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The Netherlands has much to offer the world as a leading Life Sciences and Health hub, with Northern Netherlands playing a crucial role. The LIFE Cooperative, the northern collaboration in the life sciences, will spotlight life sciences developments with a global impact during the third edition of the LIFE Sciences Conference on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Forum Groningen. Marcel Levi, a prominent physician, professor, and executive, will be the keynote speaker. During the event, the Innovation Award of the LIFE Cooperative will also be presented for the third time to the innovation with the most impact in Northern Netherlands.
The event is made possible by Health~Holland, Top Sector Life Sciences & Health, the municipality of Groningen, the WEST Business Association, and NV NOM.
The theme of this conference is: ‘Data Science for Life Science.’ Linda Dijkshoorn, board member of the LIFE Cooperative and CCO and founder of EV Biotech, stated, “In the life science and health sector, data plays a crucial role in accelerating research and innovations. They are truly indispensable in our field. For EV Biotech, data, for example, plays a very important role. During the conference, speakers like Marcel Levi and experts will share their latest insights in this area. By sharing our knowledge, we can make faster progress."
"“In the life science and health sector, data plays a crucial role in accelerating research and innovations. They are truly indispensable in our field""
Linda Dijkshoorn board member LIFE Cooperative and CCO & founder of EV Biotech
The program begins at 12:00 PM with a reception, lunch, and the opening of the conference in the Rabostudio of the Forum Groningen, featuring an inspiring keynote by Marcel Levi. Additionally, another enthusiastic keynote speaker will take the stage, followed by a panel discussion and the celebration of 10 years of the LIFE Cooperative. The program will conclude with the exciting final of the Innovation Award and an informal networking event. Registration for the event is open via this page.
The LIFE Science Innovation Award is presented to the innovation with the greatest impact in the field of Life Sciences & Health, originating from Northern Netherlands. Companies, (knowledge) institutions, and projects can nominate themselves or others for the Innovation Award. The deadline for registration is July 8, 2024. Nominees will be informed in August whether they will participate in the final on September 24, 2024.
Source article and pictures: LIFE Cooperative, portrait Marcel Levi
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