Johnson & Johnson Innovation has launched the Asia Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai, China, with satellites in Singapore, Australia and Japan.

The new centre will boost Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centers network in worldwide life sciences hotspots, and will feature local science and technology experts, and deal-making capabilities.

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Asia Pacific Innovation Center head Dong Wu said: "The Asia Pacific Innovation Center plans to build on the company’s track record of collaboration in the region and advance the most promising science.

"It will play a key role in sourcing early stage science in the region for the development of new medicines, medical devices, and consumer products."

"The new centre will identify and develop early stage opportunities across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, and consumer healthcare products."

The new centre will also identify and develop early stage opportunities across three areas including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, and consumer healthcare products.

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Johnson & Johnson China chairman Jesse Wu said: "The Asia Pacific Innovation Center supports our larger goal to address China’s specific healthcare needs, invest in local capabilities, and increase our external collaborations."

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