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NC legislators outline priorities for life sciences industry at NCLifeSci forum

The annual NCLifeSci Legislative Forum and Luncheon held Nov. 14 at the NC Biotechnology Center provided a valuable opportunity for North Carolina's thriving life sciences industry to engage directly with the leaders of the NC General Assembly’s Life Sciences Caucus.   Continue Reading

Create and manage your NCLifeSci account through Member Compass

NCLifeSci members can use Member Compass to create an account and get the most out of their NCLifeSci memberships. Member Compass allows  you to manage your membership information conveniently and efficiently. Keeping your profile up to date in the Member Compass ensures your membership is in... Continue Reading

Retaining employees, building biotech career in Durham at Q3 BMF meeting

Brenda Grubb, Ph.D., biotechnology instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, with NCLifeSci board member Russ Read, executive director of the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce at Forsyth Technical Community College. The NCLifeSci Biotech Manufacturers Forum... Continue Reading

NCLifeSci Annual Meeting marks 30 years of service to industry, state, patients

More than 220 member representatives packed the NC Biotechnology Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the NCLifeSci Annual Meeting where they learned from expert panels on AI, patient advocacy and what the future holds for the patient experience and from a keynote exploring Lilly’s growth... Continue Reading

Fowler honored, value-based care discussed at 2024 Annual Dinner

NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter honors Neal Fowler, NCLifeSci board chairman from 2020 to 2023 NCLifeSci celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary at its 2024 Annual Dinner, thanked Neal Fowler, the immediate past president of the organization, and learned about efforts... Continue Reading

Five NC community college students awarded 2024 Sam Taylor Scholarships

Five community college students have been awarded the prestigious Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship, providing up to $3,000 per student to offset the cost of tuition, fees and books as they pursue careers in the life sciences field. Continue Reading

NCLifeSci forum explores options for accessing capital

Moderator Drew Cutshaw of Pappas Capital with panelists Anita Watkins of Rex Health Ventures, Johanna Grossman with the New York Stock Exchange and First Flight Venture Center's Emil Runge Panelists for the NCLifeSci Emerging Company and Technology Forum discussed early-stage life science... Continue Reading

NCLifeSci DEI gathers books, diaper products for those in need

NCLifeSci members collected and delivered almost 500 books and over a thousand diapers and related products for Book Harvest and the Diaper Bank of NC, respectively, on Jan. 25. The event was sponsored by Merck. The service project was organized by the NCLifeSci Diversity, Equity and Inclusion... Continue Reading

Gunter joins life sciences leaders to ring NYSE closing bell, honor Biotech Month

NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter joined fellow life science trade organizations from across the country to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Jan. 3, and kick off Biotech Month. The NC Life Sciences Organization joined fellow life science trade organizations from... Continue Reading

BMF meeting covers AI in biomanufacturing

NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter presents a gift to Brenda Summers, who is retiring as the organization's director of workforce programs The use of artificial intelligence in the life sciences and in biomanufacturing was the topic of the NCLifeSci Biotech Manufacturers Forum quarterly meeting... Continue Reading

Forum explores AI, machine learning in clinical trials

A panel of experts explored the potential of AI and machine learning to improve clinical trials by reducing costs, improving speed and increasing the probability of success at the Nov. 8 Clinical Research Forum hosted by the NC Life Sciences Organization at the NC Biotechnology Center.... Continue Reading

2023 Annual Meeting brings name change, hosts 200

2023 Annual Meeting brings name change, hosts 200 NCBIO became the NC Life Sciences Organization at its 2023 Annual Meeting held Oct. 4 at the NC Biotechnology Center, and approximately 200 member representatives enjoyed networking and engaging panel discussions. Novartis’ Emily Chee... Continue Reading