Overview of the biotechnology industry in a business context. Identification of factors governing product success. Understanding of different forms of intellectual property, their protection, the precautions needed, and the process of writing a patent specification. Important components of business creation, including: the technical basis of the business, product assessment, funding at different stages, continuing research, product development, outsourcing stages of production, growth of the business, and exit strategies. Regulatory bodies affecting biotechnology are examined, together with relevant legislation. Seminar presentation on the evaluation of a specific biotech company. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 311420 (v.1)<br/> Molecular Genetics 233<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> 302488 (v.2)<br/> Molecular Genetics 231<br/> <br/> or any previous version
