CHAIR
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SPEAKER
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Tomas Jonsson, Policy officer, European Commission, DG Enterprise
Line Matthiessen, Scientific / Technical Project Officer, European Commission, DG for Research
Ilias Papatryfon, European Commission DG Joint Research Centre
Johan Vanhemelrijck, Secretary General, EuropaBio
Description
The Biotechnology for Europe Study, to be published in April 2007, analyzes how the modern biotechnology has contributed to the achievement of major European policy goals. In this session, results of the study will be presented and discussed with a view to specific policy fields.
Objectives:
Offer a clear understanding and better insight into the current use and impact of modern biotechnology applications.
Provide a clear understanding and better insight on European biotechnology R&D and economic policy developments.
Provide a clear picture on biotechnology industry's perspectives.