Democratising biotechnology?: Deliberation, participation and social regulation in a neo-liberal world

There is now significant policy and academic interest in the governance of science and technology for sustainable development. In recent years this has come to include a growing emphasis on issues of public understanding of science and innovative processes of deliberative and inclusive policy-making around controversial technologies such as nuclear power and agricultural biotechnology.

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CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

CODAC is one of Arizona’s oldest and most respected community providers of specialty care for mental illness, addiction and trauma. What began as a grassroots drug abuse prevention program has grown into a multi-faceted organization that provides services across the entire spectrum of behavioral health care. Through 11 service locations and over 400 staff and volunteers, CODAC now serves more than 15,000 individuals and families each year. CODAC is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION

whitePaper | January 4, 2022

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974: Request for Public Comment and Announcement of Public Hearing.

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2022 Global Life Sciences Outlook

whitePaper | January 7, 2022

While valuations for the life sciences sector in this past year have been mixed, the underlying performance and outlook for the sector is healthy

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Application of Single-Use Technologies(SUT) in Biosimilar Development

whitePaper | December 20, 2022

The current processing paradigm of large manufacturing facilities dedicated to singleproduct production is no longer an effective approach for best manufacturing practices.

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Synthetic Biology Biotechnology & AgTech

whitePaper | June 8, 2022

For nearly two decades, the Future Today Institute has meticulously researched macro forces of change and the emerging trends that result. Our focus: understanding how these forces and trends will shape our futures.

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Optimizing Freeze-Thaw Processes for Cell and Gene Therapy Commercialization

whitePaper | June 23, 2022

Cell and gene therapies require both efficient and reliable freeze-thaw systems. Building the most effective system depends on selecting the right materials and instruments.

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70 years of wood modifcation with fungi

whitePaper | March 18, 2022

Fungi are usually seen by the wood used only as destroyers or parasites. Material infestation should be avoided as far as possible for wood preservation reasons.

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CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

CODAC is one of Arizona’s oldest and most respected community providers of specialty care for mental illness, addiction and trauma. What began as a grassroots drug abuse prevention program has grown into a multi-faceted organization that provides services across the entire spectrum of behavioral health care. Through 11 service locations and over 400 staff and volunteers, CODAC now serves more than 15,000 individuals and families each year. CODAC is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization.

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