A Politician's Dilemma

The seminar sought to foster dialogue on an issue of increasing significance in the field of international politics and discuss the changing roles of scientific research and evidence in the realm of policy making. It brought together representatives from academia, civil society, international organizations, multinational companies and the scientific community. Held under Chatham House Rule, the seminar allowed participants to freely express their varied perspectives on how best to integrate scientific findings into policies and legislation at both the national and international levels.

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Guest Speakers:

Professor David Sylvan, Head of Political Science Academic Unit, Graduate Institute

Mrs Mireille J. Quirina, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs EMEA, Du Pont de Nemours International SA

Mr Christoph Gasteyger, MD, Associate Medical Director, Global Clinical Development Unit (Endocrinology), Merck Serono SA

Prof. Vittorio Silano, Chairman Scientific Committee, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Discussants:

• Mr Joost Martens, Director General, Consumers International, London
• Ms Ilaria Passarani, Head of Health Department BEUC, The European consumers’ organization, Brussels
• Dr Angelika Tritscher, WHO Joint Secretary to JECFA and JMPR, Department of Food Safety and Zoonoses