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Yali Friedman, Ph.D.
Third Edition, August 2008
20 Chapters, 460 pages
44 figures, 25 Tables, 63 Boxes
Hardcover: US$89.95 ISBN: 978-09734676-5-9
Softcover: US$64.95 ISBN: 978-09734676-6-6
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Distributed by Ingram and Baker & Taylor
Also available from Amazon.com
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Praise for Previous Editions
"The need for a comprehensive guide to understanding the inner
workings of corporate biotechnology is very acute ... This book does
much to fulfill that role."
"an impressive compendium of information for people getting started
in the biotechnology industry."
BioExecutive International
"written in plain terms readily accessible to lay readers ... a sound
foundation for better understanding this exciting and rapidly
changing line of commerce and highly recommended especially to
visionary entrepreneurs with a keen interest in this challenging
field."
Midwest Book Review
"A very valuable, readable, clear, comprehensive and up to date guide
of the biotechnology industry. Building Biotechnology is a must
read
for investors, reporters, directors and other laymen that wish to
understand the fundamentals of the biotechnology business."
William A. Haseltine, Ph.D.
Former Chairman & CEO, Human Genome Sciences
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Also available in online classes:

Biotechnology online classes, bootcamps, and
seminars
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Scientists know science; businesspeople know
business. This book explains both.
As biotechnology changes paradigms in medicine, agriculture, and
industrial processes, there is a pressing need for cross-trained
individuals capable of developing new innovations and bringing them to
market. Building Biotechnology helps readers start and manage
biotechnology companies and understand the business of biotechnology.
This acclaimed book describes the convergence of scientific, political,
regulatory, and commercial factors that drive the biotechnology industry
and define its scope.
In addition to its popularity among business professionals and
scientists seeking to apply their skills to biotechnology, Building
Biotechnology has also been adopted as a course text in dozens of
advanced biotechnology programs including MBA programs at UC Irvine, Tepper, and Boston University; the Johns Hopkins biotechnology MS/MBA program; NIH Office of Technology Transfer; extension programs at Berkeley and UCSF; and international programs at the Karolinska Institute, Macquarie University, and Schulich School of Business.
This third edition significantly expands upon the foundation laid by the first two, updating case law and business models in this dynamic industry and adding significantly more case studies, informative figures and tables. Most importantly, Building Biotechnology enables seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurial scientists alike to understand the drivers of biotechnology businesses and apply their established skills for commercial success.
What makes Building Biotechnology different?
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.
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