Bioengineering and biotechnology

Chemical scientists also seek to understand the biological properties of both natural and man-made substances. They strive to understand the molecular basis of life processes. Furthermore, chemical science is integral to all of bioengineering and biotechnology. Biosystems, from molecular assemblies to cells to organisms, require insight from synthetic and physical chemistry as well as analysis of complex chemical networks if they are to be understood and exploited for the benefit of society. 

Since students should be able to select and study the specialties of their choice within bioengineering and biotechnology, no matter where they come from, and what the specialties of their home university, the need for harmonized... 

Sadly, European bioengineering and biotechnology have not received independent funding, such as that of the US based Whitaker Foundation, for the initiation of new bioengineering programs and research. Also, language differences form a major barrier. With the exception of a few countries, such as Sweden and The Netherlands, which offer courses in English despite the fact that it is not... 

The world s highest priority in the 21st century is healthcare. In economically developed Asian-Pacific societies, there is a well-established perception that improvements in healthcare and quality of life depend on advancements in bioengineering and biotechnology. 

In this chapter we focus on an overview of the recent status and developments in bioengineering and biotechnology in Asia, using Japan and Singapore as specific examples. 

Bioengineering and biotechnology activities in Singapore started more than two decades ago. However, these remained largely academic and confined to pockets of researchers in the universities and research institutes. The big boost came at the turn of the millennium, when the Singapore government announced the... 

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