There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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Japanese Society of Chemotherapy Joins Hands with Pharmas, Govt to Spur New Antibiotic Development
The Japanese Society of Chemotherapy has formed a committee to bring together relevant medical societies, ministries, and drug makers to devise ways to prop up the development of new antibiotics originated in Japan. The move to create an environment that…
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