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

Cities, states, provinces, and countries around the world are aggressively developing strategies and initiatives to develop local biotechnology industries to boost their exports, to realize increased tax revenues through more high-paying jobs, and to encourage spillover into and synergies with other high-technology areas. Developing, attracting, and retaining a workforce to support biotechnology is a challenge in any location. Whether the motivation is to leverage existing resources such as diverse plant and animal species, to commercialize scientific discoveries from an existing research base, or to leverage an existing commercialization infrastructure, the challenge remains the same: Biotechnology industries need interdisciplinary workers who understand the diverse factors impacting the biotechnology industry and who can manage the development and growth of biotechnology companies Best Practices in Biotechnology Education answers this call with clear guidance on key issues such as curriculum planning, student recruitment, funding, connecting with workforce needs, measuring performance and efficacy, and developing student clubs. Best Practices in Biotechnology Education is directed at faculty seeking to start or expand biotechnology education programs; policy-makers and economic developers seeking to help meet workforce needs; and, students, scientists, and business professionals looking to enter the industry or upgrade their existing skills. The cases herein describe a wide variety of programs from high school through Ph.D. programs. Some are in their first years, whereas others are quite mature and have diversified to offer myriad degree and certificate options. There is also strong international representation, with programs from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.Read More