Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, was proud to welcome Jozef Sikela, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, along with a distinguished delegation from various Czech companies, to its headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and to its state-of-the-art viral-vector manufacturing facility in Lexington, Massachusetts.

This landmark visit marks the largest Czech business delegation to ever visit the United States, underscoring the strong business relationships and mutual benefits shared between Thermo Fisher and the Czech Republic. "The Czech Republic has been an excellent partner in our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer," said Spokesperson of Thermo Fisher Scientific. "We are honored to host Minister Sikela and the Czech business leaders as we explore new opportunities to expand our collaboration."

During their visit, the delegation toured Thermo Fisher’s facilities and were briefed on the company’s latest innovations in biotechnology, including advancements in viral-vector manufacturing which are critical to gene therapy and vaccine development. The visit also provided a platform for discussing future investments and partnerships that would benefit both Thermo Fisher’s global operations and the Czech Republic’s economic interests.

"Thermo Fisher’s global presence and technological expertise are highly valued in the Czech Republic," said Minister Sikela. "We look forward to fostering a deeper relationship and continuing to support Thermo Fisher’s operations and growth in our country."

The visit highlights Thermo Fisher's commitment to global collaboration and its role in enhancing the biotechnological landscape worldwide, supporting its mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.