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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July 9, 2026

Fellow Advances Genomic Tools for Maize Conservation in Argentina

ICGEB SMART Fellow Damián Freilij has completed his fellowship at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico.

June 9, 2025

Employment for women in Science

Over the past 18 months, the ICGEB Molecular Pathology laboratory in Trieste, Italy, has been pursuing an ambitious project led by Dr. Diana Eva Bedolla Orozco, recipient of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship funded by the European Union.

April 20, 2023

Information and Communication Technologies for Women

On the recurrence of this global initiative that takes place every year on the 4th Thursday of April, ICGEB joins in posting about the importance of empowering girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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