What does BTG stand for?

Far from being a mere base for biotechnology groups to carry out their research, the project aims to bring together scientists from around the globe under a pioneering new operating model based on open-innovation and knowledge sharing, the idea being that removing shrouds of commercial secrecy and fostering an environment of collaboration will help fuel faster success.

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has said it had sealed a joint venture with Chinese biotechnology group Shenzhen Neptunus focused on making flu vaccines for China and neighbouring territories.

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday said it had sealed a joint venture with Chinese biotechnology group Shenzhen Neptunus focused on making flu vaccines for China and neighbouring territories.

Byline: BY KAREN ATTWOOD Daily Post Correspondent PHARMACEUTICALS giant AstraZeneca has announced it is to acquire one of the UK's biggest biotechnology groups in a deal worth pounds 702m.

Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca is to acquire one of the UK's biggest biotechnology groups in a deal worth pounds 702m.

Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca today announced it is to acquire one of the UK's biggest biotechnology groups in a deal worth pounds 702m.

Prior to current position, he was sales leader for Mycogen Seeds in the Plant Genetics and Biotechnology Group.

Most recently, Campbell was partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP, where she was head of the life sciences intellectual property practice and co-chaired the firm's life sciences and biotechnology group.