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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…

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Startups 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…

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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 Biotech Manufacturers Forum quarterly meeting held Nov. 14 at the NC…

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Forum 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…

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2023 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…

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Newton 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…

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NCBIO changes name to NC Life Sciences Organization

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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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40-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…

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