Maria Guarino, Coordinator of ciTechCare, and Ana Cristina Rodrigues, an integrated member of ciTechCare and Scientific Coordinator of the Rocha Center, represented ciTechCare at the symposium “Biotechnology at the Polytechnic University of Leiria and Oeste”, held on 14 October at the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM) in Peniche, as part of European Biotechnology Week.

During the panel “Biotechnology Research from the Researchers’ Perspective”, Maria Guarino highlighted the researchers’ perspective and the contribution of scientific research to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions. In the panel dedicated to the business perspective, “Companies: The Perspective of Those Applying Biotechnology”, Ana Cristina Rodrigues shared her experience and highlighted the added value of applying scientific knowledge within the business sector.

The initiative brought together companies, researchers, graduates and other stakeholders from the scientific and business ecosystem, attracting approximately 100 participants. Its aim was to discuss the future of biotechnology and strengthen the links between research, innovation and the region’s business community.