European Commission Delegation Visits Johnson & Johnson at Leiden Bio Science Park
This month, Leiden Bio Science Park had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the European Commission for a visit. The event was coordinated by our Business Developer, Amoy Anderson, MHA, and team, with a focus on the impact of international trade on the Life Sciences & Health sectors in today’s evolving landscape.
The morning began with a warm welcome from Wietske Veltman, Alderman for Economy, Knowledge, Health, and Sports (Gemeente Leiden), followed by an insightful presentation from Esther Peters, Director of Leiden Bio Science Park.
The agenda featured key voices from the life sciences ecosystem:
In the afternoon, the delegation joined a guided tour led by Rob van Overbeek (Kadans Science Partner), engaging with three pioneering companies:
At LBSP, we believe innovation grows through connection—and this visit was a powerful reminder of the value of collaboration across borders. We look forward to continuing the dialogue with European partners and sharing the cutting-edge work happening here in Leiden.
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