The UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, TWAS and ICGEB have launched a programme to build scientific development in the LDCs
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ICGEB at the BioAfrica 2021 Convention
ICGEB will be a strong presence at the 2021 Bio Africa Digital Convention from 23-24 August this year. The goal of the Convention is the advancement of biotechnology development in Africa. This year’s theme is Advancing Africa’s Biomanufacturing Value Chains Through Innovation.
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South African delegation headed by Min. Nzimande visits ICGEB
The South African Minister for Education, Science and Innovation visits ICGEB Trieste.
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G20 delegation from Turkey visits ICGEB Trieste
As part of the G20 Science delegation from Turkey, on Thursday the ICGEB received a visit from Prof. Hasan Mandal, President of Tubitak.
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Brazilian Ministerial visit confirms international support for ICGEB’s activities
In association with the G20 Ministerial Meetings on the Digital Economy and Research being held in Trieste on 5 and 6 August 2021, the ICGEB was honored to host a delegation headed by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation of the Republic of Brazil, H.E. Min. Marcos Pontes.
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Postdoctoral position in heart mechanobiology
Duty Station: Cardiovascular Biology lab, Trieste, Italy
Closing date: when position filled
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Awareness Workshops – providing opportunities for scientists in Member States
ICGEB Awareness Workshops provide information and advice on how to apply for different ICGEB activities (grants, fellowships, meetings, and courses).
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EMPOWER Fellowship Programme – Now Open
UNOSSC and ICGEB launch EMPOWER Fellowships: a South-South and Triangular Cooperation programme for women scientists from developing countries.
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South Africa-Italy research centres explore collaboration for NMR research
ICGEB Cape Town’s Stefano Cacciatore and Italian researchers are working together to build a collaborative network in NMR between Italy and South Africa.
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ICGEB and COMSTECH partner for joint fellowship and grants schemes
A virtual signing ceremony of the MoU with the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) took place on 15 July 2021.
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ICGEB for novel diagnostics in Africa – video
“COVID-19: Establishing rapid laboratory diagnostics programs in LMICs” is a project coordinated by the ICGEB and implemented in partnership with reference testing laboratories in Africa. We are pleased to present the video of the project.
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From the Director-General – milestones from our July Newsletter
As the world continues to battle the pandemic, and with us witnessing improvements for our colleagues in India but a very concerning deterioration in South Africa, we continue to remember the critical role science is playing in overcoming the current crisis.
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