ICGEB Impact of the Meetings and Courses Programme

ICGEB has been providing excellent opportunities to the international scientific community for direct interaction with forerunners of internationally recognised science since 1988.

Every year the Centre funds and organises approximately 30 scientific events on cutting-edge topics in the field of Life Sciences, to facilitate interaction between internationally renowned scientists and young researchers from Member States.

Between 2010-2019, the ICGEB has organised or sponsored 255 scientific events with the participation of over 13000 researchers. Funding opportunities from ICGEB are also provided to scientist from Member States to participate in other international events.

Since 2020 courses have been held online where possible and Meeting Podcasts are freely available in Open Access. In 2022, 30 meetings are scheduled to take place in 20 countries worldwide.

Students and young scientists from ICGEB Member States also benefit from the opportunity to attend world class international events through additional sponsorship.