AusBiotech and PwC webcast gives update on the state of the nation's biotechnology sector
Tuesday, 08 November, 2011
The latest in the series of webcasts that discuss the latest happenings in the sector with AusBiotech and the results of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) BioForum quarterly report is out now.
AusBiotech’s Dr Anna Lavelle, and PwC Partner Manoj Santiago met for their quarterly discussion on the state of the biotechnology and life sciences sector, including the changes on the R&D tax legislation and investment in the industry.
The eight-part webcast, can be found here and features:
- A reflection on the performance of the biotechnology sector so far this year [3:20 MIN]
- The benefits presented by the R&D tax legislation changes [2:47 MIN]
- A discussion on the tax legislation going forward [2:40 MIN]
- Lack of IPOs in a strong secondary market [4:40 MIN]
- What’s happening with general investment in the industry [2:13 MIN]
- The biotech industry in the wider social community [2:09 MIN]
The webcast follows the BioForum Edition 36 Q4FY11 results on the biotechnology sector’s overall performance. The full BioForum quarterly report is available here.
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