ALL efforts should be made to
keep the public involved in
biotechnology developments to
allay concerns, a panel of North-
East experts has warned.
A panel - comprising some of
the region's leading names in science,
engineering and technology
- discussed biotechnology's
development in the North-East
and UK with an audience.
The summit, held at NetPark,
in County Durham, was organised
by County Durham Development
Company.
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Mike Asher, chief executive of
the Centre of Excellence for Life
Sciences, said dialogue was important
to help address fears, particularly
over issues like stem
cell research.
"There is an exciting future for
biotechnology," he said.
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