News and Events

 

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. NCBIO Emerging Companies Forum. Members Only Policy Luncheon.

With North Carolina State government facing a $3.4 billion budget shortfall, key programs supporting North Carolina’s emerging life science companies may be targeted for cuts.   Programs potentially affected include funding for SBIR/STTR grants; funding for the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, including the Center’s loan and grant programs; incentives for companies to expand; and extension of the Qualified Business Venture Tax Credit.  Tax reform issues may also be debated.

Hear from NCBIO President Sam Taylor and help assure your company’s priorities are reflected in NCBIO’s 2011 legislative agenda.

RSVP to Jennifer Fong by January 14th.

NCBIO needs your comments.  If you cannot attend email your suggestions to NCBIO President Sam Taylor at staylor@ncbioscience.org.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. CED Biotech Forum: CEO Panel. Featured Speakers (partial list):

Phrabhavathi Fernandes, Ph.D., Founder, President & CEO, Cempra Pharmaceuticals and Robert J. Schotzinger, M.D., Ph.D., President, CEO & Director, Viamet Pharmaceuticals. For more information.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Forsyth Tech SciTech Lecture Series: “Regenerative Medicine: New Approaches to Healthcare” Dr. Anthony Atala, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Hear scientists, researchers and industry thought leaders explore how science and technology are combining to change our world. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held on Forsyth Tech’s Main Campus in Ardmore Auditorium at 4 p.m. Forsyth Tech Main Campus—2100 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem NC 27103 FORSYTH TECH To reserve a seat at any event, contact Mona Cofer at 336.734.7205 or mcofer@forsythtech.edu.

Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 21-22, 2011. CED Biotech Life Science Conference.  CED's annual Biotech/Life Science Conference unites the Southeast life science community to celebrate one of the industry's most dynamic regions. This two-day conference includes world-class speakers, a variety of panels on industry topics and trends, and networking opportunities with life science leaders. Join industry executives, including the region's most innovative entrepreneurs, major pharmaceutical companies, research leaders, policy makers and nationally prominent investors at the Southeast's premier life science event.   For more information.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Forsyth Tech SciTech Lecture Series:“Environmental Health Science Curriculum Development in Liberia, West Africa” Dr. Frank Carver, Coordinator, Environmental Sciences, Forsyth Tech. Hear scientists, researchers and industry thought leaders explore how science and technology are combining to change our world. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held on Forsyth Tech’s Main Campus in Ardmore Auditorium at 4 p.m. Forsyth Tech Main Campus—2100 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem NC 27103 FORSYTH TECH To reserve a seat at any event, contact Mona Cofer at 336.734.7205 or mcofer@forsythtech.edu.

Thursday, March 17, 2011. Forsyth Tech SciTech Lecture Series:“The Targacept Story: From the Bench to the Clinic” Dr. J. Donald deBethizy, CEO & President, Targacept. Hear scientists, researchers and industry thought leaders explore how science and technology are combining to change our world. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held on Forsyth Tech’s Main Campus in Ardmore Auditorium at 4 p.m. Forsyth Tech Main Campus—2100 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem NC 27103 FORSYTH TECH To reserve a seat at any event, contact Mona Cofer at 336.734.7205 or mcofer@forsythtech.edu.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011. CED Biotech Forum: University Showcase.  More information to come.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011. CED Biotech Forum: Bridging the Valley of Death.  More information to come.

Monday-Thursday, June 27-30. BIO International Convention, Washington, DC. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. The event features keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. Past speakers include President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Sir Elton John, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, and General Colin Powell, among many others. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum (One-on-One Partnering), hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations, and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition.  For more information.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011. CED: Campbell Alliance Dealmakers Intention Report & Licensing Panel.  More information to come.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. CED Biotech Forum: Pharma & Biotech:Option Based Deals. More information to come.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. CED Biotech Forum: Foundation Funding.  More information to come.