Welcome to the BRITE Institute
BRITE focuses on health-related research and degree-based workforce development.
Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise
The Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) meets the changing workforce needs of the North Carolina life science industries and clinical research sectors, supporting job creation and economic growth.
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BRITE Faculty
$10M
Workforce Development Funding
20K
BRITE Future Scholars
State of the Art
Built in 2008, the BRITE’s state-of-the-art facility is home to over 40 scientists whose research and training efforts contribute to workforce development for the biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical industries in North Carolina.
The BRITE Institute
Overview
BRITE prides itself on providing high-quality student training and conducting outstanding applied health research.
People
Our faculty and staff are experienced in the pharmaceutical industry and offer students real-world learning experiences.
Research
BRITE's major research areas are drug discovery, cardiometabolic disease, central nervous system, plant genetic engineering, cancer and Drosophila genetics.
Outreach
BRITE develops young STEM stars, shaping the lives of future scientists throughout the Triangle and across North Carolina.
Workforce Development
Through its research and training efforts, BRITE supports the growth of North Carolina's life science industry.
Institute Programs
Drug Discovery
Researchers from BRITE are making great strides in fighting various types of cancer, diabetes and other diseases that disproportionately impact communities of color.
Biomanufacturing
At BRITE, our researchers utilize biological systems to produce biomolecules for use in therapeutic drugs and vaccines.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BRITE supports the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department by providing industry-relevant hands-on research experience for students to become skilled scientists and pursue careers in science.
Clinical Research Sciences Program
The Clinical Research Science Program focuses on workforce development for careers in clinical research.
Research Areas
Exploring the role lipids and alcohol play in liver disease and identifying biomarkers of disease.
Finding small molecules and natural products to target major neurodegenerative disorders.
Exploiting plants with modern biotechnology and molecular techniques to contribute to biomedical study.
Basic and translational research focused on target validation and the discovery of novel small molecules with anticancer activity.
Workforce Development
We focus on providing North Carolina with highly trained, job-ready graduates and improving the capabilities of the existing workforce.
Support the Future of Health
BRITE welcomes partnerships with the private sector to support the development of our next generation of scientists.
The Center fOr Data Equity (CODE)
CODE addresses health disparities and achieves health equity using artificial intelligence and machine learning.