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USEFUL SKILLS: William C. Tsonos ­believes he was appointed chairman of the R.I. Life Science Hub because of his ability to bring a disciplined, process-­oriented framework to the organization. 
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BANKS, BUSINESS, BIOTECH: William Tsonos has emerged as a key influencer...

William C. Tsonos has spent years climbing the ranks of Rhode Island banking, and now he’s taking on an additional role outside the industry...
TECH TALK: Panelists listen as Peter Ricci III, center, CEO and president of Trace Sensing Technologies Inc., speaks during a panel discussion about biotechnology and life sciences at Providence Business News’ 2026 Emerging Industries Summit on March 11. Joining him on the panel are, from left, Nishita Roy-Pope, founder and CEO of Courage Builder; Glenn Robertelli, CEO of R.I. Bio; Lilia Holt, interim president of the R.I. Life Science Hub; and Mike Cavacas, senior manager at Amgen Rhode Island. 
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Panelists: R.I. should build on life sciences momentum, foster interest in...

Between rapidly shifting tariffs, freezes to federal grant funding and changing U.S. Food and Drug Administration policies, R.I. Bio Director Glenn Robertelli acknowledges that...
TED WILLIAMS, far left, president of Senesco Marine LLC, speaks during one of the panel discussions at Providence Business News' 2026 Emerging Industries Summit on Wednesday. Also on the panel is, from left, Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine Ltd.; Jason Noel, operations executive at Juice Robotics LLC; Linda Larsen, maritime and industry engagement manager at Polaris Tech Bridge; and Daniela Fairchild, chief strategy officer at R.I. Commerce Corp. PBN Editor Michael Mello, standing, is moderating. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit panelists: Blue tech, life sciences face ‘a pivotal point’

PROVIDENCE – While drivers battle rush hour traffic on the Washington Bridge, Flux Marine CEO Ben Sorkin’s commute is smooth sailing – almost literally.  Making...

Lilia Holt named interim president of R.I. Life Science Hub

PROVIDENCE – Following the abrupt departure of its inaugural president, Mark Turco, the R.I. Life Science Hub has named Lilia Holt, formerly the organization's...
MARK TURCO is stepping down as CEO and president of the R.I. Life Science Hub and is returning to the private sector. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Will the departure of Mark Turco as R.I. Life Science Hub...

Mark Turco was only one year into his three-year contract to oversee the R.I. Life Science Hub, but he's decided to leave. His last...

R.I. Life Science Hub chief leaving his position after little more...

PROVIDENCE – Mark A. Turco will step down as CEO and president of the R.I. Life Science Hub on March 11, R.I. Commerce Corp....
Mark Turco / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Five Questions With: Mark Turco

Mark Turco | CEO, R.I. Life Science Hub 1. The R.I. Life Science Hub opens Ocean State Labs on Feb. 1. How will this...

MindImmune Therapeutics $30M funding round, 6th tenant set stage for Ocean...

PROVIDENCE – As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease grows, typical treatments for the neurodegenerative illness are rooted in an approach that’s about 90 years old.  And that treatment shows...

Innovate Newport to highlight R.I.’s health-tech sector in Industry Spotlight Series

NEWPORT – Innovate Newport will host a HealthTech Industry Spotlight Event in celebration of Rhode Island's life sciences sector on May 29. Co-hosted by the...

R.I. life sciences effort could take hit from NIH funding cut

Rhode Island researchers are on edge. Proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health funding could have extensive ramifications for local universities, hospitals and the effort...
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