Author: Kenny Hwee Seong Ching Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
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Clusters comprise of a particular set of ingredients, which includes researchers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, well-trained and educated workers, and specialized professional services. The importance of each ingredient is undeniable, yet the proximity to research centers and institutions is perhaps the most critical element of success for technology clusters. This thesis focuses on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and examines its role in the development of the biomedical industry cluster in Cambridge, Massachusetts. However, while the important role that academic institutions play in the process of transforming science to marketable technology is acknowledged, the question of who are the actual researchers most intimately involved in this process remains unanswered. Drawing on quantitative data, we show that the majority of commercially related research work is performed by a small fraction of the researchers, and this group is heterogeneous in characteristics. Moreover, through a novel way of examining publication data, we also show that the commercial productivity of each researcher is positively related to the researcher's relative level of applied science research. Over the past two years, Singapore has been among the most aggressive of the East Asian countries in pursuing the development of its biotechnology industry. By benchmarking Singapore against MIT, we recommend that Singapore raise its level of applied science research, to improve the integration of academic research into the marketplace.
Author: Sarah Giest Publisher: University of Toronto Press ISBN: 1442622148 Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE Languages : en Pages : 200
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"In The Capacity to Innovate, Sarah Giest provides insight into the collaborative and absorptive capacities needed to provide public support to local innovation through cluster organizations. The book offers a detailed view of the vertical, multi-level, and horizontal dynamics in clusters and cluster policy and addresses how they are managed and supported. Using the biotechnology field as an example, Giest highlights challenges in the collaborative efforts of public bodies, private companies, and research institutes to establish a successful eco-system of innovation in this sector. The book argues that cluster policy in collaboration with cluster organizations should focus on absorptive and collaborative capacity elements missing in the cluster context in order to improve performance. Currently, governments operate at different levels--local to supranational--in order to support clusters, and cluster policies are often pursued in parallel to other programs. As the book shows, this can lead to uncoordinated efforts and ineffective cluster strategies. Relational dynamics are often overlooked when working backwards from performance indicators, since their effects are largely indirect but Giest demonstrates that both the cluster organization and the cluster eco-system play a role. The Capacity to Innovate advocates for a coordinated effort by government and cluster organizations to support capacity elements lacking within the specific cluster context."--
Author: Manuela Pereira Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 9781605662800 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 0
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"This book disseminates knowledge regarding high performance computing for medical applications and bioinformatics"--Provided by publisher.
Author: I. Smith Publisher: Springer ISBN: 0230589707 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 232
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The author of this book believes passionately in the National Health Service and through his work offers the government recommendations for how its reform process can be saved from failure. The NHS will only survive and be true to its founding principles if the reform programme is driven forward - and if the book's recommendations are implemented.
Author: Peggy C. Leonard Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 0323480306 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 720
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Learn to simplify complex medical terminology. Using a comprehensive, yet easy way to learn medical terms, Building a Medical Vocabulary, 10th Edition, introduces a step-by-step approach to effective communication in the healthcare environment. Beginning with commonly used medical terms, the text moves cleanly through more difficult vocabulary by adding new combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Small segments of material are immediately followed by fill-in exercises. Learning is also reinforced with Evolve resources such as interactive games, animations, and audio pronunciations. Organizing medical terms by body system, this text provides you with the building blocks for effective communication in the healthcare environment. Healthcare Reports and case studies encourage you to apply your knowledge to job-like situations. Programmed Learning sections allow you to actively participate in learning and get instant feedback on your progress. Strong level of A&P coverage provides the background that you need to understand body systems in the context of medical terminology. Thorough explanation of terms enhances your understanding by presenting vocabulary in the context of medical settings. Be Careful with These caution boxes highlight important distinctions you need to make among terms that are similar in spelling and/or pronunciation. List of key terms with pronunciations in each chapter provides you with a helpful review that coordinates with audio files on the Evolve companion website. Comprehensive end-of-chapter reviews bring learning full circle and allow you to measure your learning against chapter objectives. Glossary/Index makes it easy to find words and their definitions, and is great for final exam review. Clear, conversational writing style makes reading and absorbing the material enjoyable. Vocabulary list at the end of each chapter provides a quick review of important terms along with their pronunciations. Bookmark pronunciation guide makes it easy to find pronunciations and may also be used to cover the answer column while working the programmed learning sections of the text. Function first sections orient you to physiology and why each body system is important. Spanish translations familiarizes you with common Spanish terminology that you are likely to encounter in the clinical environment. NEW! Additional healthcare reports allow you to see terminology in context. NEW! Pharmacology in the body systems chapters lists common drug classes with pharmaceuticals. NEW! Oncology chapter provides terminology in this important area of healthcare.
Author: Paolo Milani Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0081025165 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 358
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Cluster Beam Deposition of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, Volume 15, provides up-to-date information on the CBD of novel nanomaterials and devices. The book offers an overview of gas phase synthesis in a range of nanoparticles, along with discussions on the development of several devices and applications. Applications include, but are not limited to catalysis, smart nanocomposites, nanoprobes, electronic devices, gas sensors and biosensors. This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who want to learn more about this sustainable, innovative manufacturing technology. Explores the use of CBD for the fabrication of functionalized nanomaterials and devices Shows how CBD is used for both sensing and biomedical applications Discusses how this emerging technology is being commercialized for use on a large-scale
Author: Craig Shimasaki Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0124047475 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 489
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As an authoritative guide to biotechnology enterprise and entrepreneurship, Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Management supports the international community in training the biotechnology leaders of tomorrow. Outlining fundamental concepts vital to graduate students and practitioners entering the biotech industry in management or in any entrepreneurial capacity, Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Management provides tested strategies and hard-won lessons from a leading board of educators and practitioners. It provides a ‘how-to’ for individuals training at any level for the biotech industry, from macro to micro. Coverage ranges from the initial challenge of translating a technology idea into a working business case, through securing angel investment, and in managing all aspects of the result: business valuation, business development, partnering, biological manufacturing, FDA approvals and regulatory requirements. An engaging and user-friendly style is complemented by diverse diagrams, graphics and business flow charts with decision trees to support effective management and decision making. Provides tested strategies and lessons in an engaging and user-friendly style supplemented by tailored pedagogy, training tips and overview sidebars Case studies are interspersed throughout each chapter to support key concepts and best practices. Enhanced by use of numerous detailed graphics, tables and flow charts
Author: Boon Siong Neo Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 9814475408 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 529
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In a world of uncertainty and change, current achievements are no guarantee for future survival. Even if the initial chosen set of principles, policies and practices are good, static efficiency and governance would eventually lead to stagnation and decay. No amount of careful planning can assure a government of continual relevance and effectiveness if there is no capacity for learning, innovation and change in the face of ever new challenges in a volatile and unpredictable global environment.This book provides an in-depth look at dynamic governance, the key to success in a world of rapid, increasing globalization and unrelenting technological advancements. If bureaucratic public institutions can evolve and embed the culture and capabilities that enable continuous learning and change, their contributions to a country's socio-economic progress and prosperity would be enormous. The lessons from their efforts in institutionalizing culture, capabilities and change could provide meaningful and valuable insights for transforming organizations in other contexts.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Task Force on Science Policy Publisher: ISBN: Category : Biomedical engineering Languages : en Pages : 1564
Author: Kenny Hwee Seong Ching
Author: Sarah Giest
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Author: Paolo Milani
Author: Craig Shimasaki
Author: Boon Siong Neo
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Task Force on Science Policy