TRENDS AND PROSPECTS IN MEDICINAL AND PHARMA BIOTECHNOLOGIES IN EUROPE
Objectives
Main objective was to update the knowledge among
scientists and entrepreneurs of participating countries focusing on CEE
countries in the field of Med/Pharm BT with particular focus on the next
planning period of upcoming FP9 EC program period 2021-2027 and to strengthen
the cooperation among European countries with the specific focus on CEE in the
field of Med/Pharm BT. Another objective was to increase the role of
international centres, especially ICGEB, JRC-EC, CEI in strengthening and
coordinating of cooperative programs in CEE regions especially towards next
planning period (FP9 EC, Interreg, others). Focus was also on preparation a draft plan of join
follow-up initiatives oriented on cooperative projects relevant to upcoming period
and discuss and prepare a setting-up of a cooperative platform and regional CEE
network including research institutions and innovative and high-tech companies
in Med/Pharm BT to act in concerted action with international centres.