Qiagen Forms JV With Shanghai's Bio-X Center For Translational Research In China
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Qiagen forms JV with Shanghai Jiao Tong University for translational research to focus on biomarkers, diagnostics for developing drugs specifically for Asians.
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