Brussels, 15 Jan 2004 A training seminar on current manufacturing processes in Europen biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries will take place in London, UK, on 22 and 23 April. Topics for...
Paris, 15 Jan 2004 A novel non-invasive system for cancer treatment is being developed with technology from the European space industry. The first target for this new treatment, which could be ready...
Paris, 15 Jan 2004 Early this morning, ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain met with members of the press at ESA Headquarters in Paris to review the events of 2003 and to outline plans for 2004...
Brussels, 15 Jan 2004 Full text of Document 155/04 RESEARCH WORKING PARTY 1. Commission White Paper on European Space Policy - Discussions with a view to a Council Resolution, including priorities...
Brussels, 15 Jan 2004 Full text DG Research http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/research/i ndex_en.html Item source: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/confe rences/2004/biology/programme_en.html
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