German-Russian Biotechnology Workshop Fosters Dialogue Among Scientists from East and West

HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BIOTECHNICA 2008 is offering for the first time a German-Russian biotechnology workshop. The aim of the new platform is to foster scientific exchange and convey information on the research landscapes of the two countries. Together with the Association of German Biotech Companies (VBU), the East-West Science Center of the University of Kassel (OWWZ) is organizing the new forum as part of the Central European Biotechnology Fair.

It is aimed primarily at scientists and companies from Russia and Germany, as well as those interested in visiting fairs. "The event provides all participants with an ideal opportunity to gain a quick and comprehensive overview of the biotechnology market in Russia and Germany, make new contacts and link up with networks", states Stephan Kühne, Member of the Board of Directors of Deutsche Messe AG, Hanover. All application areas of modern biotechnology in both countries will be touched upon. The focus will also be on technology transfer – from research up to and including production. In addition, strategies for successful cooperation between science and industry will be spotlighted. The agenda also features topics such as "Intellectual property in Germany and Russia" and "Financing of company launches".

The "BioBusiness" conference will be held on 7 October, from 14.00 to 17.00, at the Convention Center (CC), Hanover Exhibition Grounds (Raum München). Participation is free of charge. Interested parties are kindly requested to register beforehand. You can find further information on the workshop programme and registration at www.owwz.de.

About OWWZ

The aim of the East-West Science Center in Kassel is to support scientific exchange with Central and Eastern countries. It supports the transfer of new social and sustainable technology and provides consultancy and information. OWWZ offers and programmes are aimed at Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus. In November 2007, OWWZ celebrated its 15th anniversary.

About BIOTECHNICA

BIOTECHNICA in Hanover is the leading event within the European biotech industry. It embraces every segment of biotechnology – from basic biotechnology and equipment, bio-informatics and services to the five major areas of application: pharmaceuticals/medicine, industry, food, agriculture, the chemical industry and the environment. BIOTECHNICA has been organized by Deutsche Messe AG at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds since 1985. Today, BIOTECHNICA events - BIOTECH CHINA in Asia and BIOTECHNICA AMERICA in the USA - are also held across the globe.

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Contact at OWWZ:
UniKasselTransfer
East-West Science Center
Dr Gabriele Gorzka
Tel.: +49 561 804-3609 / 3567
gorzka@uni-kassel.de
www.owwz.de
or
Contact for the editorial office
at the German Trade Fair:
Katharina Siebert
Tel.: +49 511 89-31028
katharina.siebert@messe.de