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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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.

November 20, 2023

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Publications and funding: an overview of some of the high-impact scientific papers published by ICGEB PIs in scientific journals this last quarter, and grants received, focusing on studies in Health.

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