Japan's Ministries Promote Industry-Academic Alliances
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
To encourage collaboration between the pharmaceutical industry and academia, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology are arranging a matching session in Tokyo at the end of March. Leading research facilities in the field, such as Kyodo University, Tokyo University, Keio and Rikagaku Institute, will present their latest research results and pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers will attend to learn more about potential collaborations. The ministries intend to continue the sessions, with the hope that industry-academic alliances will provide Japan a competitive edge in research and intellectual property. (Click here for more - Japanese language