Medical biotechnology : achievements, prospects and perceptions / Albert Sasson.

Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, [2005], ©2005.

vii, 154 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-148) and index.

Introduction: biotechnology, bio-industry and bio-economy -- Medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology: current achievements and innovation prospects -- Regulatory issues -- The economics of pharmaceutical biotechnology and bio-industry -- Promising areas and ventures -- Medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology in some developing countries -- Social acceptance of medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology -- The globalization of regulatory standards and ethical norms: solidarity with developing nations.