Biotechnology Coverage

Durham company grows human blood vessels, sends them to wounded Ukraine soldiers

Humacyte grows human blood vessels from human cells to serve surgeons for use in severe trauma cases like industrial accidents, gunshot wounds and the war in Ukraine.

Durham company growing blood vessels from human cells

Humacyte in Durham is growing human blood vessels to be used in severe trauma cases like industrial accidents, gunshot wounds and the war in Ukraine.

Durham company grows human blood vessels, sends them to wounded Ukraine soldiers

A company at RTP is growing human blood vessels and sending them to help wounded soldiers in Ukraine.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Sr. Durham reporter

No more needles? That's a promise of new drug delivery tech from Chapel Hill startup

Imagine receiving a COVID-19 vaccine not from the jab of a needle and syringe but by slipping a thin, clear film smaller than a postage stamp inside your cheek or under your tongue and letting it dissolve. That's one of the potential benefits of a new drug-delivery technology being developed by a startup company in Chapel Hill.

How women in biotech leadership are driving change in the workplace

At BioCryst, women in leadership create a supportive community and ways to pave the trail for others.

How women in biotech leadership are driving change in the workplace

At BioCryst, women in leadership create a supportive community and ways to pave the trail for others.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Thoughtful analysis of market data and customer insights allows local biotech company to stay focused on the needs of patients

Relentless, early and often data collection and insight generation allowed BioCryst to anticipate and strategically leverage information for the good of patients -- a true competitive advantage and foundation for company success.

Thoughtful analysis of market data and customer insights allows local biotech company to stay focused on the needs of patients

Relentless, early and often data collection and insight generation allowed BioCryst to anticipate and strategically leverage information for the good of patients -- a true competitive advantage and foundation for company success.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Tech event in Fayetteville connects military with businesses

More than 200 businesses will attend a Defense Technology Symposium on Tuesday at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The event is meant to connect innovative companies with military and federal agencies.

How a homegrown company maintains its culture through global expansion

While BioCryst has been around for more than three decades, the past few years have brought unprecedented global growth for the biotech company.

How a homegrown company maintains its culture through global expansion

While BioCryst has been around for more than three decades, the past few years have brought unprecedented global growth for the biotech company.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

How a local biotech company found its hybrid working environment "groove"

Through listening to and incorporating employee feedback, BioCryst is creating the ideal hybrid work model -- complete with a new office space here in the Triangle.

How a local biotech company found its hybrid working environment "groove"

Through listening to and incorporating employee feedback, BioCryst is creating the ideal hybrid work model -- complete with a new office space here in the Triangle.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

“Career jumpers” are finding a new future in biotech

From former teachers to service industry workers, people from all walks of professional life are finding a new career in biotech.

"Career jumpers" are finding a new future in biotech

From former teachers to service industry workers, people from all walks of professional life are finding a new career in biotech.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

How putting patients at the center improves biotech clinical operations

By incorporating patient perspectives into the early stages of clinical trial development, BioCryst is working to improve the patient experience.

How putting patients at the center improves biotech clinical operations

By incorporating patient perspectives into the early stages of clinical trial development, BioCryst is working to improve the patient experience.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

A biotechnology hub, North Carolina plays a role in global research

Today, with the help of NCBiotech, North Carolina is home to over 700 life sciences companies doing work with local, national and international implications.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Wake Tech’s new campus in RTP creates pipeline to well-paying jobs

As North Carolina experiences a biotechnology boom, a new community college center in Morrisville is putting those jobs within reach for more people.

Training center creates pipeline for NC's booming biotech industry

As North Carolina experiences a biotechnology boom, a new community college center in Morrisville is putting those jobs within reach for more people.

Vital women's health research finds a home at UNC

Powered by UNC's Innovate Carolina initiative, startup company AnelleO is developing a product that aims to empower women to have control over their health.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

NC dominates in clinical research and diagnostic testing

Clinical research and diagnostic companies are quickly growing statewide --and hiring in nearly every department.

Local training prepares people for in-demand careers

Thanks to the numerous colleges and universities in North Carolina, people of all ages and experience levels have the opportunity to get training and education for a clinical research or biopharmaceutical manufacturing career.

The personal impact of clinical research

For Alvita Amanchukwu, working in clinical research gave her the chance to further research and treatment on cancers, including the type that her father battled.

Making a career change into clinical research

No matter what stage you're at in your career, it's never too late to make a change. NCBiotech offers courses and training that allow individuals to pivot into rewarding and in-demand clinical research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing careers.