extend Massachusetts’s impact as the global center of excellence in biomedical breakthroughs. Through strategic cost-saving initiatives, robust business partnerships, educational and networking opportunities, and proactive advocacy, MassBio empowers its members to launch the next generation of medical advancements to deliver the cures and therapies that enhance patient lives. Online at www.massbio.org.

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