Academic Press, 2004, 169 pages
The book deals with both the abstract and practical aspects of moving from a univerisity laboratory to a position in the biotech industry. Each chapter lists common and unique features to evaluate breaking down complex decisions into manageable elements. Several sections provide "how to" guides for the preparation of manuscripts, patents, grants, and inteal company documents.
Written by an experienced academician and successful biotechnology entrepreneur.
Reviews the basic tools taught in a traditional university.
Identifies new ways these these tools will be used in the corporate world.
Details the 'nuts and bolts' necessary to negotiate a successful position in the biotech industry.
Communication
Interfacing with sibling departments
The circular continuum: papers to grants to patents
Designing a manuscript
Designing and writing a grant
Designing and writing a patent
The federal biologics/drug/device approval process
Good laboratory practices and current good manufacturing practices
Experimental protocols
Experimental reports
Experimental methods
Standard operating procedures
How to choose a postdoctoral position
How to choose a biotechnology company
How to set up a laboratory
How to administer a laboratory
Collaborations
How to close a laboratory
Professional expectations of phds in academia and industry
Personnel management skills
Changing jobs
Personal life
Personal development
The book deals with both the abstract and practical aspects of moving from a univerisity laboratory to a position in the biotech industry. Each chapter lists common and unique features to evaluate breaking down complex decisions into manageable elements. Several sections provide "how to" guides for the preparation of manuscripts, patents, grants, and inteal company documents.
Written by an experienced academician and successful biotechnology entrepreneur.
Reviews the basic tools taught in a traditional university.
Identifies new ways these these tools will be used in the corporate world.
Details the 'nuts and bolts' necessary to negotiate a successful position in the biotech industry.
Communication
Interfacing with sibling departments
The circular continuum: papers to grants to patents
Designing a manuscript
Designing and writing a grant
Designing and writing a patent
The federal biologics/drug/device approval process
Good laboratory practices and current good manufacturing practices
Experimental protocols
Experimental reports
Experimental methods
Standard operating procedures
How to choose a postdoctoral position
How to choose a biotechnology company
How to set up a laboratory
How to administer a laboratory
Collaborations
How to close a laboratory
Professional expectations of phds in academia and industry
Personnel management skills
Changing jobs
Personal life
Personal development