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BMF meeting explores $25 million Build Back Better grant projects

March 23, 2023

At the March 15 meeting the NCBIO Biomanufacturers Forum, attendees received updates on the $25 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded in the fall.

Photo Gallery: 2023 Legislative Reception

March 2, 2023

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.

NCBIO reaches quarter-million-dollar goal for life sciences scholarships

February 27, 2023

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.

The panel at the NCBIO Clinical Trials Forum comprised moderater Abby Emanuelson, IQVIA's Erin Finot, Ultragenyx's Julie Harrell and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Rose Blackburne, M.D.

Q&A with the NCBIO Clinical Research Forum panel explores clinical trial barriers

January 4, 2023

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.

2022 Annual Meeting discusses workforce, health equity, investment, locating in NC

November 2, 2022

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.

Burr shares insights from 28-year Congressional career

October 24, 2022

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.

TDM founder Donald Thompson disusses critical DEI conversations

September 30, 2022

Donald Thompson, founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, spoke to NCBIO members about “Critical Conversations in the Workplace” in a Sept. 14 online forum. The event recording is available on NCBIO’s YouTube channel. “The points of view and perspectives that people have are driven by their experiences for sure, but they’re also driven by…

Workforce and talent development topics of discussion at September BMF meeting

September 20, 2022

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.

At Legislative Luncheon, legislators encourage NCBIO members to make industry needs known

September 8, 2022

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.

Second class of Sam Taylor life sciences scholarship recipients named

August 31, 2022

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.