The conference witnessed participation from approximately 100 scientists and researchers representing five nationalities, reflecting its truly international character.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2026
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February 17, 2026
Training on Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity
The ICGEB, in partnership with the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Implementation Support Unit, invites applications for an intensive training course on “Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity.”
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2026
Director General of South Africa’s DSTI visits Cape Town
6 February 2026: ICGEB Cape Town welcomes Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director General of the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, who headed a DSTI delegation visiting ICGEB Cape Town.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2026
Life Sciences Matching: Innovation & International Collaboration “Break Isolation”
On February 4-5, 2026, the Life Sciences Matching & Demo Day brought together more than 70 participants from across Italy and Austria.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2026
From Vision to Impact: 11 February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science
At ICGEB, we’re surrounded everyday by brilliant women shaping the future of science. We hope their voices spark inspiration in you, too.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2026
Dr Jenny Molloy Honoured at European Open Source Awards
Dr Jenny Molloy, Biomanufacturing Group Leader, has received a European Open Source Award in recognition of her leadership in open hardware and her contributions to open-source practice in the life sciences.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Strengthening Europe’s Response to Emerging Viruses
Trieste, Italy – As the risk of zoonotic spillovers continues to rise worldwide, European researchers are developing new tools to detect viral threats before they reach human populations.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Biotechnet II Launched to Strengthen Biotechnology Capacity in Africa
27 January 2026: The Biotechnet II project to strengthen Biotechnology capacity in the Horn of Africa and in East Africa is launched; a project supported by the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS).
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
Science Highlights
January 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.
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