Posts by David Etchison
NCLifeSci DEI gathers books, diaper products for those in need
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…
Read MoreGunter joins life sciences leaders to ring NYSE closing bell, honor Biotech Month
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…
Read MoreStartups struggle with new R&D tax rule
Startups struggle with new R&D tax rule A 2022 tax rule requiring the amortization of research and development expenses has created significant challenges for many life sciences startups and small businesses. Previously, grant money received by these companies and spent on R&D could be deducted immediately in full, but the new rule forces them to…
Read MoreBMF meeting covers AI in biomanufacturing
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 held Nov. 14 at the NC…
Read MoreForum explores AI, machine learning in clinical trials
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. The most…
Read MoreAMR is a silent killer that threatens our health in North Carolina and beyond
AMR is a silent killer that threatens our health in North Carolina and beyond The small red bump on my son’s hand looked at first like a bug bite. But when the hand swelled to the point of immobility and we took him to the doctor, the diagnosis was MRSA, an infection from a type…
Read More2023 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 delivered the meeting’s keynote address and shared the promise of gene therapy as…
Read More2022 NCBIO Year in Review
2022 NCBIO Year in Review From the NCBIO President | Laura Gunter I look back on the past twelve months of NCBIO’s work, and what stands out most to me is how much time and effort we have put into looking forward. The year was perhaps most notable for the completion of our new strategic…
Read MoreNewton talks organizational leadership, culture and complacency at Annual Dinner
Newton talks organizational leadership, culture and complacency at Annual Dinner At the 2023 NCLifeSci Annual Dinner, Sen. Paul Newton, co-chair of the Life Sciences Caucus in the NC General Assembly, shared his insights on leadership, culture and complacency in organizations. Key takeaways from Newton’s talk were prioritize long-term thinking when investing in North Carolina, focus…
Read MoreNCBIO changes name to NC Life Sciences Organization
NCBIO changes name to NC Life Sciences Organization The NC Biosciences Organization, known as NCBIO, is changing its name to the NC Life Sciences Organization, or NCLifeSci for short. NCLifeSci is the trade association for North Carolina’s life sciences industry. The organization’s Board of Directors made the name change as part of a strategic planning…
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