Mexican genomics institute plans incubator:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Mexico's genomic institute, (Inmegen), is considering establishing a commercial incubator. This week, the institute received funding to launch a feasibility study for the project, which seeks to speed up the development of new technologies for use in the national health service, linked to the national bio- and medical technology industries. Inmegen is the result of an alliance involving the health ministry, the national science and technology council, the national autonomous university of Mexico (UNAM) and the Mexican healthcare foundation.
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