Transfer of technology is booming business as NIH asks companies to help themselves
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) are entering into an increasing number of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) involving the transfer of technology to private industry. CRADAs allow companies to develop and market products based on the patented results of NIH-sponsored research. The NIH's Office of Technology Transfer was established to regulate CRADAs in 1987. NIH officials argue that CRADAs provide companies with an inexpensive method for boosting the value of research by using the government as a collaborator.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1992
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Banking on biotech
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Biotech analysts make decisions on whether companies' stocks should be bought or sold. Analysts are needed to assess the value of research by biotechnology companies and their product portfolios. Some 60 biotech analysts are employed on Wall Street by around 40 firms. Competition for jobs has increased as science graduates have become more aware of the opportunities available. The work of a biotech analysts involves a wide range of skills including risk assessment and being able to take decisions rapidly.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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Taking your skills all the way to the bank
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Employment in finance was once seen as second best by some physics and math graduates, but the skills they use in their work are similar to skills needed for academic posts. Graduates with PhDs in statistical and mathematical physics are seen as especially attractive in the United Kingdom financial services industry. Graduates need to be able to offer computing skills as well as statistical skills. Areas where they are employed include derivatives markets.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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