Description:  When the workday ends at BGI’s factory in Shenzhen, the headquarters of the largest genome mapping company in the world, it’s like a bell has gone off at math camp. The company’s scientists and technicians spill out of the doorways of the building, baby-faced and wearing jeans and sneakers

Source:  Businessweek.com

Date: Feb 07, 2013

Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-07/bgis-young-chinese-scientists-will-map-any-genome#r=hp-ls

Questions for Discussions:

• Describe the organizational structure of BGI.
• Why are there partnerships with other companies and organizations?
• How does BGI train employees?
• Why is China a likely location for this operation?