Growing
up
The Spinoza
centre for Neuro-imaging, a joint investment in high-quality equipment on the
part of a number of research institutions and the Municipality of Amsterdam,
was launched at the official residence of the Mayor of Amsterdam on 18 December
2007.
It so
happens that life sciences were also discussed at the official residence of
Mayor Cohen precisely four years prior to this festive occasion, on 18 December
2003. The question then concerned whether or not knowledge institutions, the
business community and the municipality could work together to strengthen the
life sciences sector in Amsterdam,
and if so how. Fortunately, the answer to this question was affirmative and the
launch of the Spinoza centre is a clear indication that the co-operation has
proved successful. Continue >
