Biotech innovations

Ireland's burgeoning biotechnology industry is generating new cutting edge treatments and tools. Dublin's Elan Corp. develops treatments for neurological and autoimmune conditions, and severe pain.

Icon Plc, also based in Dublin, manages clinical trials for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Trinity Biotech, in Bray, Ireland, produces diagnostic testing kits that detect infectious and sexually transmitted diseases, blood coagulation, and autoimmune issues.