“A campus is unfolding in Kannapolis, but so is a vision – a nationally unique place for discovery, companies, improved life and wide economic impact. Society is improved when good vision moves to reality, as is well happening in Kannapolis,” Steven Burke Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs North Carolina Biotechnology Center

The North Carolina Research Campus

The David H. Murdock Research Institute is located on the North Carolina Research Campus − the New Home to Science – in downtown Kannapolis, North Carolina. This thriving area of North Carolina ranks third in the nation in biotechnology companies. Conveniently accessible to both I-85 and I-77, Kannapolis is approximately two-and-a-half hours west of Research Triangle Park, just an hour’s drive from Greensboro, and a quick 20-minute trip from Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city and the nation's second largest financial center.

Here, a scientist will experience a stimulating, academically-rich environment designed to foster innovation and promote collaboration. Prestigious universities, leading scientific companies, and access to the greatest scientific intellectual minds all make this the most ideal setting to work…and live. The 350-acre campus features luxury residences and outstanding amenities, including shops, restaurants, a world-class wellness center and much more — all within walking distance.

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