This book provides a global analysis of the biotechnology industry, with a unique Pan-Asia perspective on developments in the field. It is timely and relevant because of the immense infrastructure buildup now occurring throughout Asia, in part because of supportive governmental policies, an educated workforce, and lessons learned during the semiconductor revolution of the 1990s. Chapters will cover: (1) Global Overview, (2) Economics of Biotechnology, (3) United States and European Union Perspective, (4) Infrastructure Building, (5) Biotechnology in the Asia-Pacific Region, (6) Financing Biotechnology R in Asia, (7) Taking the Lead, and (8) The Future.