Biotechnology in Japan A Comprehensive Guide [Paperback]

Biotechnology in Japan is a complete guide to economic, scientific and regulatory aspects of Japanese research centres and companies. Profiles for more than 400 private Japanese companies and almost 200 universities and research institutes are given in great detail. Ministries providing research guidelines and ongoing research projects are analysed. The book is the first comprehensive source in the English language and is of particular interest to consultants, managers and researchers seeking cooperation with Japanese partners.Biotechnology in Japan is a complete guide to economic, scientific and regulatory aspects of Japanese research centres and companies. Profiles for more than 400 private Japanese companies and almost 200 universities and research institutes are given in great detail. Ministries providing research guidelines and ongoing research projects are analysed. The book is the first comprehensive source in the English language and is of particular interest to consultants, managers and researchers seeking cooperation with Japanese partners.1 Introduction.- Historic Aspects.- Market Expectations and the Industry.- The Government and its Research Institutes.- The Universities.- Forms of Cooperation.- Regional Developments.- Summary and Outlook.- References.- 2 The Industry.- The Fermentation Industry.- The Pharmaceutical Industry.- The Chemical Industry.- The Food Industry.- The Agriculture and Fishery Industry.- The Textile Industry.- The Pulp and Paper Industry.- The Heavy Industries.- The Energy Industry.- The Iron and Steel Industry.- The Shipbuilding Industry.- The Construction Industry.- The Electric Machinery Manufacturing Industry.- The Trading Houses.- Biotechnology in Japanese Companies, a General Assessment.- Biotechnology Profiles of 419 Companies.- References.- 3 The Ministries.- The Cabinet and the Prime Ministers Advisory Boards.- Council for Science and Technology.- Science and Technology Agency (STA).l,