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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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Outreach

September 7, 2026

The Shape of Thought: Interactions between Brain and Intelligence

The 15th edition of Trieste Next Festival of Scientific Research will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026

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July 6, 2026
ICGEB at the launch of South African National Science Month

Celebrating the inaugural South African National Science Month

ICGEB Cape Town participated in the launch of South African National Science Month at the Vaal University of Technology in Sebokeng on Saturday, 4 July, celebrating the start of monthlong activities focussed on STEM.

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June 17, 2026
Dupe Ojo at Wynberg Science Week

ICGEB Outreach: ‘She questions. She explores. She creates’

ICGEB Cape Town participates in Wynberg Girls’ Junior School Science Week Programme – ‘She questions. She explores. She creates’.

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January 2, 2026

‘DESIGN for BioE3 Challenge’ winners honoured at ICGEB New Delhi

Celebrating youth-led biotechnology innovation aligned with India’s BioE3 vision for a sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy

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December 12, 2025

Cutting-Edge Research at IISF-2025 in Panchkula, Haryana

ICGEB Highlights Space Biotechnology and Bioenergy Innovations at India International Science Festival 2025

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November 6, 2025

Strengthening Global Public Health: Translating Genomic Evidence for Pandemic Response

Advancing the India–Italy Scientific Partnership for Genomic Research and Pandemic Preparedness, ICGEB New Delhi hosts Round Table discussion.

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October 27, 2025
At the Border between Skin and Heart: a play by scientists for schools and universities performed for GO! 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica European Capital of Culture

Innovative Therapy for Cancer takes Centre-stage across EU Borders

At the Border between Skin and Heart: a play by scientists for schools and universities performed for GO! 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica European Capital of Culture

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September 12, 2025

SHARPER – ICGEB at European Researchers’ Night

26 September 2025: Meet ICGEB’s scientists at multiple events during European Researchers’ Night.

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September 7, 2025

Trieste Next Science Festival: The Life Within

26-27 September 2025: Come and meet ICGEB scientists who will be at multiple events during the Trieste Next Festival.

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September 7, 2025

The Border between Skin and Heart. An Event for the European Capital of Culture

ICGEB and partners present the play: “The border between skin and heart: the emotions of science in the fight against cancer.”

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August 22, 2025

Science for everyone: South Africa National Science Week

ICGEB participated in the launch of South Africa National Science Week (NSW) 2025, at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa and celebrated the start of weeklong activities focussed on STEM.

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May 9, 2025

Education in Africa

ICGEB Cape Town donates Foldscopes and hosts a training workshop for the University of Rwanda in Kigali.

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