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Indian
biotech's global designs
India's importance as a genuine biotechnology player has increased
manifold at the international level. Government initiatives,
cost effectiveness and a talented pool of scientists have
given momentum to this industry. Sachin Jagdale analyses
BioAsia
2008: The stimulant to biotech growth
The fifth edition of BioAsia is to be held from February 7
to 9, 2008 in Hyderabad at the Hyderabad International Convention
Centre (HICC). While promising the usual highlights of the
event, this year will primarily be unique because of the intellectuals
who have promised to be a part of the event
‘Growth
of biotechnology sector is largely dependent on the availability
of trained resources'
Dr Seyed E Hasnain, Vice Chancellor, University of Hyderabad,
Chairman, Biotech Advisory Council of the Government of Andhra
Pradesh, and Chairman of the Organising Committee of BioAsia,
gives an insight the role of universities in boosting the
growth of biotechnology sector, in conversation with Arshiya
Khan
'Biotechnology
is emerging as a powerful tool for human and animal welfare'
Dr B S Bajaj, Secretary General, Federation of Asian Biotech
Associations (FABA), discusses the benefits of BioAsia 2008,
growth and concerns of the biotechnology sector and government
policies with Arshiya Khan
'Biotechnology
is recognised the world over as the technology of the future'
Dr Ashok K Sadhukhan, Vice Chairman, All India Biotech Associations
and Treasurer, Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA)
and Technical Director, Saamya Biotech speaks on the opportunities
and challenges of the biotechnology sector, with Arshiya Khan
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