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Photo 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 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.
Read MoreQ&A with the NCBIO Clinical Research Forum panel explores clinical trial barriers
An expert panel explored the current state of clinical trial participation at the NCBIO Clinical Research Forum held Tuesday, Nov. 29. Panelists talked about ways to lower the barriers that stop patients from participating in clinical trials and discussed strategies for achieving diversity. They also explored the role of patient advocates and gave special consideration to efforts focused on rare diseases.
Read More2022 Annual Meeting discusses workforce, health equity, investment, locating in NC
The 2022 NCBIO Annual Meeting held Oct. 12 at the NC Biotechnology Center featured expert panels on locating in North Carolina, talent recruitment, financial trends and health equity and disparities. The meeting returned to being fully in person this year after several years of being virtual or offering an online option due to the COVID pandemic.
Read More2022 NCBIO Year in Review
In this past year, we emerged from the isolation of COVID-19 thanks in no small part to the heroic work of the life sciences industry in developing vaccines, rapid tests and new treatments that have made the pandemic much more manageable. In spite of this success, we have faced tremendous pressure at the federal level with threats to intellectual property, the lifeblood of the industry, and a push to insert price controls with potential repercussions on innovation.
Read MoreBurr shares insights from 28-year Congressional career
Sen. Richard Burr reflected on his 28-year career in Congress and discussed FDA reform, the nation’s response to future pandemics and the pitfalls of the nation’s regulatory system at the 2022 NCBIO Annual Dinner held Monday, Oct. 10, at the NC Biotechnology Center.
Read MoreWorkforce and talent development topics of discussion at September BMF meeting
At their quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 14, members of the NCBIO Biomanufacturers Forum learned about efforts and options for bolstering workforce and talent development in North Carolina. Members also received an update on the $25 million Build Back Better awarded to expand, connect and promote training and career opportunities in North Carolina.
Read MoreAt Legislative Luncheon, legislators encourage NCBIO members to make industry needs known
The co-chairs of the NC Life Sciences Caucus talked about workforce issues, transportation, infrastructure and economic development and asked NCBIO members to communicate the wants and needs of the life sciences industry at the NCBIO Legislative Luncheon and Forum held Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the NC Biotechnology Center.
Read MoreSecond class of Sam Taylor life sciences scholarship recipients named
The second class of recipients of the Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship in the NC Community Colleges Foundation have been named. This year, five scholarships have been awarded.
Read MoreLab Space Forum discusses tight supply, innovative solutions to lab space shortage
Strategies for meeting the booming demand for lab space in the Triangle and across North Carolina were shared and discussed by panelists from Azzur Group, Lee & Associates, Longfellow Real Estate Partners and Lincoln Harris at the NCBIO Lab Space Forum and Luncheon held Thursday, July 14, at the NC Biotechnology Center.
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