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Parion Inks $156M Deal
http://tinyurl.com/ywvsfb
Athenix Corn Trials Show Strong Results
http://tinyurl.com/323j5m
Icagen and Pfizer Sign Collaboration and Licensing Agreement
http://tinyurl.com/229hox
Biolex Files for Initial Public Stock Offering
http://tinyurl.com/2c7q43
Biotech Wins Solid Support in New State Budget
http://tinyurl.com/yvhhg4
BioMarck Raises $4M for Clinical Trials
http://tinyurl.com/2dppf6
Inspire Launches Bacterial Conjunctivitis Treatment
http://tinyurl.com/2zsknr
Biotechnology in the News
Norris Tolson Sets Agenda for Biotech Center
Biotechnology Center President and CEO Norris Tolson joins Rick Smith on WRAL Local TechWire's Tech Talk. Check Friday for the second part of this interview.
WRAL Local TechWire
Study: Novartis Will Have Strong Economic Impact for Holly Springs
"An economic development study released Tuesday (Aug. 14) predicts a $152 million payoff within three years for the Town of Holly Springs because of its multimillion-dollar investment in flu-vaccine manufacturer Novartis."
From WRAL.com
New Biotechnology Campus has Regional Reach
"Work on phase one of the new North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) is in full swing according to the man placed in charge of the multi-million dollar project."
From the Lincoln Tribune
NC IDEA seeks grant applications
"NC IDEA is seeking grant applications from North Carolina entrepreneurs and early-stage companies focused on information technology, medical devices or material sciences."
From TechJournal South
Ready to hire: Study shows most biotech students find jobs,
however, challenges remain
"A new study of students at the Triad's two major community college biotechnology programs finds that most graduates have been pleased with their education and able to find work in the field. But some have been hampered by poor job-hunting skills and an unwillingness to relocate."
From The Business Journal serving the Greater Triad Area
NewGen Launches New Biofuels Subsidiary
"NewGen Technologies, Inc. today (Aug. 9) announced the formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, NewGen BioFuels Inc."
From Carolina Newswire
Calendar of Events
Aug. 20
Duke Bioinformatics Workshop (Durham)
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Aug. 23
Clinical Trials — Setting the Stage for the Future (Greenville)
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Sept. 10-11
Opportunity 2007 (Wrightsville Beach)
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Sept. 12-13
CATO 2007 Southeast Biotech Symposium (Research Triangle Park)
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Sept. 28-30
2007 Plant Molecular Biology Consortium Retreat (Wrightsville Beach)
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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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This digest of Fast News was sent Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. For the latest headlines on North Carolina's biotechnology industry, please visit our industry news page.
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