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- Insights from our Executive Director
- Submissions
- Events
Insights from our Executive Director
As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector. There is a lot happening, so please read this newsletter carefully as there are some action points required.
One of the highlights is the Science System Advisory Group report. This report has a lot of information in it so I advise you to take the time to read it. I did clock the quote, “We made a choice not to invest in biotechnology 30 years ago; now it appears that choice will be reversed, allowing New Zealand to seek advantage in its biological economy from scientific advances“. Great work for all.
Submissions
New Zealand is updating its gene technology regulations to support research and development while ensuring the health and safety of people and the environment.
The Government welcomes feedback on changes to these rules and encourages you to have your say. The Health Select Committee is calling for submissions on the Gene Technology Bill 2024, with a closing date for submissions on Monday, 17 February 2025, at 11.59pm.
If you aren’t sure about submitting, I urge you to do so, even if it’s to say, “we support the bill”.
If you missed our webinar series on the upcoming changes, you can watch the video recordings here.
Upcoming Events
I am delighted to invite you, on behalf of the Maurice Wilkins Centre and Bioscience Enterprise Programme, with the support of BioTechNZ, to the first of the 2025 evening forums.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 27 February, 2025
- Time: 5pm – 7.30pm (arrival from 4.45pm)
- Location: SBS Reception Lounge, School of Biological Sciences, 3A Symonds Street, Auckland.
- Cost: Free
Life Sciences Summit 2025: Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential
The Life Sciences Summit returns to Wellington on 18-19 March. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, you can register here.
Interested in sponsoring the Life Sciences Summit 2025? The Life Sciences Summit 2025 provides exclusive opportunities to connect with the life sciences and biotech ecosystem. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience and create valuable new relationships. For more information, click here or contact nikki.wylder@techalliance.nz.
The Pre-Summit Touchdown Event is back by popular demand and takes place on Monday, 17 March, 5-7pm. Learn more and register here.
Ngā mihi
Zahra Champion
Executive Director, BioTechNZ
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