Doug Edgeton became president and CEO of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in September 2014. He brings extensive executive-level experience in health care from major academic medical centers, research park development and business administration, including an emphasis on community service. Edgeton targets state investment and staff expertise to help North Carolina’s life sciences companies grow, create jobs, and bring life-changing technologies to market. Edgeton received his B.S. degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and MPH and MBA degrees from University of Alabama at Birmingham.