China bets big on drug research. 13201/680

From CEN March 4 ,2013. Sub-Subject :" Money and accomplished scientists boost efforts to build world-class PHARMACEUTICAL INSTITUES." 1.Basic research has long been the missing foundation of China's aspiration to develpo a world-class drug industry. 2.New institutes such as NIBS are helping China expand its output of world-class drug discovery research papers. 3.A visit to IDRC provides a vivid example of what China is doing to boost its drug R&D capabilities. 4.Created in 2000 is oddly located amid the casinos that dominate the area. 5.Prospects for biotech firms are brighter in China than elsewhere,Wang says. there is a video by the author,Jean-francois tremblay.