NCBiotech Career Development Network: Career Pivots Panel

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Are you considering a career pivot? North Carolina's life sciences ecosystem is growing with meaningful career opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds.

Hear from a panel of professionals representing fields from clinical research to biopharma manufacturing. The panelists will share their experience pivoting, what led them to seek a change in careers, and their advice for job seekers.

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Chris Learn of Parexel
Collaborative approach is key to successful CGT clinical trials
For many of us in the drug development industry, cell and gene therapies (CGT) can create intoxicating levels of hope for the patients who need them. This field is rapidly expanding, offering exciting possibilities for treating a wide range of diseases while providing veritable cures for some forms of hemophilia, sickle cell disease, blindness and deafness. However, the complexities of CGT trials present unique challenges for the trial sites that first bring these unapproved investigational drugs to test subjects. For trial sites, CGT trials often result in intense resourcing workflows and requirements, leading to under-resourced healthcare teams. This hinders the advancement of these potentially life-changing treatments.
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Informing Innovation Presents: 10 Free Tools, Featuring the NCBiotech Company Directory

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NCBiotech's Life Sciences Intelligence team will host a virtual webinar showcasing 10 free tools to enhance your research and business experience, including the NCBiotech Company Directory. 

Discover how these time-saving tools can help you streamline your workflow and focus more on innovation.
 

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NCBiotech Facts and Funding Series: Research Resources

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Did you know the 12-county Piedmont Triad region has a diverse and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem partnering to support the life sciences?

Join us on April 16 and meet our Life Sciences Intelligence team, your one-stop shop for information. Learn how our targeted market and scientific insight give life sciences companies and entrepreneurs a competitive advantage.

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American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Carolinas Chapter Annual Conference

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The Carolinas Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) will be hosting its annual conference on May 16 at The Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Registration is now open. This event offers valuable networking opportunities and essential information for individuals interested in entering the field of medical writing. More details about the conference are provided below.

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2025 Plant Molecular Biology Spring Retreat

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The Plant Molecular Biology Consortium is excited to announce the first PMB Spring Retreat, to be held on May 16, 2025, at NCBiotech in RTP. 

The program will highlight the research activities of consortium members and introduce these members to North Carolina's community of plant molecular biologists. It will feature research lectures given by faculty, short-format student talks, and informal "chalk talks" presented by faculty, postdoctoral research associates, graduate students and corporate scientists.

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Business Women Meeting
Celebrating women's innovation in life sciences

North Carolina's life sciences ecosystem is thriving, thanks in no small part to the leadership and innovation of women shaping its future. From groundbreaking research in biotechnology to executive roles, women leaders across the state are driving advancements that make a global impact. 

Their contributions span startups, research institutions, and large corporations, fueling economic growth and scientific progress. These women are not just participating—they are leading the charge.

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NCBiotech makes Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies list
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. The annual list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy, according to the magazine. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions. NCBiotech was among the 10 companies in the Economic Development company category.
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Sara Imhof
NCBiotech's Sara Imhof honored by Triangle Business Journal
Sara Imhof, Ph.D., vice president of the focused initiatives team at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, has been honored by a regional business publication for her inspiring work to lead North Carolina residents into jobs and careers in the state’s life sciences sector. Imhof is among 27 winners in Triangle Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business Awards program. This program recognizes Triangle-area women who have proven to be dynamic and outstanding leaders with established track records of significant accomplishments in business and/or community service. Imhof and other award winners were recognized during an awards luncheon on March 12 at Embassy Suites in Cary.
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Life Sciences Marketing Group: Best Practices for Building an Online Community

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Building an online community is a great way for companies to foster brand loyalty, boost revenue, increase customer engagement, and potentially reduce customer support.

However, it's not an easy task. By following best practices, companies can run an active online community and reap many rewards for their efforts.

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