Latest News

As the sector association of the biotechnology industy, BIO Deutschland has set itself the objective of supporting and promoting the development of an innovative economic sector based on modern biosciences. The Berlin-based association currently has over 280 members.

Below please find the latest news concerning the most recent activities of BIO Deutschland.

BIO Deutschland Welcomes the Use of Genetic Engineering

BIO Deutschland called for “an end to the demonization of genetic engineering” ahead of a press conference scheduled by NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union of Germany) for 7 December 2011.

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Third Meeting of the Working Group on Communication and Public Relations

BIO Deutschland’s Working Group on Communication and Public Relations met in Munich for the third time since its establishment in November 2010.

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Working Group on Regulatory Matters Debates New Topics and Projects

On 15 December 2011, the experts from the Working Group on Regulatory Matters held a conference call to discuss the findings of the survey of the BIO Deutschland members.

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Basel III: BIO Deutschland Is Lobbying for Easier Credit for Innovative SMEs

The increase of capital reserves to be held by banks and savings banks planned under Basel III will place a disproportional burden on loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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International News: India and Contract Research the Focus of the Health – Made in Germany

Health – Made in Germany, a health sector export initiative started by the Federal Economics Ministry is intended to support German companies via a wide range of measures so that they can enter foreign markets.

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