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Science Technology & Society, Vol. 10, No. 2, 225-248 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/097172180501000203
© 2005 SAGE Publications

Biotechnology for Medical Applications

The Cuban Experience

Tirso W. Sáenz

Tirso W. Sáenz is Associate Senior Research Professor, Centre of Sustainable Development, University of Brasilia, SHIN QL 11 Lago Norte, Brasillia DF CEP 71 515 745 Brazil. E-mail:tirso{at}onix.com.br

The objective of this article is to analyse the development of biotechnology in Cuba in connection with its medical applications, the main factors responsible for its interesting and encouraging results in the successful innovation processes, and some of the threats and challenges confronting its future.1 This article is based on the analysis of documentary information and interviews held in Cuba with several responsible scientific leaders in the field and personal experiences of the author.


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