Just for the record and the benefit of others searching for RTP/RDU area DIYBio enthusiasts: we did meet at the Frontier, and plan to meet again to continue organizing a local group, with the help and expertise of the initial nucleus of experienced, accomplished scientists and academics who attended.
As we move ahead to tangible operations, we'll have more public announcements of our meetings, when there is progress to publicize.
Until then, if you wish to contact our avantgarde group, please PM me, and i will add you to our emailing list.