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 ECU surgeon performs 400th robotic-assisted heart valve repair

W. Randolph Chitwood, a surgeon at Pitt County Memorial Hospital and a teacher at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, performed his 400th robotic-assisted heart valve repair on June 20.

 Tar Heel economy is turning the page – apparently toward a brighter future

Google, Spirit, N.C. Research Campus projects and others are slowly transforming North Carolina from agrarian and industrial to a balanced mixed economy that includes high tech and life science.

 RTP startup Entegrion wins FDA approval to sell bandages to consumers

Bandages are designed to control bleeding. They will be sold via prescription and over counter.

 New Alliance Aims to Grow Life-Science Business in Eastern N.C.

BioEast Alliance, backed by N.C. Biotechnology Center, spells out strategies in $120,000 study. Group includes members from Edgecombe, Nash, Pitt, Wayne and Wilson counties.

 N.C. Biotech Center Names Tech Business Development Director

Yonnie Butler, an ECU graduate, has worked with several Triangle area firms as well as several universities.

 NCBIO-Led Group Receives $100,000 Grant for Emerging Technology Effort

N.C. Biotech Center funds initial planning for a Center of Innovation focused on medical devices, technology. Grant could lead to additional $2.5M in funding.

 Halo 3 – Return of the Chief: It’s Worthy of the Hype

Game Review: Bungie’s $300 million smash hit is compelling even to players who haven’t before been swept up in the mystery, challenge and popularity of the Halo franchise.

 Entegrion Receives $2M Appropriation for Blood Coagulation Technology

RTP-based startup hopes to begin selling first product this year.

 N.C. Biotech Center Awards $822,000 in Grants to 11 Scientists

Grant program is designed to help researchers move toward commercialization of discoveries.

 Who Are Angel Investors?

The Angel Connection: Entrepreneurs seeking financing need to do their homework in determining who might be interested enough to invest in their new ventures.

 Entegrion Closes on $3.7M in Financing

Startup, a spinout from UNC-CH, looks to raise another $1.3M for its blood-related technology.

 N.C. Biotech Center Hands Out $1.9M in Research Grants

Variety of programs at four different universities are designed to boost collaborations between teaching and research efforts.

 A 'Game Changer': Director Of $100M Venture Fund For N.C. Research Campus Has Lofty Goals

Clyde Higgs, a Fayetteville native, returns to his home state to find a 'sweet spot' at hub of billionaire David Murdock's project in Kannapolis.

 CPCC is Mapping the Future Of Geospatial Training Programs

College students become part of a prototype program that is training workers in geospatial technology. U.S. Department of Labor determines it is one of the top three in-demand areas for trained personnel.

 N.C. Biotech Center Names New Director For Information Services

 Attorneys Title Appoints State Manager

Stephen Rogers, former president of Attorneys Title Insurance Company, has been promoted to North Carolina State Manager responsible for eight locations statewide.

 Greenville-Based CardioVascular Resonances Receives $27,300 Grant

NC IDEA provides funding to help startup pursue further development of screening technology to identify individuals at risk for stroke.

 The Mice That Roared Against Cancer: Wake Forest Team Transplants White Blood Cells To Fight Tumors

White blood cells from cancer-resistant mice are used to eradicate tumors in normal lab mice. Research could help scientists better understand how to use human immune system to fight cancer.

 A Sweet Victory: SoyMeds, Which Wants To Develop Edible Vaccines, Wins Five Ventures

Company being formed by two UNC Charlotte professors earns top prize in business plan competition. Another UNCC spinout wins student award.

 North Carolina Makes Bid To Host $450 Million National Bio, Agro-Defense Facility

NCSU leads coalition of universities, state agencies, private sector partners, other agencies in seeking massive Homeland Security project.