NCBIO is now NCLifeSci

The NC Biosciences Organization has changed its name to the NC Life Sciences Organization — or NCLifeSci for short — to reflect the dynamic growth and diversification of North Carolina’s life sciences industry.

IP rights are at the heart of innovation and investment

In June, the World Trade Organization agreed to waive IP protections for COVID-19 vaccines, a decision supported by the Biden administration. The WTO is now considering expanding the waiver to include COVID-19 therapeutics and diagnostics.

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NCBIO Members Save Big with BIO Business Solutions

BIO Business Solutions offers NCBIO members the opportunity to pool their purchasing power with other life science companies nationwide to command significant discounts for frequently used products and services.

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NCLifeSci™, the NC Life Sciences Organization

As the trade association for North Carolina’s life sciences industry, the NC Life Sciences Organization™ advances the industry and ecosystem and enables its members to innovate and collaborate for success in a global marketplace. NCLifeSci delivers policy and advocacy leadership, future-focused workforce development programs, industry connections and mission-driven member services.

Member Benefits

A variety of discount programs are available to members.

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Partners and Resources

NCBIO works with national organizations and connects with many North Carolina life science resources.

Recent Blog Posts

NC treasurer: NC hospitals use 340B to profit a patient’s expense

June 7, 2024

A new report from the North Carolina State Treasurer found North Carolina hospitals use the federal 340B program to profit…

In Congress, an EPIC move to support North Carolina life sciences

April 25, 2024

North Carolina is a leading hub of medical innovation. Our state is home to elite research universities, state-of-the-art laboratories, and…

Startups struggle with new R&D tax rule

December 13, 2023

A 2022 tax rule requiring the amortization of research and development expenses has created significant challenges for many life sciences…

AMR is a silent killer that threatens our health in North Carolina and beyond

November 1, 2023

The small red bump on my son’s hand looked at first like a bug bite. But when the hand swelled…

Recent News

Retaining employees, building biotech careers in Durham at Q3 BMF meeting

September 26, 2024

Brenda Grubb, Ph.D., biotechnology instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, with NCLifeSci board memer Russ Read, executive director of the…

NCLifeSci Annual Meeting marks 30 years of service to industry, state, patients

September 24, 2024

More than 250 member representatives packed the NC Biotechnology Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the NCLifeSci Annual Meeting where…

Fowler honored, value-based care discussed at 2024 Annual Dinner

September 18, 2024

NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter honors Neal Fowler, NCLifeSci board chairman from 2020 to 2023 NCLifeSci celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary…

Lila Bradshaw, Frankie Nobles Kiera Darden and A.J. Johnson at the 2024 NCLifeSci Annual Meeting

Five NC community college students awarded 2024 Sam Taylor Scholarships

August 19, 2024

The recipients of the 2024 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarships were Lila Bradshaw, Frankie Nobles Kiera Darden and…

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