Life Sciences Cluster
Located just an hour from the Research
Triangle Park, Greensboro is becoming an important player in the biotech,
pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. Today, over 100 companies
in the Piedmont Triad, several leading universities and a skilled workforce
make this region a top destination for life sciences.
The groundbreaking work taking place right here in Greensboro has helped
designate North Carolina as the nation’s third most active state in biosciences.
Greensboro’s Life Sciences culture is thriving. Exciting developments that showcase the area’s commitment to innovation include:
Gateway University Research Park
North Carolina A&T State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro have jointly established a research park on two campuses. Gateway provides state-of-the-art research facilities for work in the life and physical sciences, engineering, technology, and other applied science areas.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
The Piedmont Triad is home to first regional office of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, which is the world’s first government-sponsored organization dedicated to developing the biotechnology industry. The Triad office assists government agencies, colleges and universities, and the business community with growing biotechnology in the region.
The Guilford Genomic Medicine Initiative
A landmark research project, this initiative will use family medical
history, genetic information, early screening and presymptomatic diagnostics
to identify people who are likely to acquire common diseases. The project
is an innovative partnership between the University of North Carolina
at Greensboro, Moses Cone Health System in Greensboro, and Duke University
Medical Center.
Life Sciences Cluster Fact Sheet