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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August 13, 2026

Next Science Festival: The Shape of Thought. Interactions Between Brains and Intelligences

The 15th edition of Trieste Next Festival of Scientific Research will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026

October 27, 2025

Innovative Therapy for Cancer takes Centre-stage across EU Borders

At the Border between Skin and Heart: a play by scientists for schools and universities performed for GO! 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica European Capital of Culture

September 7, 2025

Trieste Next Science Festival: The Life Within

26-27 September 2025: Come and meet ICGEB scientists who will be at multiple events during the Trieste Next Festival.

September 7, 2025

The Border between Skin and Heart. An Event for the European Capital of Culture

ICGEB and partners present the play: “The border between skin and heart: the emotions of science in the fight against cancer.”

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