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• QHP Capital Takes Novel Approach To Private Equity Investing

  See how a partnership-driven private equity model helps founder-led life sciences companies strengthen leadership and pursue sustainable growth, offering an alternative to the industry's traditional focus.

• "Miracle Road" Brings Human Focus To RTP's Miraculous Existence

  Discover how university, business, and government partnerships transformed thousands of acres of North Carolina woodland into a global center for research, technology, and life sciences.

• AI, Biotech, And Investment A Opportunity For Research Universities

  AI is accelerating drug discovery, but data limitations threaten progress. Strong leadership and coordinated support across research, government, investment, and industry will be essential.

• Accelerating Life Sciences Commercialization

  Discover how funding, executive guidance, market intelligence, and research partnerships are helping life sciences startups overcome commercialization barriers and scale promising innovations.

• Humacyte To Begin Testing Bioengineered Blood Vessel In Heart Bypass Surgery

  An upcoming first-in-human clinical trial will assess whether an off-the-shelf bioengineered blood vessel can provide a safe alternative to patient-harvested veins in coronary artery bypass surgery.

• STERIS To Invest $600M, Bring 335 Jobs To Sanford

  A $600 million manufacturing investment will bring 335 jobs to Sanford while expanding chemistry innovation, production and distribution capacity within North Carolina’s rapidly growing ecosystem.

• Triangle medtechs earn spots in prestigious MTI Accelerator Cohort

  Discover how triangle medtech startups are gaining national recognition as North Carolina’s innovation ecosystem continues to mature, supported by clinical talent and research institutions.

• $1.5M Grant Expands Biotech Training Capacity At Johnston Community College

  A $1.5 million Golden LEAF grant will expand biotech training capacity, helping meet growing demand for GMP, aseptic processing, automation, robotics, and other skills tied to North Carolina’s workforce.

• Opus Genetics Gains Momentum In Inherited Retinal Disease Treatments

  See how research is opening new possibilities for rare inherited retinal diseases, with early clinical findings showing restored visual function, encouraging tolerability, and regulatory momentum.

• Triad BioNight Celebrates Life Sciences, Honors Special Contributors

  A vibrant community comes together to honor innovation, explore AI’s expanding role in healthcare, and highlight the collaborations, talent, and investment fueling rapid growth across the region.

• UNCG Receives $2M To Grow Biomanufacturing Workforce

  A new workforce initiative combines training, data science, and immersive learning to prepare students for high-demand roles, offering a flexible pathway to strengthen talent pipelines.

• Greenville Startup Scout Scientific Filling Niche In Analytical Testing

  A layoff became the spark for building a nimble analytical lab serving pharma and beyond. Discover how expertise, adaptability, and calculated risk-taking can unlock faster problem-solving.

• New Partnership Aims To Improve Access To Rare Disease Trials

  Gain insight into a new collaboration that brings structure to rare disease trial referrals, improving how patients are matched, supported, and connected to study sites.

• NC Life Sciences Companies Embrace AI Across Multiple Functions

  Take a look at how AI is transforming North Carolina’s life sciences sector, driving faster drug discovery, smarter manufacturing, and data-driven innovation, reshaping the future of therapeutics.

• Closed Auto Plant In Sanford Becomes A Workforce Training Hub

  A former manufacturing site is reborn as a training hub that combines industry-shaped labs, employer-driven curriculum, and flexible programs to prepare a workforce ready for evolving demands.

• How Southeast NC Is Building A Life Sciences Powerhouse

  Southeastern North Carolina is gaining momentum as a life sciences hub, fueled by new logistics infrastructure and workforce training, creating stronger connections across the region’s growing bioeconomy.

• NC's $230M Biomanufacturing Training Investment

  North Carolina is investing $230M+ in workforce training to support growth. Expanding facilities, modern curricula, and industry partnerships are building a pipeline equipped for production demands.

• New Initiatives Strengthen Emerging Health Innovation Ecosystem

  Charlotte’s health innovation community is gaining momentum through new networks, shared spaces, and startup support programs, turning collaboration into a catalyst for growth across the region.

• Automation, Partnerships Driving Advances In NC Pharma Manufacturing

  Industry leaders in North Carolina discuss how automation, AI, workforce training, and collaboration are shaping the future of manufacturing, highlighting a shared focus on sustainable growth.

• N.C. Life Sciences Leaders Focused On Enhancing The State's Strengths

  North Carolina’s life sciences success isn’t guaranteed. Industry leaders warn that global competition, infrastructure demands, and talent development will determine whether the state keeps its edge.