Record #:

8008

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A panel of life-sciences experts--Don deBethizy, CEO of Targacept, Inc., a Winston-Salem company developing treatments for central nervous system disorders; Jan Turek, CEO of Biolex Therapeutics, Inc., a Pittsboro drug-maker; Jeff Clark, managing general partner of the Aurora Funds, a Durham venture-capital company; Robert McMahan, Gov. Michael Easley�s science adviser; and Sam Taylor, president of the North Carolina Biosciences Organization, a trade group based in the Research Triangle Park--discuss the state of biomanufacturing in North Carolina, whether the state can compete in this market, and the new North Carolina Research Campus being built in Kannapolis.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 7, July 2006, pInsert 1-10, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biotechnology

Record #:

25895

Author(s):

McColm, Jan

Abstract:

Mike Ramsey is a chemist and a pioneer in the field of microfluids. He uses biotechnology to develop microscopic lab tests that can be controlled by computers. Ramsey is currently working on nanofluid technology to sequence DNA.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Winter 2006, p18-20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biotechnology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

24247

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area is slowly becoming a competitor for Charlotte and the Research Triangle as a result of painstaking planning and long-needed cooperation among governmental units and agencies. The Triad is not only a manufacturing center, it also offers support to entrepreneurs and access to university research services.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p50-59 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area; Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Biotechnology industries; Biotech industries--North Carolina; Biotechnology; Piedmont Triad--Economic conditions

Record #:

28369

Author(s):

Fulton, Katherine

Abstract:

Many people oppose genetically modified foods, but others, like NC State University’s Arthur Weissinger, modify foods to improve the health of those eating the foods. One of the major issues surrounding the movement is the lack of trust between the biotechnology industry and consumers who believe the industry is ultimately out to make a profit, not make lives better. Many are also afraid that the lack of regulation could cause health and environmental disasters and affect biodiversity, fragile communities, and the control of the food supply.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 27, July 1992, p6-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biotechnology; Food--Biotechnology