Plunkett's Biotech and Genetics Industry Almanac, 2003-2004: The Only Complete Reference to the Biotechnology Business and Genetic Engineering (Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac)

Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac is a complete reference guide to the business side of biotechnology, genetics, proteomics and related services. This new book contains complete profiles of the leading biotech companies, in-depth chapters on trends in genetics, technologies, statistics and finances, a handy glossary and thorough indexes. Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac, our easy-to-understand reference to the biotech and genetics industry, is an absolutely vital addition to your office. For the first time, in one carefully-researched volume, you'll get all of the data you need including: The HapMap Project; Molecular diagnostics; Regenerative medicine; Biosecurity; Personalized medicine ; Systems biology; Stem cells and cloning; Agricultural biotechnology, international companies and industry trends. Includes 15 major tables such as: Biotechnology Industry Profile; Total R&D Investments; Domestic R&D as a Percentage of Sales; U.S. Biotech Industry Financing; Top 20 Global Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies; The U.S. Drug Discovery, Development and Approval Process; Total U.S. Biotechnology Patents Granted Per Year; New U.S. Biotech Drug and Vaccine and Indication Approvals; U.S. Drug Development Times; Average Salaries in the U.S. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries; Global Agricultural Biotech At A Glance The book also includes complete profiles on the "Biotech & Genetics 400," our own unique list of companies that are the leaders in biotechnology. These are the 400 largest, most successful corporations in all facets of this exploding business. All of the corporate profile information is indexed and cross-indexed, including contact names, addresses, Internet addresses, fax numbers, toll-free numbers, plus growth and hiring plans, finances, research, marketing, technology, acquisitions and much more for each firm! Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can request a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling export of contact names, addresses and more.