Newsletter 02 - Editorial

EditoRial

SHAPE OUR SCIENTIFIC FUTURE

Since 1999, BioVision has established itself as the leading international platform for presenting and debating the important contributions of Life Sciences to tomorrow’s world.

Top level representatives from the science and industry communities, government, civil society and multilateral organizations have openly addressed the benefits, risks and limitations of the latest advances in life sciences research that promise to make a difference to our future. Similarly, thousands of delegates from all over the globe have joined the debate with Nobel Prize winners, ministers, industry leaders and NGOs representatives to listen to and argue life sciences solutions to humanity’s formidable challenges.

In 2009, BioVision will pursue its unique and widely acclaimed mission with a continued commitment to encourage innovative discussion in more than 20 topical sessions. These sessions will focus on “Life Sciences’ challenging role in our expanding cities”, covering pertinent areas such as food supply, infectious diseases, waste solutions and water supply. BioVision 2009 will also explore some of the most active, innovative and promising developments in Life Sciences including RNA, Stem Cells, Biorobotics and many more.

More than ever before, the development of humanity is confronted with daunting challenges, and further progress is urgently required in the search for human welfare. Scientific knowledge and technology have a key role to play in overcoming those challenges and in providing sustainable solutions. Life Sciences are at the centre of this effort. Not only do we need them for better health protection, but they are also becoming more and more essential for feeding a growing world population, preserving and exploring the resources of a threatened biodiversity, discovering renewable and cleaner sources of energy, inventing recyclable materials and reducing our increasing levels of waste.

Taking place in the heart of a French city and region with a pioneering tradition in the domain of Life Sciences research and industry, BioVision is a Forum for those who want to shape our scientific future in a responsible way.

It is my pleasure and honour to invite you to join its Sixth Edition.

Dr Ph. Desmarescaux,
Chairman, Executive Committee, BioVision