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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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Pandemic Preparedness

July 30, 2026
Gene drives and biosecurity 1

New ICGEB review examines risk reduction in gene drive biosecurity

A living literature review by the ICGEB Regulatory Science Group proposes a comprehensive approach to risk reduction in managing gene drive technologies.

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July 10, 2026
The President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan with members of the delegation

Strengthening International Scientific Cooperation with Tajikistan

ICGEB Mission to Dushanbe, Tajikistan  |  29 June – 1 July 2026

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May 13, 2026
During the week of April 13–17, ICGEB hosted Davide Campagnol (Universidade da Coruña-CICA UDC Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía), pictured here with Alessandro Marcello and Tea Carletti (ICGEB Molecular Virology Lab), for joint experiments using the FLUFET device on real viral samples. FLUFET, an EIC Pathfinder project, focus on developing innovative sensing technology for rapid and accurate viral detection!

Finding a Path to Automated Virus-Sensor Detection

Known as Flufet, the project on Flow detection of viruses by graphene field effect transistor microarrays, received a boost in April 2026.

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May 13, 2026

Advances in Global Pandemic Preparedness

ICGEB has delivered its latest international training course on pandemic preparedness and biosecurity, held from 4-8 May 2026 at its headquarters in Trieste, Italy.

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March 5, 2026
BWC Training Feb 2026, Group photo

Training on Pathogen Detection for Experts from Central Asia & Mongolia

From 23 to 27 February 2026, ICGEB hosted a Training Course on Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity at its Headquarters in Trieste, Italy.

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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.”

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January 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.

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January 15, 2026
ICGEB BWC Training course on Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity

Training in Pathogen Detection & Biosecurity – Cape Town

ICGEB partners with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Biological Weapons Convention to host the Training Course on ‘Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity’ at ICGEB Cape Town, supported by the Government of Norway.

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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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September 4, 2025
AI a Trieste

Artificial intelligence revolutionises virus research: international workshop in Trieste

Scientists from Glasgow, Siena and Trieste discuss the potential and risks of using AI in virology.

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August 28, 2025

In Geneva to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention

Delegates at the 6th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) affirmed ICGEB’s role in promoting the safe, responsible, and peaceful use of biotechnology.

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June 26, 2025

EXPANDIA Group reaches milestone in expanding access to diagnostics in Africa

A network of laboratories across 10 Sub-Saharan African countries, ICGEB Italy, India and South Africa, and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) – collectively the EXPANDIA Working Group – has reached an important milestone in diagnosing diseases across the African Continent.

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