Download or read book Establishing Precompetitive Collaborations to Stimulate Genomics-Driven Product Development written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the many basic research discoveries in genetics, relatively few gene-based treatments, drugs, or preventative measures have been developed. One way to bridge this gap may be for industry, academia, and government to develop partnerships that share resources while distributing risk. However, intellectual property protections and other barriers can inhibit collaborative efforts. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop on July 22, 2010, to explore these issues and develop solutions.