The complete guide to investing in the biotech industry

"Clear, never condescending, and with abundant references to biotech firms and their work in progress, The Biotech Investor's Bible is a book that had to be written. Essential for the investor, fascinating even for armchair students of the industry, it's a valuable reference, a guide to what is coming, and an irresistible read . . . it will be a definitive reference in the field."--Andrew Allentuck, globetechnology.com

"The Biotech Investor's Bible outlines sensibly and with balance the opportunities and challenges of an industry that will change our lives. A must read guide for the individual investor."--William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., Chairman, CEO, and Founder, Human Genome Sciences, Inc., Editor-in-chief, E-Biomed: The Journal of Regenerative Medicine

Investors with a practical understanding of biotechnology share a remarkable opportunity: the chance to invest in an industry on the threshold of tremendous growth. With the long-term potential to cure most major diseases and to revolutionize industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals and forestry, petrochemicals and agriculture, the possibilities for biotech--and its investors--are limitless.

The Biotech Investor's Bible provides you with the strategies and proven techniques to reduce risk and increase returns, including:
* The steps you must know in order to assess the biotech market ?
* A comprehensive look at 185 major biotech companies ?
* Guidelines to follow when planning your biotech portfolio ?
* An overview of the latest biotech therapies and breakthroughs ?
* Tips on how to find sound and promising companies in the sector ?
* An easy-to-understand introduction to the science and technology in the field ?