The Biotech Business
Administrative essentials to running a biotech company including compliance with government regulations, quality management and practical information for routine laboratory operations.
What is Biotechnology and How Did It Make the Biotech Industry
This article provides a summary or overview of biotechnology or biotech with a description of the start of biotechnology, development of commercial biotechnology, and an overview of the biotech industry. It includes brief summaries of the methods that comprise biotechnology and genetic engineering, biotechnology companies, the medical biotech...
The Need for Cheaper and Faster DNA Sequencing
Methods to sequence DNA have been used in labs for 30 years, why is there suddenly so much interest in sequencing technology and what is "next generation" sequencing? Development of new DNA sequencing technology is driven by the drive to translate the research findings of the human genome to individual medical diagnoses and treatments.
Can Government Programs Fix the Drug Development Pipeline?
As drug discovery and development slows down to a trickle, publicly funded government initiatives try to take up the slack. Can the new NIH and Euro big government programs prime the drug discovery pipeline?
Biotech Business Models
The choice of business model for a biotechnology company depends on the type of product in question and potential for funding and profit.
Outsourcing Options
Many small or startup biotech companies lack all of the resources, facilities and expertise to carry out their business in its entirety, alone and might consider outsourcing certain tasks to a CSO.
Four Reasons to Use PAT in Bioprocessing
PAT (Process Analytical Technology) refers to the use of mid-stream chemical analyses of parameters that are directly related to product quality. PAT can be used as part of a Quality Management program for improved quality control. Traditional monitoring methods generally result in more variable product …
Contents of an RFP
A list of items to include in a request for proposals (RFP) when soliciting contract service/ manufacturing organizations for outsourced work.
What is a Virtual Business
Virtual companies are formed using a business model that takes advantage of the availability of suitable contract organizations for outsourcing all aspects of the biotechnology business.
Get Paid for Innovative Ideas
A website for matching scientists with innovative ideas to R&D companies looking for specific solutions. Cash incentives are offered to problem-solvers.
News at Bionity.com
A source of news and other resources in the biotech/biopharma industry.
Bioentrepreneur
News, startup profiles, jobs and pointers on launching a startup biotech business.
Free Biotechnology Industry Publications
Links to free biotechnology and biomedical industry publications for scientists and entrepreneurs involved in research and development.