Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Clinical Research Bill OK’ed by Cabinet, Now Up for Diet Deliberations
Japanese Cabinet ministers approved a bill on the legal regulation of clinical research on May 13, sending it to the Diet for its deliberations in the current session, which will run through June 1. The bill, if enacted, will impose…
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