Biotechs desperate to partner as other funding sources dry up With the capital markets closed, partnering is currently the only way for development–stage biotechs to stay in business. 18 Nov 2008 News
EuropaBio renews its call for end to GM crops ban The pan-European biotech industry association has called for an end to the ten-year ban on genetically modified crop approvals. 30 Sep 2008 News
France Biotech moves to draw in wider membership The industry body France Biotech has changed its statutes of association to allow innovative life science companies to be more widely represented. 08 Jul 2008 News
New head appointed at EuropaBio EuropaBio confirmed the appointment of Willy De Greef as Secretary General following the retirement of Johan Vanhemelrijck on 1 July. 02 Jul 2008 News
Swiss biotech shows healthy growth in 2007 Switzerland’s biotech sector enjoyed healthy growth in 2007, according to the latest annual report of the industry body, Swiss Biotech. 16 Jun 2008 News
Running a biotech in a cold climate The tightening financial scene presents fresh perils for start-ups. Experts gathered together by the a UK regional biotech initiative suggest some coping strategies, Nuala Moran discovers. 16 Jun 2008 News
Biotech’s risk profile is shifting Biotechnology and risk have always been synonymous. But now those risks are evolving and growing, exposing companies to fresh hazards. 07 May 2008 News