"We know from previous attendance at this event that Australian Science is as good or better than that of the rest of the world. In addition our R&D is very cost effective compared to most other places."

Fifty two exhibitors and more than three hundred people will represent Australia under the Biotechology Australia banner, creating one of the largest industry delegations to ever leave the country. And they should receive plenty of interest. BIO 2004 is expected to attract up to 20,000 attendees.

BIO 2004 is far more than a promotional tradeshow. It is also the venue for a major technical and policy conference highlighting global trends in business development.

"It's no coincidence that the technologies CSIRO is showcasing in San Francisco are in line with current world markets," Dr Hirsch added. "This work represents some of the best and brightest research in the world, work whose development is being accelerated in Australia through CSIRO's National Flagship programmes".

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