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NCLifeSci forum explores options for accessing capital
NCLifeSci forum explores options for accessing capital Moderator Drew Cutshaw of Pappas Capital with panelists Anita Watkins of Rex Health Ventures, Johanna Grossman with the New York Stock Exchange and First Flight Venture Center’s Emil Runge Panelists for the NCLifeSci Emerging Company and Technology Forum discussed early-stage life science companies’ access to capital and incubation…
Read MoreNCLifeSci 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…
Read MoreGunter joins life sciences leaders to ring NYSE closing bell, honor Biotech Month
Gunter joins life sciences leaders to ring NYSE closing bell, honor Biotech Month NCLifeSci President Laura Gunter joined fellow life science trade organizations from across the country to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Jan. 3, and kick off Biotech Month. The NC Life Sciences Organization joined fellow life science…
Read MoreBMF 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…
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…
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