The North Carolina life sciences community is set to gather in Research Triangle Park on Nov. 1 for the ninth annual Biosciences Forum sponsored by N.C. State University’s Poole College of Management.

Featured speakers this year include:

  • John Ryals, CEO of RTP metabolomics company Metabolon
  • David Lundie, vice president of technical operations at Purdue Pharmaceuticals
  • Tom Pike, CEO of Durham clinical research organization Quintiles (NYSE:Q)
  • Richard Kouri, professor and practice director of the Biosciences Management Initiative at NCSU.

The event will be held at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr. 7 a.m. to noon. The event is free but registration is required. More information and registration information, is available online..