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 Unlikely to Clear Extra Diet
A bill for the legal regulation of clinical research, which has been discussed by parliament since earlier this year, is unlikely to be passed into a law in the current extra Diet session through December 14. Although the extra session…
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