Claire holds a PhD in biochemistry and has led organisations that champion and advocate for commercial delivery of science for 25 years, starting within the Cambridge UK biotechnology cluster. She has worked to champion biotechnology across sectors through the Council of European BioRegions and the European Biotechnology Network before moving to the Nanotechnology Industries Association. She joined EuropaBio in 2020 and in addition to her current role as Director General, she is also the Vice Chair of the International Council of Biotechnology Associations (ICBA) and Governing Board Member for the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI).
On 24 January 2024, EuropaBio published a new study analysing the expected impact of the GPL on the biotechnology innovation ecosystem which concluded that the GPL would have significant impact on innovation for rare diseases in the future.
-What would be the expected impact of the GPL on biotech innovation and innovators for rare diseases?
-What improvements can be made to ensure a sustained flow and growth of biotech innovation for rare diseases?