Biotechnology Center Facilities

The permanent headquarters of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a vibrant hub for work, learning and interaction. It's also a tangible expression of North Carolina's long-term commitment to biotechnology development.

The $5.9 million building, at 15 T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, is situated on part of a 120-acre campus owned by TUCASI, the Triangle Universities Center for Advanced Studies. The building encompasses 47,000 square feet and is divided into three main parts:

  • A program-management center housing about 50 staff members;
  • A full-service biotechnology library, open to the public; and
  • The Hamner Conference Center.

Opened in January 1992, the building was constructed for $5.9 million with funding provided by three main sources: the North Carolina General Assembly, the Cooperative State Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a host of private companies.

In addition to its headquarters, the Biotechnology Center has five regional offices across the state: