Building Biotechnology: Business, Regulations, Patents, Law, Politics, Science

460 pages
Hardcover: 978-09734676-5-9
Softcover: 978-09734676-6-6
Third Edition
August, 2008
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The definitive primer and leading textbook on the business of biotechnology is now available in its third edition. This new edition is over 100 pages longer than the second edition and adds new chapters, new figures and tables, and additional case examples.

Building Biotechnology builds a robust foundation by providing a comprehensive fundamentals-based overview of the broad variety of elements influencing the commercialization of biotechnology. Expanding on this foundation to ensure a practical appreciation of operational issues in the biotechnology industry, Building Biotechnology adds real-world examples on topics such as the hidden pitfalls of common operational decisions, practical considerations in selecting business models and funding options, strategies to overcome developmental failures, and methods to leverage options to strengthen development plans.