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Office of the Governor
By Michael F. Easley
By Mike May - Guest Editor
North Carolina's commitment to combining forces decades ago has reaped many rewards
North Carolina combines academic, industrial, public and private resources to drive R&D and manufacturing
By Dennis Meredith
Three governors help harvest the benefits of biotechnology
By Angela Spivey
Through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center the Tarheel State encourages industry investment
By David Schoonmaker
People make up the materials for building a research community
By Bill Dean
The dividing line between academics and industry blurs across many areas of North Carolina
Working together drives academic projects across the state
By Russ Campbell
Today's basic research transforms tomorrow's medicine and technology
By Becky Oskin
Oliver Smithies: The life of a genetics pioneer
By Kendall Morgan
North Carolina's industry rejuvenates traditional fields and spurs on new ones
By Mike May
Steve Petteway: Demonstrating the power of combining scientific curiosity with product safety
By David Schoonmaker
North Carolina's natural resources could spawn many advanced industries
By Rachel Dickinson
Contract research organizations extend the capabilities of biotechnology companies
By Charles Choi
Top agricultural companies make North Carolina home
By John V. Boyne
Companies with three different origins show the variety of ways to evolve from an idea to a company
By Frank Diller
Dani Bolognesi: Cultivating an eye for targets
By Myrna E. Watanabe
North Carolina has the resources but needs a plan to advance
By Ed Field
Science extends far beyond the lab or manufacturing line

Villages can grow into technology giants with the right combination of rural roots and corporate investment
By Catherine Macek
Starting early and intensely trains tomorrow's creative biotechnologists
By Charles Blackburn, Jr
Despite limited sources of capital, would-be entrepreneurs with solid biobusiness ideas can obtain financial support
By Peter Gwynne
In the biotechnology world, service groups pick up crucial aspects from development through sales
By Meredith Small
Mitch Javidi: Consulting firm head draws on personal experience
By Meredith Small
North Carolina companies contribute time,healthcare, and more to their employees and communities
By David Williamson