Laura Gunter, Neil Jones, Celeste Warren and Shaylah Nunn-Jones NCBIO members gathered at the NC Biotechnology Center Wednesday, March 9, to seek inspiration and guidance in pursuing their companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Some key takeaways from the... Continue Reading
The biotech and life sciences industry is coming together to donate a range of critical medical supplies, equipment, and medications to the people of Ukraine. "The conflict in Ukraine and violence from Russia defies international law, norms and modern sensibilities,” said BIO President... Continue Reading
At the NCBIO Biotech Manufacturers Forum held online Feb. 23, representatives from FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Lilly and Project Farma shared what they had learned about commissioning new facilities and equipment during the during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenting at the meeting were... Continue Reading
Life Science Caucus tours NC Reseach Campus in Kannapolis Members of the NC Life Science Caucus toured the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 23, along with local leaders and representatives of industry, such as Eli Lilly and Company, which is setting up shop in nearby... Continue Reading
Rep. Deborah Ross answers questions from NCBIO members Feb. 14 at NCBiotech. Immigration reform, protection of intellectual property, the threat of antimicrobial resistance, workforce training and more were topics covered by Rep. Deborah Ross at an NCBIO legislative round table held Monday,... Continue Reading
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization, in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations, released a new report on bioscience economic development best practices, “Driving the Bioscience Economy Forward During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Best Practices in State and Regional... Continue Reading
Sen. Thom Tillis addressed manufacturing capacity, China, intellectual property protections, workforce development and more with NCBIO members during a legislative forum held online Friday, Jan. 14. He emphasized that he and his staff were eager to hear the concerns, issues and ideas of North... Continue Reading
Who pays to create new medicines? The share of private money invested in developing new medicines approved by the FDA in 2020 exceeded the entire budget of the National Institutes of Health by about 6,500%, according to a new study by Vital Transformation. Vital Transformation... Continue Reading
Patients and research organizations came together at the NCBIO Clinical Trials Forum to talk about ways to make recruiting and retaining patients easier for clinical trials. The forum was held Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the NC Biotechnology Center. Matthew Roberts, practice group leader, health care... Continue Reading
Laura Gunter, NCBIO president NCBIO President Laura Gunter has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Council of State Bioscience Associations. Gunter will serve a two-year term beginning 2022. “We are thrilled to announce our new slate of incredibly accomplished and esteemed... Continue Reading
The ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of the North Carolina life sciences industry in battling our most serious public health threats. When faced with the threat of COVID-19, biotechnology companies — many based right here in North Carolina —... Continue Reading
Natacha Janvier Natacha Janvier has joined NCBIO as the organization's new membership director. Janvier began her new role on Nov. 15. "We are very excited to have Natacha joining us," said NCBIO President Laura Gunter. "She has an impressive background in North Carolina's life sciences... Continue Reading
