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Microbiome & Probiotic R&D & Business Collaboration Forum: Europe

December 2023

The 12th Microbiome & Probiotics R&D and Business Forum will take place from the 23rd-24th April at the Postillion Convention Centre in the Hague, Netherlands.

This world-renowned event will see three conferences and eight tracks delving into a range of topics such as cutting-edge microbiome, probiotics, and skin-based research.

The event will also cover the challenges and opportunities in translating research towards commercialisation and partnerships and collaborations that secure investment.

HGF Partner Craig Thomson and Trainee Dr Delphine Lauté-Caly will be hosting an insightful roundtable session on‘ Strategic Consideration of your Competitors: an IP perspective.’  View last years agenda here.

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