What is Life Science? | Biotech Basics | NC Biotech
WEBThe simplest way to define life sciences is the study of living organisms and life processes. At NCBiotech, we see it as science involving cells and their components, products and processes. Biology, medicine and agriculture are the most obvious examples of the discipline. However, in recent years, a convergence is underway that requires a ...
NC Biotech - Life Science Economic Development
WEBThe North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a life science economic development organization that helps bring ideas to market, grows North Carolina's cluster of life science companies to meet industry needs, and provides custom market research.
About Life Sciences | North Carolina Biotechnology Center
WEBTransforming the Life Sciences. Life sciences are transforming the world. Vaccines prevent disease. Gene therapies and precision health data cure them. Advances in agriculture feed the planet. Here in North Carolina, NCBiotech catalyzes the many different transformations that are improving the quality of life around the world.
Thermo Fisher Completes Acquisition of PPD | North Carolina ...
WEBJan 6, 2022 — As part of the deal, Thermo Fisher paid $47.50 per share for PPD stock – for a total of $17.4 billion – and assumed approximately $3.5 billion of PPD debt. Thermo Fisher said it expects to realize nearly $125 million overall in synergies within the first three years of the acquisition. PPD will become a part of Thermo Fisher’s Laboratory ...
Biotechnology News & Articles | NC Biotech
WEBSep 24, 2024 — A summit on data privacy and protection in the life sciences will draw up to 100 professionals to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park (RTP) on Sept. 10 for a full day of presentations, panel discussions and networking. Current events, news & articles about the biotechnology & life science industry in North Carolina ...
North Carolina Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing | North Carolina ...
WEBCell- and Gene-based Therapy Manufacturing. North Carolina has quickly established itself as a leading hub for cell- and gene-based therapies. As innovative approaches and curative therapies emerge and bring new hope to patients with rare diseases and cancer, North Carolina’s established life science ecosystem is well-positioned to move these life-changing therapies from idea to market.
North Carolina CRO Collaborative | North Carolina Biotechnology …
WEBThe North Carolina CRO Collaborative. NCBiotech has convened a group of industry and academic partners in this sector, called the North Carolina CRO Collaborative, to address challenges and develop solutions that will strengthen the CRO sector in North Carolina. One goal of this dedicated initiative is to grow the clinical trial management ...
Greensboro’s Carolina Liquid Chemistries to Distribute Fentanyl ...
WEBMar 27, 2023 — The first-ever point-of-care instrument for qualitatively detecting fentanyl in human urine has been cleared for use by the FDA and will be distributed in the US by Greensboro-based Carolina Liquid Chemistries.
Directions | North Carolina Biotechnology Center
WEBFrom Downtown Durham (10-minute drive) Drive on the Durham Freeway South (147S and I-885) Take the Alexander Drive exit (Exit 7) and turn right onto Alexander. At the next traffic light, turn left into the driveway opposite Parmer RTP, which includes GlxoSmithKline. Go up the hill and bear right into the Biotechnology Center's driveway.
Novo Nordisk Breaks Ground for $1.8B Drug Plant in Clayton
WEBAug 9, 2019 — By Barry Teater, NCBiotech Writer. Novo Nordisk has officially begun building a $1.8 billion production facility for diabetes medicines at its Clayton site that will create 700 high-paying jobs, doubling its workforce there. The project is reported to be the single largest manufacturing investment in North Carolina history.