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BMF 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 Biomanufacturers Forum quarterly meeting held Nov. 14 at the NC Biotechnology…
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 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…
Read More40-year pharma veteran Monteith to direct Biomanufacturers Forum
40-year pharma veteran Monteith to direct Biomanufacturers Forum William “Bill” Monteith has been selected by the NC Life Sciences Organization as the new program director for the organization’s Biomanufacturers Forum. Over the course of his 42-year career, Monteith has overseen the construction of and served as site head of at least six solid dose and…
Read MoreFive NC community college students awarded 2023 Taylor life sciences scholarship
Five NC community college students awarded 2023 Taylor life sciences scholarship 2023 Taylor Scholarship recipients Lila Bradshaw and Stephanie Alston at the NCLifeSci Annual Meeting 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…
Read MoreLife Sciences Caucus chairs field questions at Legislative Forum
Life Sciences Caucus chairs field questions at Legislative Forum NCBIO President Laura Gunter, Sen. Mike Woodard, Rep. Robert Rieves, Rep. Donna White and Joe Lanier, principal at Milestone Strategies Don’t expect a state budget anytime soon, encourage investment by the state and build relationships with your local leaders, not just those in state government, were…
Read MoreLab 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…
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