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BIO: How the PASTEUR Act would support antibiotic R&D
BIO: How the PASTEUR Act would support antibiotic R&D The PASTEUR Act, legislation designed to make research and development of new antibiotics economically viable, was reintroduced in Congress last week with bipartisan support. Here’s what it would do and why it matters. Antimicrobial resistance is a big problem. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and…
Read More2021 CSBI-TEConomy Workforce Trends Report released
2021 CSBI-TEConomy Workforce Trends Report released The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes released the 2021 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report (PDF) in June 2021 at the BIO Digital Convention. The report provides a national snapshot of the current and anticipated talent needs of the nation’s dynamic life science industry. The report leverages intelligence drawn from…
Read MoreBMF covers improving manufacturing with automation, digitization
BMF covers improving manufacturing with automation, digitization Salil Desai, Ph.D., says “digital twinning” is the future of biomanufacturing. Presenters from Novozymes, Pfizer and North Carolina A&T State University discussed optimizing production processes using automation and digitization during the June 8 Biomanufacturers Forum held online by NCBIO. The forum featured presentations by the following experts: Mike…
Read MoreNCBIO Medical Device Forum covers product development during pandemic
Depending on people, being flexible and agile and remembering the lessons learned during this pandemic were some of the key points shared by the panelists participating in NCBIO’s Medical Device Forum held online Wednesday, May 19.
Read MoreBIO: Why the TRIPS waiver wouldn’t work
BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath sent a letter April 19 to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai to explain why the WTO’s proposed “TRIPS waiver” would have global health and economic consequences as the pandemic rages on.
Read MoreCED Venture Connect 2021 draws a virtual crowd
Like last year, this year’s Venture Connect held March 23-25 produced by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development took place entirely online but with many new features. NCBIO is a sponsor of Venture Connect, which connects life science and technology companies in the Southeast with investors, sponsors and fellow entrepreneurs to network, discuss innovative technologies and…
Read MoreSam Taylor honored in the Congressional Record
REMEMBERING SAM TAYLOR Mr. Tillis. Madam President, I rise today with my colleague, the senior Senator from North Carolina, to honor the life and work of Sam Taylor, the president of North Carolina Biosciences Organization. Sam was a giant in our State and a leading voice for our vital and innovative life sciences and biopharmaceutical…
Read MoreNC legislators discuss workforce with NCBIO members during BMF meeting
NCBIO manufacturing companies discussed their workforce needs with North Carolina state legislators during the quarterly meeting of the NCBIO Biomanufacturers Forum held online Tuesday, March 2. Representatives of Biogen, FUJIFILM DioSynth, Grifols, Merck, Novartis, Novozymes and Pfizer were among those who spoke to leaders of the NC General Assembly’s Life Sciences Caucus. Caucus co-chairs Sen.…
Read MoreNCBIO webinar discusses hiring during pandemic
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, NCBIO hosted a webinar on “New Dynamics in Talent Recruitment” as part of the NCBIO Life Sciences Forums. Panelists discussed the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in recruiting and retaining employees during the pandemic. Stephen Williams, practice lead, North Carolina sciences at Aerotek, served as moderator of a panel comprising…
Read MoreRemembering Sam Taylor
Remembering Sam Taylor “As champion of economic development through the life sciences, including small business, Sam Taylor was a tremendous leader, tireless advocate and loyal partner that the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation was grateful to work with. Sam’s legacy created economic opportunities that benefitted the state and improved the livelihood of…
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