Posts by David Etchison
Lab Space Forum panel explores the past, present, future of RTP
Lab Space Forum panel explores the past, present, future of RTP Chase Kerley of Crescent Communities, Ashley Ingram of Jones Lang LaSalle, Nathan Swiggett of McDonald York Building Company, Alvaro Quintana of Flad Architects; and moderator Carolyn Coia of the Research Triangle Foundation Chase Kerley of Crescent Communities, Ashley Ingram of Jones Lang LaSalle, Nathan…
Read MoreStudy projects extensive damage to drug development, jobs from drug-pricing policies
A new study estimates that there would be 237 fewer FDA approvals of new medicines over the next decade and 1.1 million lost jobs if proposals to expand government-mandated drug pricing policies are implemented.
Read MoreBMF explores resiliency, honors Wagner
At its June 14 meeting at the NC Biotechnology Center, the NCBIO Biomanufacturers Forum learned lessons of resiliency presented by McKinsey & Co., Novozymes and SAS and recognized John Wagner’s eight years of service to the group as BMF program manager. Wagner will retire from the role this summer.
Read MoreMedical Device Forum panel discusses regulatory, supply chain challenges
“Navigating Regulatory and Supply Chain Challenges Today and Tomorrow” was the topic of the May 16 NCBIO Medical Device Luncheon and Forum held at the N.C Biotechnology Center.
Read MoreARPA-H announces first program launch
ARPA-H announces first program launch ARPA-H has launched its first program, Novel Innovations for Tissue Regeneration in Osteoarthritis, or NITRO. NITRO will explore technologies focused on injectable bone regeneration, injectable cartilage regeneration and replacement joints built from human cells. These minimally invasive technologies could reverse the damage caused by osteoarthritis, which is the third leading…
Read MorePanelists offer advice on funding options for emerging companies
Panelists at the NCBIO Emerging Companies Luncheon and Forum held Wednesday, March 22, at the NC Biotechnology Center offering insight into the way their organizations choose investments, when to seek SBIR funding, engaging with a funding agency for the first time and more.
Read MoreBMF meeting explores $25 million Build Back Better grant projects
At the March 15 meeting the NCBIO Biomanufacturers Forum, attendees received updates on the $25 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded in the fall.
Read MorePhoto Gallery: 2023 Legislative Reception
Approximately 300 NCBIO member representatives and North Carolina law makers came together Wednesday, March 1, at the NCBIO Legislative Reception held at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh.
Read MoreCollaboration and statewide support make North Carolina a thriving hub of urgently needed innovation in rare disease.
The rarest day on the calendar is the one that does not even occur in every year: February 29. In 2008, this was designated as Rare Disease Day and since then, the last day of February has been an opportunity to draw attention to, honor and support people living with these conditions.
Read MoreNCBIO reaches quarter-million-dollar goal for life sciences scholarships
With a significant gift from Amgen, NCBIO has reached its goal of raising $250,000 to create a scholarship fund at the NC Community College Foundation for students pursuing degrees and certifications in the life sciences. The total amount of gifts and pledges now stands at approximately $260,000.
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