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EuropaBio Newsletter 19-23 May
HEADLINES
Investment, not just research: European biotechnology needs a boost (in Italian)

The joint biennial report between EuropaBio and EY  "Biotechnology in Europe. The Tax, finance and regulatory framework and global policy comparison" signals the importance for the entire EU to not only become a central research centre of the world, but also a hub for innovation and investment opportunities. Read more

Apply now for the 5th Annual EuropaBio Most Innovative EU Biotech SME Award!
EuropaBio is calling on the best biotech SMEs in Europe to apply for the Most Innovative EU Biotech SME award until the 01st of July. Now in its 5th year, the award rewards European SMEs who have developed novel ways of meeting societal, technical and environmental issues through the application of biotechnology. 
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EC adopts new rules facilitating public support for research, development and innovation
The new state aid framework sets out the conditions under which Member States are able to grant state aid to companies to carry out R&D&I activities. This brings Member States a step closer to the targets of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Read more

Healthcare Biotech

Herpes-loaded stem cells used to kill brain tumors

Scientists have discovered a potential solution for how to more effectively kill tumor cells using cancer-killing viruses. Stem cells loaded with herpes virus might be a possible cure that is able to kill all tumor cells. Read more 
 

New gene therapy could bring relief for eye disease patients

The treatment focuses on wet Aged-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in the developed world. The new gene therapy, currently going through human trials, may bring end to all invasive monthly injections into the eyes of patients. Read more 

Agricultural Biotech

UN Global Compact launches six principles for sustainable food industry

This set of global voluntary principles is the first in the food and agriculture industry aimed at supporting businesses, governments and civil society to ensure food security in a world that is bound to have 9 billion people by 2050, said the international organisation. 
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Algal genes may boost efficiency, yield in crops

Scientists at Cornell and the UK's Rothamsted Research report using genes from blue-green algae to improve staple crop photosynthesis - a potential improvement that could boost plant efficiency and increase yields.  Read more

Industrial Biotech

Berlin BIO-TIC Workshop: Use of IB in Bio-Surfactants 

BIO-TIC, EC funded three-year project coordinated by EuropaBio, is organising a 'bio-business workshop' on the use of industrial biotech in bio-surfactants on 3 September 2014, in Berlin. This will be the first of a series of five workshops related to product segments and applications in bioeconomy. Read more
 

KLM embarks on transatlantic biofuel trial

This development marks another step forward towards sustainable aviation, by reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, KLM officials said. 
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EVENTS

  • 28-29 May: BioForum 2014Lodz, Poland. More information
  • 03-05 June: Asia Biotech InvestHong Kong, China. More information
  • 03-05 June: Australia Biotech Invest, Melbourne, Australia. More information
  • 05-06 June: BIOVISION, Lyon, France. More information
  • 23-26 June: BIO International Convention, San Diego, USA. More information
  • 09-10 July: 3rd European Biorefinery Traning School , Budapest, Hungary. More information
  • 13-17 July, 16th European Congress on Biotechnology, Edinburgh, Scotland. More information
  • 20 September: EPDA European Unity Walk 2014, Luxembourg. More information
  • 24-26 September, BIOSPAIN - 7th International Meeting on Biotechnology, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. More information
  • 30 September-2 October, EFIB - European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology & The Biobased Economy, Reims, France. More information
  • 15-17 October, BioJapan 2014, Yokohama, Japan. More information
  • 18-20 November, Food Matters Live, London, UKMore information
  • 02-03 December, BioFIT 2014, Lille, FranceMore information 
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