Posts tagged “UNC-CH”

March 25, 2002

3rdTech Quickly Generates $1 Million in Sales From Three UNC Technologies

Chapel Hill firm builds startups around university-licensed research. Trio of initial companies serve industrial design, forensic analysis and nanotech markets, and a fourth is in development.

March 25, 2002

Elan To Triple Georgia Drug Plant's Size, Add 100 Workers

The Irish pharmaceutical firm now makes 2 will drugs at the plant and will make 2 more. <b>Other news:</b> Nobex working with Pharmacia, Hamner honored.

March 20, 2002

Charlotte's Power Spots: Where the Deal Makers Go To Do Business

<b> New LTW Series: Hot Spots </b>Charlotte's tech industry deals aren't just done downtown. South End, Ballantyne, Southpark and University City draw entrepreneurs and financiers, too.

March 8, 2002

With CEO in Place, Oriel Therapeutics Goes After Dry Power Inhaler Market

Former GSK exec Paul Atkins to spearhead drive for $5 million in venture capital to back a "smart inhaler". UNC-CH spin-out already has raised $1 million.

February 28, 2002

Cary Custom Software Developer Makes Acquisition, Plans To Expand in 2002

Providence Software, which numbers SAP among its clients, acquires assets of Colorado firm. <b> Other software news: </b> BuildLinks expands; new deal for SAS

Tags: SAS, UNC-CH
February 28, 2002

Ready for a Return to Growth? UNC Economist Sees Very Good Times Ahead

James Smith, professor of finance at UNC-CH and rated the most accurate economic forecaster three of the past five years by the Wall Street Journal, sees 10 years of strong growth ahead.

February 19, 2002

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.

February 16, 2002

Bridging the Gap Between Charlotte and RTP?

Can Charlotte, RTP, other parts of NC find common ground to help state succeed as a biotech leader? UNC-Charlotte, bolstered recently by a $2.25 million NIH grant, intends to be a player on its own.

February 15, 2002

Biotechnology Revolution Is Underway, and Several NC Firms Are in the Vanguard

These advances will change our lives more dramatically than the Internet ever did or ever will. A decade of miraculous discovery is ahead.

February 12, 2002

DarPharma Closes $3.2 Million First Round in Pursuit of Drugs To Fight Parkinson's

Chapel Hill-Greensboro start-up gets funding from angel investors and an $850,000 SBIR grant to develop its first-of-kind treatment for Parkinson's and other brain and nervous system disorders.

February 12, 2002

Scientists Must Address People's Ethical and Moral Concerns as Well as Desire for New Drugs, Experts

'Just because you're pursuing good science doesn't guarantee acceptance,' NCSU professor warns at Emerging Issues Forum. NC Biotech president calls for 'investment" in dealing with public's worries up front.

February 3, 2002

Franklin Street's Bill Moore Brings Vast Set of Financial Skills to MCNC Management Role

The technology research center is put in hands of a financial, business expert for the next several months. Search for permanent president to continue.

February 3, 2002

Bill Moore Brings Vast Set of Financial Skills to MCNC Management Role

The technology research center is put in hands of a financial, business expert for the next several months. Search for permanent president to continue.

February 1, 2002

$10 Million Gift - Charlotte Institute of Technology Innovation Fueled by Duke Energy

UNCC to use $10 million to establish a fund to help university make even bigger name for itself in the technology community. Gift is largest given by Duke Energy Foundation

January 23, 2002

Powerful BioGrid Could Give a Huge Boost to North Carolina's Genomics Effort

Can NC keep its lead as a center for genomics and bioinformatics research? The NC Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium explains its first project aimed at doing just that - an advanced computing network called the NC Bioinformatics Grid.

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