What is Life Science? | Biotech Basics | NC Biotech
The 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
NCBiotech leads life science economic development for North Carolina. We help advance ideas from research to marketplace, overcoming all of the challenges in between. We are transforming businesses, technologies, professionals and whole sectors related to life science. Our continued mission to support innovation, commercialization, education ...
North Carolina Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing | North Carolina ...
Cell- 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 …
About Life Sciences | North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Transforming 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.
Audentes Therapeutics Unveils $110M, 209-Job Gene Therapy
Feb 18, 2020 · Audentes Therapeutics, a San Francisco company whose name changed to Astellas Gene Therapies on March 31, 2021, announced plans for a $109.4 million, 209-employee gene therapy production facility in Sanford, a short distance from a $600 million Pfizer gene therapy campus under construction.
Biotechnology Events & Conferences | NC Biotech
Calendar of Events. Browse North Carolina’s life sciences-related events for the month. Some out-of-state and international events are included if they are of interest to our biotech companies.. Events are not all located at NCBiotech's RTP office (Conference Center).But it is a beautifully lit space to host your next meeting.
Contract Service Organizations | NC CSOs - NC CSOs | NC Biotech
North Carolina's CSO sector is 160+ companies strong, and headlined by the sector leaders. Access to all North Carolina contract service companies companies can be found on the Company Directory. North Carolina is home to 150+ CSOs employing over 24,000 people within the state and tens of thousands of others around the world.
North Carolina CRO Collaborative | North Carolina Biotechnology …
Laura Rowley, Ph.D. Vice President, Life Science Economic Development. NCBiotech. 919-549-8864 |. Contract research organizations (CROs) operate in many capacities to support the work of healthcare innovators and help move therapies from idea to market.
NC Biotech Funding Programs - Grants and Loans for Life Science
NCBiotech offers several business funding programs that fill gaps in technology development and company growth. These funds help university researchers and companies conduct critical studies and reach significant development milestones to attract follow-on funding. Company Funding provides $150,000 to $650,000 to innovative North Carolina life ...
Future Labs Live | North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Nov 15, 2022 · Future Labs Live. Future Labs Live is a life sciences event focused on the future of laboratories. The event features 150+ speakers from the world’s leading laboratories and 1,000+ attendees from around the world. Start-ups and disruptors will meet with lab heads, lab techs, and tech innovators to transform the lab of tomorrow.