There
are many
biotech
intervenions
that look
highly
promising for
healthcare.
While there
were many
hurdles
earlier, few of
our products
are breaking
these barriers
for difficult sites
is easily done. The
innovative technology
is now available and
this is going to bring
revolution. Also,
we have enough
organizations
which can produce
mammalian cell
lines. Innovations in
fermenters can also
bring change.
There are many
biotech intervenions
that look highly
promising for
healthcare. While
there were many
hurdles earlier, few
of our products
are breaking these
barriers. The biotech
industry has matured
to reach the levels of
competitive edge. I am
more optimistic about
the growth of biotech
industry now.
When it comes
to the technology
transfer from
academia to
industry, has the
scenario improved
over the period of
time?
I would like to say
that there are fewer
academic institutes
which have been
contributing to the
industry-academia
intercation. Speaking
generally about India,
here industry has
been much more
forward looking
in this direction
than academia. The
international NGOs
too have played a key
role in the same.
I believe that industry
in India must be
supported because it
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