Biobusiness

Compiled and adapted from completed assignments produced by USC graduate students participating in the inter-disciplinary course, "BioBusiness: A Strategic Perspective" (GSBA-599, Spring 2005), offered by the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California.

Basic Biotechniques for Bioprocess and Bioentrepreneurship deals with the entire field of industrial biotechnology, starting from the basic laboratory techniques to scale-up, process development, demonstration, and finally its commercialization. The book compiles currently scattered materials on this topic and updates this information based on practical experience and requirements. The book will be an ideal source for new entrepreneurs who wish to start their own commercial units. Offers guidance for readers/researchers/start-ups/entrepreneurs on how to develop new microbiological and biotechnical processes Focuses on basic knowledge and possible solutions to the practical difficulties at all levels in one place through understanding of basic techniques in lab, during bioprocess development, commercialization, technology transfer, marketing, and others which is presently not available in the field Provides multifaceted coverage, with industry insights from experienced practitioners and leaders in the field Gives possible best solutions to the practical difficulties at all levels, i.e. lab, scaleup, and commercial stage Addresses ethical and other regulatory issues

Sections 1-2. Keyword Index.--Section 3. Personal author index.--Section 4. Corporate author index.-- Section 5. Contract/grant number index, NTIS order/report number index 1-E.--Section 6. NTIS order/report number index F-Z.

Carlos Ledó had been waiting for that call for years. It was the year 2018 and the warm breeze of April immersed him in the warm memory of beginnings that now seemed distant. Gone was his activity as an advisor to agricultural estates. Further, his training as an agricultural engineer. Now, he smiled to himself as he recalled how his curiosity lit the fuse of the enterprise.

A book on the early initiatives by Bill Gates and his Foundation to revolutionize the global effort aimed at immunizing the world's children against infectious diseases, a major killer in the developing world. Written by leading social historian and chronicler of recent developments in international public health, William Muraskin, PhD