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An article on biotechnology in Japan was recently written by Dr Takao Yukawa and Dr Maurice Venning for the magazine, Asia Pacific Biotech News. This article was published in black and white so here is the article in colour.
Biotechnology in Japan
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The Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) of the Western Australian Government
and the Japan External Trade Organisation
held a seminar on 14 July 2004 called
"Approaching the Japanese Biotechnology Market -
Practical Aspects of Developing Company to Company Relationships"
Keynote Speakers::
Dr. Takao Yukawa (Quality Quest Australia)
Dr. Maurice Venning (Valutech)
The seminar was followed by one-to-one consultations with companies seeking
assistance in accessing the market.
The overheads for the talk can be accessed below:
WA Presentationa
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The Department of NSW State and Regional Development, Austrade
and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)
held a seminar on 25 February 2004 called
“Accessing the Japanese Market –
Finding Counterparts in Biotechnology"
Keynote Speakers:
Dr Takao Yukawa (Quality Quest Australia)
Dr. Maurice Venning (Valutech)
New South Wales Company Speakers:
Dr. Keith Williams (Proteome Systems)
Dr. Tim Littlejohn (IBM Life Sciences)
Mr Geoff Borton (Waste Technologies of Australia)
This seminar provided current information on the Japanese biotechnology sector including prospects, structure and drivers, as well as practical approaches for developing links with Japanese companies. It also included local speakers who are currently doing business in Japan. The seminar aims to assist Australian companies to understand and gain access to the Japanese biotechnology market by presenting realistic and practical approaches.
The overheads for the two key speakers can be accessed below.
Dr Takao Yukawa: Overview of Japanese Biotechnology Industry
YukawaPresentation2
Dr Maurice Venning: Accessing Japanese Companies
Venningpresentation2
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The Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development (IIRD), Austrade and Japan
External Trade Organization (JETRO) organised a workshop seminar on
24 September 2003 called
“Gaining Access to the Japanese Biotechnology Market –
Practical Aspects of Developing Company to Company Relationships ”
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Takao Yukawa (Quality Quest Australia)
Dr. Maurice Venning (Valutech)
Victorian Company Speakers:
Dr. Hugh Ilyine (Stem Cell Sciences)
Mr. Brian Murrihy (Optiscan)
Dr. David Tinworth (Bioproperties (Australia))
Mr. Katsumi Maruyama (V2V)
Mr. Stanley Corrigan (Mitsui & Co. [Australia] Ltd.)
This workshop seminar provided Australian biotechnology companies and organisations market information on the Japanese biotechnology sector including prospects, structure and drivers, as well as practical approaches for developing linkages with Japanese companies.
The overheads for the two key speakers can be accessed below.
Dr Takao Yukawa: Overview of Japanese Biotechnology Industry
Yukawapresentation
Dr Maurice Venning: Developing Linkages
Venning Presentation
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