The 15th edition of Trieste Next Festival of Scientific Research will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2026
Director General News
July 6, 2026
ICGEB Director-General Leads High-Level Mission to China to Strengthen Scientific Cooperation
Dr. Lawrence Banks recently led a high-level mission to China, reaffirming the Organisation’s long-standing partnership with one of its Member States, which has been part of ICGEB since 1992
Read MoreJune 24, 2026
Bio & Emerging Technology in Addis Ababa
Strengthening the Frontiers of Biotechnology in Ethiopia, Dr. Belete Mola, Minister of Innovation and Technology of met with ICGEB Director-General Dr. Lawrence Banks.
Read MoreJune 15, 2026
Mission to Ethiopia
ICGEB Director-General Lawrence Banks is greeted by partners from Arba Minch University, upon arrival in the city.
Read MoreJune 4, 2026
Landmark Board Session Highlights Scientific Growth and Global Expansion
The ICGEB has emerged from its 32nd Board of Governors meeting in Cape Town with a strong mandate for global expansion, record scientific momentum, and renewed commitment to science diplomacy, innovation, and sustainable development.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Mission to Latin America
March 2026, ICGEB Director-General Lawrence Banks visits partner institutes and authorities in Argentina and Uruguay.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
BD FACS Facility Inaugurated
On February 24, 2026, Dr. Lawrence Banks, Director-General of ICGEB, inaugurated BD FACS facility in BSL-III
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2026
ICGEB China RRC Lab opens in Trieste
In January 2026, Dr. Dongping Bao and team from the ICGEB China RRC in Taizhou joined the laboratories in Trieste to accelerate the translation of research findings.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Malaysia: NIBM MoU to Advance Biotechnology Collaboration
ICGEB and the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in biotechnology research, training, and innovation.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Science Reaching People: ICGEB’s Real-World Impact in 2025
2025 marked a pivotal year for ICGEB—one in which scientific excellence translated decisively into real-world impact for our Member States and their communities.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
ICGEB’s role in Global Bioeconomy Policy
ICGEB’s actions to advance bioeconomies are at the fore, with the Director-General addressing the G20 in South Africa to present our strategies, principles, and international efforts aimed at creating a sustainable economy using biological resources.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2025
Global Science Diplomacy: ICGEB joins G20 activities in South Africa
ICGEB partners with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in G20 activities in Pretoria, advancing solidarity, equality and sustainability through science, technology and innovation.
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