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The New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF) has appointed Clare Dowd as its new Executive Director, succeeding Jessica Brown. Dowd brings over 30 years of international development experience to the role, having spent the last two decades leading ...READ MORE

The New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF) has appointed Clare Dowd as its new Executive Director, succeeding Jessica Brown. Dowd brings over 30 years of international development experience to the role, having spent the last two decades leading ...READ MORE

The Board of Directors at New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF) announced on 10 February 2026 that Executive Director, Jessica Brown, has decided to step down from her role at the foundation, effective 30 April 2026. After 17 years at NEBF, Brown is ready to pursue new projects and challenges in the fields of community-based conservation and philanthropy. Clare Dowd, current Executive Director of Creative Action Institute, has been tapped as her successor. "This decision h

Why do fireflies flash? Find out in this recent video from local grantee Manship Artists Residency + Studios.

A passionate scientist and committed environmentalist, Don was a visionary who leaves a legacy spanning scientific research in molecular biology and conservation of the planet’s marine and terrestrial biodiversity. In 1974 he established New England Biolabs, Inc. as a cooperative of scientists dedicated to providing research tools for molecular biologists, shaping the company as a leader in the discovery and production of recombinant enzymes for molecular biology applications

Our trustees approved the decision to divest from fossil fuels at their December 2014 board meeting, inspired by the leadership and commitment of foundations that have publicly taken this step, including the many signatories of...READ MORE

On a beautiful day in May 2013, a group of friends gathered to dedicate Foster Crossing, a section of public-access trail maintained by the Essex County Trail Association. The trail is named in the memory of Susan F. Foster, New England Biolabs Foundation’s ...READ MORE