Bioscience - future for Welsh economy?

We were once known around the world for our coal and our steel - could Wales now become known as a centre of excellence for science?

Wales already boasts more than 300 biotechnology companies, employing just over 15,000 people and with a turnover of £1.3 billion.

Last updated: 16 March 2010

On the eve of a major conference designed to showcase the Welsh biotechnology sector to an international audience, Wales@work asks what exactly is bioscience? Who does it provide jobs for? And does it mark the future for the Welsh economy?


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