On the 27th of August Matís received a group of 7 people from the Joint Research Center (JRC), but the Joint Research Center - JRC - consists of several research centers funded by the 7th Framework Program and is intended to support the policy-making, development and implementation of EU policies. The reception took place in the premises of the Matís Biotechnology Department, Prokaria, at Gylfaflöt in Grafarvogur.
The group got to know the operations and received an introduction to the company from Sjöfna Sigurgísladóttir, CEO of Matís, and also an introduction to the Department of Biotechnology from Ragnar Jóhannsson, division manager. After the presentations, Ragnar led the group around the building, showed them the laboratories of the Biotechnology Department and told more about the main aspects of the operation. Finally, the group gathered in the company's dining hall and had an informal, but lively chat, as well as enjoying light refreshments.
The group that visited Matís this time included: Elke Anklam, Director General of the EU Health and Consumer Agency, Roger Hurst from the EU Energy Agency, Frank Raes from the EU Environment and Sustainability Agency, and Thomas Barbas from the Organization for the Safety and Protection of Citizens in the EU.