NCLifeSci Blog

Murphy, Davis, Hudson reintroduce EPIC Act to elminate "pill penalty"

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D., (R-NC); Rep. Don Davis (D-NC); and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) have recognized the harm in penalizing small-molecule drug and have reintroduced the bipartisan Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures Act to be considered by the 119th Congress. The EPIC Act simply equalizes the... Continue Reading

Cutting-edge cancer tests to be available to military, their families

Thanks in no small part to the support of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation, multicancer early detection testing now will be available to active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees and their families. North Carolina has one of the largest active-duty... Continue Reading

NCLifeSci supports university research, opposes NIH guidance cutting funds  

The North Carolina Life Sciences Organization strongly values the role university research plays in driving the creation of new life sciences companies, groundbreaking medicines and transformative treatments. We recognize that North Carolina's vibrant life sciences ecosystem is built upon a... Continue Reading

Q4 BMF meeting looks at automation in life sciences manufacturing

Current automation trends in the life sciences was the topic of discussion at the fourth quarter meeting of the NCLifeSci Biotech Manufacturers Forum held Dec. 2 at the NC Biotechnology Center. The meeting featured presentations by experts from the Advanced Technology Group, GXP-Storage and... Continue Reading

2024 NCLifeSci Year in Review

Marking 30 years During our 30-year watch as the NC Biosciences Organization, North Carolina has grown to become the fourth largest biohub in the country. The creation of the NC Biotechnology Center in 1984 was a catalyst for the life sciences industry’s growth. The Biotechnology Innovation... Continue Reading

Experts discuss leveraging data to advance clinical research at NCLifeSci forum

A panel of industry leaders delved into the complex landscape of data usage and patient engagement in the life sciences and health care sectors at the NCLifeSci Clinical Trials Forum. Continue Reading

NC legislators outline priorities for life sciences industry at NCLifeSci forum

The annual NCLifeSci Legislative Forum and Luncheon held Nov. 14 at the NC Biotechnology Center provided a valuable opportunity for North Carolina's thriving life sciences industry to engage directly with the leaders of the NC General Assembly’s Life Sciences Caucus.   Continue Reading

Create and manage your NCLifeSci account through Member Compass

NCLifeSci members can use Member Compass to create an account and get the most out of their NCLifeSci memberships. Member Compass allows  you to manage your membership information conveniently and efficiently. Keeping your profile up to date in the Member Compass ensures your membership is in... Continue Reading

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

Brenda Grubb, Ph.D., biotechnology instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, with NCLifeSci board member Russ Read, executive director of the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce at Forsyth Technical Community College. The NCLifeSci Biotech Manufacturers Forum... Continue Reading

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

More than 220 member representatives packed the NC Biotechnology Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the NCLifeSci Annual Meeting where they learned from expert panels on AI, patient advocacy and what the future holds for the patient experience and from a keynote exploring Lilly’s growth... Continue Reading

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

NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter honors Neal Fowler, NCLifeSci board chairman from 2020 to 2023 NCLifeSci celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary at its 2024 Annual Dinner, thanked Neal Fowler, the immediate past chairman of the organization's Board of Directors and learned about... Continue Reading

Five NC community college students awarded 2024 Sam Taylor Scholarships

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 books as they pursue careers in the life sciences field. Continue Reading