EuropaBio Event: The European Biotechnology Industry Will Deliver on Responsible Innovation
Speaking at the event, EuropaBio Chairman, Andrea Rappagliosi said: “Biotechnology has the potential to help make Europe a world-class science performer providing smart, sustainable and inclusive solutions for citizens, patients and consumers for 2020 and beyond. Our industry is willing to be held accountable for delivering products and solutions that have a demonstrable value in order to retain and strengthen state-of-the-art research and development in Europe. We are committed to playing our role in this process together with regulators, civil society and a broad range of stakeholders.”
In a video address, specially prepared for the event, President Barroso underlined that “Europe needs an innovative R&D oriented and responsible biotech industry. An industry which is rooted in the middle of our societies, because it offers concrete solutions to its many challenges, because it offers high quality employment, because it drives economic growth.”
Commissioner John Dalli, who gave the opening speech on the day, emphasised that “efforts by industry must be underpinned by a predictable regulatory environment and legal certainty for operators” in the context that “the European biotechnology industry has been a leader worldwide, from its research and development capacity to its success in diffusing these innovations globally.”
EuropaBio Secretary General, Nathalie Moll concluded: “The support shown today to our existing and flourishing European biotechnology industry by President Barroso and by Commissioner Dalli are fundamental messages for EuropaBio and its members. In order for biotech to continue to provide the innovative solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges, we will need to work together to ensure a supportive regulatory and financial environment that keeps companies in Europe and attracts others to join us. Our commitment to communicating the benefits of this technology, to all audiences, is ongoing, and we look forward to playing our part in creating a smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive Europe. ”
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