Biotechnology

Resources

Website Resources

1. North Carolina Biotechnology Center
   The NC Biotechnology Center is a non-profit, private organization that seeks to promote biotechnology research and education within the state. The Center's website maintains current information on the following aspects of biotechnology in North Carolina:
   

   • Recent issues surrounding Biotechnology industry
   • Technology Transfer
   • List of companies registered with N.C. BioTech
   • Live Company Database
      Contains company information updated on a daily basis. To access detailed corporate data,
      the site requires a yearly subscription fee.
   • "Window on the Workplace, 2003" report - from 2003
   • BioWork Course (worker retraining)

2. North Carolina Community College System (Worker retraining)
   The NCCCS website contains information on education, training and retraining for the workforce. In addition, the website has information on economic development and collaborations with business and industry that are currently active in North Carolina.
3. The North Carolina Biosciences Organization
   Provides information on legislative monitoring and lobbying activities at the state and local level. Website contains currently national and international policy relevant information on the biotechnology industry.
4. Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
   The national industry organization provides information on national, state and international issues relevant to the industry, including information on important conferences organized around the globe. Provides details on the history of the biotechnology industry and a variety of industry statistics, including product information.

Books & Articles

1. Brookings Institution. 2002. Signs of Life: The Growth of Biotechnology Centers in the U.S.
2. Ernst and Young. Beyond Borders: The Global Biotechnology Report 2004.
3. North Carolina Biotechnology Center. 2004. "Train the Workforce: Strategic Plan for New Jobs Across North Carolina." January.
4. North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Education and Training Program. 2003. "Window On The Workplace. "March.
5. Ross DeVol, Perry Wong, Armen Bedroussian, Lorna Wallace, Junghoon Ki, Daniela Murphy and Rob Koepp. October 2004. Biopharmaceutical Industry Contributions to State and U.S. Economies. The Milken Institute.
6. Tansey, Bernadette. April 2004. "Are Biotech Jobs Next To Go? Stronghold of Bay Area Economy Not Immune to Trend." SFGate.com