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AMR is a silent killer that threatens our health in North Carolina and beyond Â
AMR is a silent killer that threatens our health in North Carolina and beyond  The small red bump on my son’s hand looked at first like a bug bite. But when the hand swelled to the point of immobility and we took him to the doctor, the diagnosis was MRSA, an infection from a type…
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 MoreARPA-H announces first program launch
ARPA-H announces first program launch ARPA-H has launched its first program, Novel Innovations for Tissue Regeneration in Osteoarthritis, or NITRO. NITRO will explore technologies focused on injectable bone regeneration, injectable cartilage regeneration and replacement joints built from human cells. These minimally invasive technologies could reverse the damage caused by osteoarthritis, which is the third leading…
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 MoreSen. Tillis joins NCBIO members for Q&A
Sen. Thom Tillis addressed manufacturing capacity, China, intellectual property protections, workforce development and more with NCBIO members during a legislative forum held online Friday, Jan. 14. He emphasized that he and his staff were eager to hear the concerns, issues and ideas of North Carolina’s life sciences industry.
Read MoreNC colleges and universities review workforce training programs with BMF members
NC colleges and universities review workforce training programs with BMF members Representatives from the NC Community Colleges’ BioNetwork, the NC Pharmaceutical Services Network, BRITE at NC Central University, NC A&T University and North Carolina State University’s BTEC were all on hand Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the NCBIO Biotech Manufacturers Forum Meeting to discuss their efforts…
Read More2021 BIO Digital Roundup
2021 BIO Digital Roundup BIO Digital 2021 spotlighted biotech’s transformative role and impact on today’s four key challenges: COVID, social justice, the economy and climate change. NCBIO brings you this summary of the speakers and sessions that made the event so important. Click the link that follows each day’s description to read more in-depth coverage…
Read MoreSam Taylor honored in the Congressional Record
REMEMBERING SAM TAYLOR Mr. Tillis. Madam President, I rise today with my colleague, the senior Senator from North Carolina, to honor the life and work of Sam Taylor, the president of North Carolina Biosciences Organization. Sam was a giant in our State and a leading voice for our vital and innovative life sciences and biopharmaceutical…
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