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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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          An Intergovernmental Organisation with operations aligned to those of the United Nations Common System, we are a Centre of excellence for Research, Training and Technology Transfer to industry to promote sustainable global development.

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          With laboratories on three continents, our scientists work to advance basic research in the Life Sciences to improve Agriculture, Health, Education, and Energy Innovation. Our labs offer a scientific environment of top international standard, cutting-edge instrumentation, specialised facilities and advanced services.

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          We partner with Government bodies, academic institutes, private companies, and charities on projects to address hunger, health and well-being, quality education, affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation and infrastructure, all with a view to gender parity, supporting youth, and Least Developed Countries.

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          We provide funding opportunities to foster advanced education, to address scientific problems of regional interest and to promote cooperation.

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October 30, 2026
Training Progamme on Biotech Innovation and Biosecurity

BWC Biotech Innovation & Biosecurity Training Course held in New Delhi

The five-day programme focused on promoting responsible biotechnology innovation, strengthening biosecurity awareness and advancing the peaceful applications of life sciences.

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October 23, 2026
Taizhou Delegation visits ICGEB Trieste

ICGEB and Taizhou look ahead to the Regional Research Centre’s next phase

Scientific priorities and the future development of the ICGEB Regional Research Centre (RRC) in China were the focus of a visit by a delegation from the Municipality of Taizhou on 19 October 2026.

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October 15, 2026
ICGEB CSIR Genomics Meeting Oct 2026 -

African genomics leaders meet in Pretoria to advance public health

African genomics leaders meet in Pretoria to advance public health: a three-day ICGEB and CSIR Meeting, in partnership with DSTI will develop a roadmap for African-led genomics research, capacity and health appications.

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October 14, 2026
Esan Adewale SMART fellow

From plant biochemistry to sustainable agriculture: the impact of a SMART fellowship

SMART mobility fellow from Nigeria, Esan Adewale’s stay in Tunisia resulted in a recent publication in the Springer Nature Discover Plants Journal.

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October 14, 2026
Brazilian Delegation Group Photo at ICGEB ND

Brazil Explores Scientific Collaboration & Research Partnerships

On 13 October, ICGEB New Delhi welcomed a joint delegation from Brazil led by Ambassador of Brazil to India and Bhutan

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October 5, 2026
Fudan University delegation visits ICGEB HQ

Fudan University visits ICGEB to explore scientific cooperation

On 21 September, ICGEB welcomed a delegation from Fudan University and the International Human Phenome Institutes (Shanghai) to its laboratories in Trieste for a programme focused on scientific exchange and regional collaboration.

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October 5, 2026
Nature Comms publication by ICGEB alumnus

Epigenetic Changes Help Drive Aggressive Skin and Oral Cancers

Nature Comms: a study co-published by ICGEB Alumnus Dr. S.K. Waghmare helps reveal how changes in gene regulation can reprogramme cancer cells and promote disease progression.

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October 5, 2026
Heart IF scaled

Promising Use of Biomimetic Nanoparticles in Heart Disease Treatment

ICGEB CRP grant supports collaboration between experts in pharmaceutical engineering at the German International University (GIU) in Cairo, Egypt and in cardiovascular biology at the Cardiovascular Biology Group, ICGEB Trieste.

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October 5, 2026
LO awareness workshops September 2026

Liaison Officers enhance access to opportunities for Member State scientists

Through a series of ICGEB Awareness Workshops tailored to regional Liaison Officers, ICGEB Member States have come together to discuss updated guidelines on funding programmes.

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September 25, 2026
ICGEB at Botswana National Science Week - August 2026

ICGEB Outreach extends to Botswana and Mozambique

Within the past month, the Cape Town Component engaged in outreach activities in both Botswana and Mozambique.

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September 25, 2026
SAWBP - Rudzani and Melissa

SAWBP: Supporting South African women in Science

ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology (SAWBP) Programme.

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September 24, 2026

RA Position in Plant-Microbe Interaction Group

ICGEB, New Delhi, India
Closing date: 23 Oct, 2026

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