Transforming companies, technologies and careers to grow the North Carolina life sciences ecosystem. #NCLifeSciences

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Joined February 2009
With a new $40 million grant from the @OpenAI Foundation, researchers at @UNC_Lineberger will gather data to train artificial intelligence models to identify stronger cancer-cell targets and help develop more precise and effective vaccines. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04By5cQ0
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Raleigh-based Vogenx is starting its next chapter as a public company after raising $93.4 million in an initial public offering. The company develops therapies for serious metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04zX8YT0
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Pace Life Sciences  has completed another successful U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection of its Analytical Center of Excellence in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04zX92w0
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The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine is doubling its efforts to prepare North Carolina’s workforce for careers in one of the top emerging fields in science and medicine. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04zX5GX0
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Merakris Therapeutics, a RTP-based clinical-stage regenerative biologic medicines company, received a $2.2 million federal grant to advance commercialization of a diabetic foot ulcer treatment. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04ztvpw0
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On #ManufacturingDay, we salute all the companies and employees that make North Carolina a leader in #biomanufacturing. Thank you to those who are manufacturing  therapies, diagnostics tests, and medical devices to serve patients in need.
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NCBiotech retweeted
#DYK that more than 860 life sciences companies do business in North Carolina, employing 76,000 people? 🧬 As we end #LifeSciencesWeek, we're sharing more info about North Carolina's life sciences sector! Learn more in the thread. Read the proclamation: governor.nc.gov/governor-ste…
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NCBiotech retweeted
#TechTuesday: Last week during #LifeSciencesWeek, Secretary Lee Lilley spoke at the 2026 NCBiotech Summit, an annual life sciences event that highlights STEM training, workforce development, and research opportunities across the state. @GreenvilleNC @PittCountyNC @growpittcounty
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ConvergeSouth 2026, held in Winston-Salem, brought together 500+ entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the Southeast.  Read more: hubs.ly/Q04x_lN90
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NCBiotech's Bill Bullock recaps the #NCBiotechSummit2026 (impact of life sciences, staying nimble, new grant, rural healthcare) and announces that next year the #NCBiotechSummit2027 will be held in the Piedmont Triad region.
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NCBiotech's regional leaders discuss how to leverage shared resources, maximize impact across our communities and the power of partnerships to achieve strategic outcomes. #NCBiotechSummit2026
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Thank you again to all our #NCBiotechSummit2026 sponsors (continued): Johnston & Johnson, NC Community Colleges Foundation, NCInnovation, NIPRO, O'Brien Atkins, Pitt Community College, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Towne Bank, and Ward and Smith P.A.
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Thank you again to all our #NCBiotechSummit2026 sponsors: ARCO Worldwide, CMP Pharma, ECS, ECU Health, Electricities, Fresenius Kabi, Greenville-Pitt County Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, Greenville Utilities, Helix Ventures, IPS and more.
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NCBiotech's Laura Rowley moderated a panel with leaders from @growpittcounty, Wilson Economic Development, @ECU_Engineering, @NiproMedical and @JNJInnovation on regional readiness and aligning partners in the eastern region and across NC. #NCBiotechSummit2026
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NCBiotech's Monica Lassiter moderated a panel with representatives from @thermofisher @Catalent on how the #NCGrads2Work workforce development program is creatively meeting industry's need for skilled talent. #NCBiotechSummit2026
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Congratulations and thank you to Mike Renn for your many contributions in leading the #NCPharmaceuticalServicesNetwork and building the NC eastern region’s talent pool. We salute you. #NCBiotechSummit2026
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Congratulations to Walter Pories on receiving the #OrderofLongLeafPine, a recognition of exemplary service to the State of NC and community and for making a significant impact and strengthening NC! #NCBiotechSummit2026
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It’s good to see so many meetups and new connections being made at #NCBiotechSummit2026. #networking
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A shoutout of thanks to our premier sponsor, BioPharma Crescent. We appreciate your support #NCBiotechSummit2026. #biomanufacturing
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NCBiotech's Mary Beth Thomas announces a new biannual grant, Scaling to Solutions Grant, for NC-based academic researchers. First cycle to focus on #foodinnovation. For details, visit ncbiotech.org/funding/grants…
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