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Former FDA Commissioner Califf: 'This is the time to be intense'

Serving twice as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made Robert Califf, M.D., pretty much immune to getting tripped up by difficult or controversial questions.

“People should not feel shy about asking me questions,” he said at a recent public seminar held by the North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum. “I’ve been through two Senate confirmations. There was a strange love affair between (Senator) Bernie Sanders and the right-wing Republicans about nutrition. So, you know, there’s nothing you could ask that would be offensive.”

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Life Sciences Marketing Group: Experiential Marketing in an All-Digital World

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In an all-digital world, how can a more hands-on, personalized marketing and sales approach be leveraged to strengthen human connections?

Come to this talk and discover how a personal touch can take your marketing strategy to the next level. Hear how one company uses experiences, woven through a variety of marketing tactics (e.g., direct mail campaigns, events, swag, and marketing partnerships) to elevate its brand and boost its marketing ROI.

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Free online Career Center enhanced for companies, job seekers
An online marketplace connecting life sciences companies with workforce talent in North Carolina has been retooled to better serve employers and job seekers throughout the state. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s newly relaunched Career Center site is now fully automated. On one recent day, the site listed nearly 2,000 jobs – about 15 times more jobs than the previous version of the site typically posted. “The increased number and diverse types of roles allow job seekers to quickly and easily find relevant opportunities,” said Pearl Sullivan, NCBiotech’s life sciences community engagement manager.
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Accelerate NC welcomes new life sciences employees into the community
The recent Accelerate NC Career Celebration at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center brought together key players in the growing ecosystem that makes North Carolina a global leader in life sciences manufacturing. The third biannual event recognized 121 individuals who have successfully leveraged Accelerate NC initiatives to secure a life sciences career. Many of their peers, teachers, employers, family and friends also attended the celebration. Laura Rowley, vice president of life sciences economic development at NCBiotech, opened the ceremony by congratulating the newest members of the state’s life sciences community.
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NCBiotech awards $1.2M in grants, loans in recent quarter

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center awarded eight grants and loans totaling more than $1.2 million to universities and life sciences companies in the second quarter of its current fiscal year.

The awards, made in October, November and December 2024, will support life science research, technology commercialization and entrepreneurship throughout North Carolina. The funding will also help universities and companies attract follow-on funding from other sources.

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Exporting to Europe: Navigating the CE Mark Process

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This practical, one-hour virtual session is designed to help North Carolina life sciences companies understand the basic steps of obtaining CE Mark certification. Regulatory experts from North Carolina company, MethodSense, and a representative from a premier notified body for Europe will provide foundational insights for companies new to the EU medical device market, highlighting the demands on Artificial Intelligence devices in the regulatory submission process. This webinar is ideal for early-stage or export-ready companies looking to expand into the European market.

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Life Sciences Marketing Group - AI In Marketing Panel Discussion

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2025 is shaping up to be a game-changer for AI in marketing. Join us on May 27 for a hybrid event, featuring a panel discussion on how AI is impacting life sciences marketing. This event is structured around responses from our survey on AI in marketing from YOU, our members, so your input is critical.

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Focus on National Apprenticeship Day: NC Life Sciences Apprenticeship Consortium – sustaining a successful program
The North Carolina Life Sciences Apprenticeship Consortium (NCLSAC) was founded in 2022 as part of the Accelerate NC Life Sciences Manufacturing coalition, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). The coalition, led by NCBiotech, promotes life sciences training and job opportunities to distressed communities across North Carolina. The 12 current employer partners include Amgen, Biogen, CSL Seqirus, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, KBI Biopharma, Körber Pharma Software, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Novonesis, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer. The NCLSAC has leveraged BBBRC grant funds to award more than 254 BioWork scholarships at 9 community colleges statewide, enabling valuable pre-apprenticeship training. To date, seven of the NCLSAC member companies have hired 38 apprentices.
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Applying to NHLBI Catalyze: A program overview and review of the application process

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June 18 is the next deadline to submit your application to the Catalyze product definition program. To ensure you are prepared to submit a compelling application within the scope of Catalyze, join this webinar focused on the current funding mechanisms and resources available through Catalyze and the application process. 

This webinar will help applicants better understand their project's fit and readiness for the program and the most appropriate funding opportunity to support their development needs. Ample time will be reserved for questions and answers.
 

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