Biotechnology research in France

France ranks third in Europe, behind the United Kingdom and Germany, in the number of biotechnology companies operating within its territory. These 400 firms employ about 6,000 people, more than half of whom work in research and development. Biotechnologies are increasingly important in the health sector, but they have a growing role in several other sectors as well-among them the environment, agriculture, and food processing. The energy, materials, and chemical sectors are also influenced by advances in biotechnology.
France’s top research priority: health, well-being, food, and biotechnology
AVIESAN, the national alliance for the life sciences and health: http://www.aviesan.fr
Founded in 2009, AVIESAN is made up of INSERM (the French national institute of health and medical research), CNRS (the national center for scientific research), CEA (the nuclear and alternative energy commission), INRIA (the national institute for research in computer science and control), the Pasteur Institute, CPU (the conference of French university presidents), and the conference of directors of university hospital centers. Its purpose is to represent France within European and international program agencies. More...