The CRP 2009 Campaign is still open, but closes in TONIGHT at midnight, Paris time, i.e. 15 September 2008

18-Mar-2008

The CRP brochure summarises the Programme's objectives and activities, provides details on our research Themes and our Theme Co-ordinators.

Reading the selection criteria for fellowship and conference awards is recommended in helping you prepare your application.

Apply and have your 2009 Conference sponsored or co-sponsored by the CRP

17-Mar-2008

Applications are invited for sponsorship or co-sponsorship of Conferences.

Click here for the application form.

Click here for the Conference Sponsorship Programme 2009: Guidelines and Conditions.

Apply and become one of our 2009 CRP Fellow

17-Mar-2008

Applications are invited from research scientists for funding for research projects.

Click here to access the on-line application form

Click here for the Fellowships Sponsorship 2009: Guidelines and Conditions

Compendium of Patent Statistics, 2007 edition

28-Sep-2007

This report presents various patent indicators to reflect recent trends in innovative activity across a wide range of OECD and non-OECD countries, with seven main sections: triadic patent families; patenting at national, regional and international level; patenting in selected technology areas; patents by institutional sectors; international cooperation in inventive activities; science linkages in technology.

ICGB biotechnology newsletter no. 18 published

20-Sep-2007

A new issue of the OECD Biotechnology Update has been published. This newsletter provides up-to-date information on the diverse activities at OECD related to biotechnology

Publication of a new consensus document on Safety Information on Transgenic Plants Expressing Bacillus thuringiensis

03-Aug-2007

This document addresses the general information concerning the δ-endotoxin genes and their protein toxin products that confer insect protection to plants. The United States served as the lead country in the preparation of this document.

OECD Workshop on the Development of a Unique Identifier for Bacteria

06-Jul-2007

An OECD workshop was held by the Sub-working Group on Micro-organisms of the OECD Working Group on Harmonisation of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology (the Working Group), 20-22 June 2007 at Moscow State University.

Publication of the Consensus Document on Compositional Considerations for New Varieties of the Cultivated Mushroom Agaricus bisporus has now been Published

25-Apr-2007

This consensus document addresses compositional considerations for new varieties of cultivated mushroom Agaricus bisporus by identifying the key food and feed nutrients and anti-nutrients.  A general description of these components is provided.  As well, there is background material on the production, processing and uses of Agaricus bisporus and considerations to be taken when assessing new Agaricus bisporus varieties. 

The Consensus Document on Compositional Considerations for New Varieties of Sunflower has now been published

25-Apr-2007

This consensus document addresses compositional considerations for new varieties of sunflower by identifying the key food and feed nutrients and anti-nutrients. A general description of these components is provided. As well, there is background material on the production, processing and uses of sunflowers and considerations to be taken when assessing new sunflower varieties.

Chairman's summary - OECD Workshop on "Biosecurity of Microbial Biological Resources - Complementing Innovation"

12-Dec-2006

Chairman's summary of the OECD and the Russian Federation Workshop on "Biosecurity of microbial biological resources – complementing innovation", held in Moscow on 20-21 September 2006

Editor's Choice

Health technology has great potential to change our understanding of disease, transform delivery of health-care services, and improve health outcomes. This book examines how countries can successfully manage the opportunities and challenges arising from developments in health-related technologies and biotechnology.

Health Technologies and Decision Making

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OECD countries have the opportunity to optimise the contribution that life sciences and biotechnology can make as a driver for sustainable growth and development.

Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth and Development

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This free booklet describes how biotechnology and genomics science can be used to fight neglected infectious diseases as well as reviewing the challenges facing governments to overcome market failure in supply of products.

Biotechnology and Sustainability: The Fight Against Infectious Disease

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Few topics in the life sciences today provoke as much debate as the availability of patent protection on "genetic inventions".

Genetic Inventions Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing Practices: Evidence and Policies

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