The Chinese American Biosciences Association in North Carolina (CABA-NC) and Chinese Association for Science & Technology - NC Chapter (CAST-NC) cordially invite you to attend “China Nanjing Biotechnology and New Medicine Industry Promotion Seminar”, which will be co-hosted by CABA-NC and CAST-NC and sponsored by Nanjing government.

NC TraCS Institute, UNC's CTSA, is pleased to present a 2-day writing seminar titled, "Scientific Writing from the Reader's Perspective" taught by George D. Gopen, JD, PhD.

Developments in the public markets and the overall global economy are driving changes in how new start-ups get funded and how early-stage companies must run their businesses. Funding for ideas and innovation in the biotech industry has not dried up, and the model for investing is evolving. Join us as this panel of investors discusses the changes taking place in early stage investing, proven strategies for obtaining funding, and case studies of business model innovation that investors are rewarding.

Speaker:  Kerrie Powell, Business Development Director, SCYNEXIS
Topic:  Innovative Solutions for Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery

Understanding How the New U.S. Patent Laws Affect Business Strategy for Emerging Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device Companies

With the "America Invents Act" and new U.S. patent laws now in effect or being implemented over the next year, emerging pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies are asking what are the implications of the changes and how do we adapt?

The UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Research and Design Symposium is the annual showcase event for senior design and graduate students. The event attracts an industrial and academic audience and features oral and poster presentations and a networking social. Students will present projects related to rehabilitation, biological process, medical textiles, imaging, medical device engineering, and much more.

At the intersection of materials and life sciences, there is significant nanobiotech innovation occurring that generates substantial commercial opportunities through the evolution of novel products. COIN serves as a single point of entry to the nanobiotech ecosystem through this Industrial Outreach Program (IOP), providing access to a robust network of key thought leaders across academia and industry.

Come join this thriving community at an enjoyable networking event.

The first 50 attendees will receive two free drink tickets! 

The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) will hold its scientific meeting May 9-12 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Society, so we are planning a variety of special activities to celebrate the rich history of our organization.

Our host city, Raleigh, was named after famed explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. It is a fitting place for our research community to celebrate its anniversary, share advances in cutaneous biology and dermatology, and expand new scientific frontiers.

What do crabs, racing and social media all have in common?

What's it like to sit behind the wheel of an electric car?

Join us at the kick-off and find out!

Enter into a drawing to win a cordless, electric lawn mower when you attend the kick-off.

As always, this event is FREE!