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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May 13, 2026

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.

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.

March 5, 2026

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.

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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