LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -In North Carolina, you’ll find: Spanish company Grifols making therapeutic proteins to treat rare diseases including immune deficiencies and genetic emphysema. Danish multinational Novo Nordisk produces insulin and other treatments for diabetes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since 2001, the popularity of NC as a biotech destination has resulted in the creation of more than 12, 000 jobs with three specific subsectors-drugs and pharmaceuticals, research, testing and medical labs, agricultural feedstock and chemicals-showing robust growth (18).

Detailed explanation-3: -directly employs 53, 200 workers, generates an additional 127, 000 jobs in the state through the multiplier effect, for a total employment impact of over 180, 000 jobs. Over $9.4 billion in North Carolinians’ wages and salaries is generated by biotech.