News & Events 2025
April 2025
Thirty NC biotechnology coordinators convened at the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce on April 25th to get an update on regenerative medicine and the NSF Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine. They also visited the labs at Forsyth Tech where they observed bioprinting and the scanning electron microscope and had a demonstration on virtual reality in bioprinting.
Thirty NC biotechnology coordinators convened at the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce on April 25th to get an update on regenerative medicine and the NSF Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine. They also visited the labs at Forsyth Tech where they observed bioprinting and the scanning electron microscope and had a demonstration on virtual reality in bioprinting.
New Accelerator for Community Colleges Strengthens Workforce Development
A $3 million initiative announced by NSF and New America provides a rich support environment to community colleges like Forsyth Tech that are engaged with NSF Regional Innovation Engines.
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A $3 million initiative announced by NSF and New America provides a rich support environment to community colleges like Forsyth Tech that are engaged with NSF Regional Innovation Engines.
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SciTech Lecture Series
SciTech Discussion with Karen Barnes
April 2025Karen Barnes, Ecosystem Development Officer NSF Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine, demystifies PTRME and explains the importance of its ecosystem.
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SciTech Discussion with Dr. Pinar Mesci & Jana Stoudemire, Axiom Space
March 2025Dr. Pinar Mesci (Sr. Program Manager, Global Head, Regenerative Medicine & Disease Modeling) and Jana Stoudemire (PTRME Leadership Team, In Space ITEC Lead), join Russ and Trevor for a fascinating discussion of Axiom's work on in-space biology/biotechnology and the opportunities that it can create for the local workforce.
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SciTech Introduction to Regenerative Medicine with Bill Woodruff
February 2025Russ and Trevor are joined by William (Bill) Woodruff (Professor Emeritus, Biotechnology, Alamance Community College) for a discussion of what's being done, what's possible, and the expansive and diverse opportunities in Regenerative Medicine.
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SciTech Conversation with Dr. Ronald Hann Jr.
February 2025Dr. Ronald Hann Jr., Director of Technology integration at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine discussed his work building collaborations at WFIRM and the opportunities available to community college grads to pursue a career in science through programs offered by the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, or the CDC.
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SciTech Conversation with Josh Tan and Dr. Joshua Hunsberger
January 2025Josh Tan (Systems Manager for Radiology & CTSI, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist) and Dr. Joshua Hunsberger (Chief Technology Officer, RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) showcase current and future implementations of cutting-edge VR and AR technology in the regenerative medicine field Russ Read and Trevor Tufano.
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