Commission publishes Biotech Strategy review

Commission publishes Biotech Strategy review

‘Life sciences and biotechnologies are playing a vital role for the competitiveness of our industry but I see it also playing an important role in facing challenges such as the perils of oil dependence, global warming, food security and population health,’ commented EU Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik. ‘The FP7 [Seventh Framework Programme] has been designed to address these challenges and to support the development of a European knowledge-based bio-economy.’

The Life Sciences and Biotechnology Strategy was published in 2002, with the aim of ensuring that Europe’s biotechnology sector is in a position to contribute to the knowledge-based society. The review reflects on progress made so far and refocuses the action plan on five priority themes: research, innovation, ethical issues, agriculture and the implementation of the strategy.

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