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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April 7, 2026

ICGEB Joins EDCTP’s New Stakeholders Group, Strengthening Global Health Collaboration

ICGEB Selected for EDCTP3 Stakeholders’ Group, Amplifying Its Role in Shaping Global Health Research

June 23, 2025

Productive Partnerships: EDCTP Forum in Kigali

ICGEB attended the Twelfth EDCTP Forum hosted by the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and jointly organised by Global Health EDCTP3 and the EDCTP Association. The theme for the 2025 Forum is “Better health through global research partnerships”.

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