Posts tagged “N.C. Biotech Center”
Lack of Capital, Other Investment Are Threats to North Carolina's Biotech Sector
How can NC not only maintain its top five spot as a biotech friendly state, but reach for the top tier where the real action is? No secret formula: It takes money.
Venture Profile: Despite Slow Start, Southern Capitol Finds Funds and Investments To Make
Seed and early stage tech and life science companies are its target. SC Funds hopes to make between four and six deals in 2002.
Other States Stoke Fires for Biotech, and NC Feels the Heat
Biotech Challenge, Part One: Many states are committing large sums to attracting more biotechnology research and commerce. Some specifically are targeting North Carolina's spot among the top five state biotech powerhouses.
Peach of a Deal: Georgia Outdistances North Carolina in Venture Investing
State's push and corporate support have made Atlanta a hub for VC and start-ups, while North Carolina was 'resting too much on past laurels,' one observer says. 'They put a target on our backs,' adds another. But some say comparing states is 'bunk'.
What's Hot on the Venture Front? Therapeutic Drugs, Says Intersouth's Dennis Dougherty
VC firm is on the prowl for the right biotech investments. 'The big wins are in drug discovery, as opposed to providing information to those who do drug discovery,' he says.
Shocker: Paradigm Terminates Founder and CEO John Ryals; He Calls It 'Power Play'
Company sites no reason for dismissal. Ryals mum on next steps but hints at litigation. Biotech community stunned by the decision announced late Monday.
What Is Next Step in Keeping NC a Biotech Leader? The Debate Is On
Finding one big biotech project that brings together resources from across North Carolina may be the way to connect all parts of the State in efforts to add depth to its position as a biotech leader. So say observers from RTP and Charlotte.
Industry Leaders Challenge North Carolina To Improve Biotech Environment
State already has the elements necessary to keep it among leading biotechnology centers, but Cogent, Biogen execs point out weaknesses in education, financing, and transportation that could weaken NC's ability to compete.
Federal Government To Invest Heavily in Biotechnology, Thompson Says
Addressing Emerging Issues forum, HHS secretary talks up Triangle and promises continued emphasis on fighting bioterrorism. <b>Related story: </b> Hunt to chair new NCSU institute.
How Can North Carolina Capitalize on Biotech Advances? Emerging Issues Forum To Debate Possibilities
Two-day event at NCSU includes Tommy Thompson in discussions of hot biotech issues ranging from stem cell research to bio-terrorism. Economic and social issues highlight the agenda.
Indian Delegation Strengthens Ties With State's Biotech Community During Visit
Minister of India's leading technology province hails RTP. A crowd of nearly 1,000 -- many from region's Indian community -- in turn hail Naidu for his role in building India's IT industry.
BioResource International Strikes Investment Deal During Visit by Chinese Delegation
The small biotech company based at NCSU's Centennial Campus has developed an enzyme to improve the nutritional value of animal feed and to fight mad-cow disease. SSII of China makes investment.
Indian Minister Coming to North Carolina To Forge New Biotech Alliance
Chief Minister of State of Andhra Pradesh, India wants to promote cooperation between NC Biotech Center and growing Indian biotech, genomics firms. Agreement could mean the opening of offices in RTP.
Genomics Consortium Sees Building Its BioGrid as a Colossal "Moon Shot" Effort
About 140 people from state and federal agencies, academia, and industry at the NC Genomics Consortium meeting are told building super-fast Bioinformatics Grid is the "moon shot" needed to deal with huge amounts of genomics data.
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