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On Our Web Site
Warburg Pincus Buys $75M of Inspire Stock
http://tinyurl.com/2clc74
Constella Group Expands into India with Partnership
http://tinyurl.com/24pgzp
Novozymes Purchases Enzyme Assets of Indian Firm
http://tinyurl.com/ytqtlg
Biomedomics Turns Biotechnology Center Loan into $100,000 Grant
http://tinyurl.com/ypk9w3
Biotechnology Center Leaders Talk Vision, Biofuels with UNC-TV
http://tinyurl.com/2gun5e
Sciele Pharma Buys $6M Stake in Addrenex
http://tinyurl.com/38tosu
Biotechnology in the News
State faces stiff competition during bid for defense facility
"When it comes to Kansas’ competition for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility, other states have some good cards in their hands." (Mentions North Carolina bid.)
From The Lawrence, Kansas Journal-World
Inspire Receives $75 Million Infusion
"Inspire Pharmaceuticals ensured it has the money it needs to simultaneously introduce a new pink-eye treatment and continue development of other experimental drugs by raising $75 million from a blue-chip investor."
From The (Raleigh) News and Observer
Team finds clues to resisting HIV
"Scientists have found clues to promising designs for HIV vaccines that might bolster natural immunity, expanding a line of attack desperately needed to slow the worldwide AIDS epidemic. "
From The (Raleigh) News and Observer
Ex-Trimeris Executive Creating Fund
"A former Trimeris executive is preparing to raise a Triangle-based venture capital fund that will target ideas for new medicines in the early stages of development."
From The (Raleigh) News and Observer
PPD to Continue Development of Cholesterol Drug
"Pharmaceutical Product Development will proceed with testing of a proposed drug to treat cholesterol, saying it could be safer than current, similar drugs."
Trimeris, Roche Launch Trial of New Version of HIV Drug
"Trimeris and Roche are launching a new trial for the HIV drug Fuzeon that not only includes new elements but also requires reduced dosage."
Altering Teachers: Local science faculty gets hands-on lessons in biotechnology to take back to classrooms
"Their schools are closed for the summer, but 14 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County science teachers are spending part of their July in the classroom and the lab, wearing white lab coats, with their names embroidered in red, and disposable purple gloves."
From The Winston-Salem Journal
Calendar of Events
July 24
Techie Tuesday (Research Triangle Park)
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July 30
Conference on Small Molecule Science 2007 (Chapel Hill)
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Aug. 5-9
Vasculata 2007 (Chapel Hill)
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Aug. 17
Research Day - Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology (Chapel Hill)
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Aug. 20
Duke Bioinformatics Workshop (Durham)
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Save the Date
Oct. 12
Sixth Annual Charlotte Biotechnology Conference (Charlotte)
Nov. 5
Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (Charlotte)
Nov. 7-8
Southeastern BIO Investor Forum (Pinehurst)
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