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July 21, 2026
New findings reveal how dendritic cells orchestrate anti-tumour immunity, opening new avenues for cancer immunotherapy

ICGEB contributes to Science breakthrough in cancer immunity

Cellular Immunology Lab led by Federica Benvenuti contributes to landmark Science study revealing how the body’s first line of defence prepares anti-cancer immunity

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July 9, 2026
ICGEB SMART Fellow Damián Freilij has successfully completed his fellowship at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico, where he received advanced training in genomic technologies to support the conservation and improvement of maize genetic resources.

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.

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July 9, 2026
Dr. Nada Abdel Aziz for Nature Africa

ICGEB Alumna Featured in Nature Africa for Championing Inclusive Science

ICGEB alumna Professor Nada Abdel Aziz has been featured in Nature Africa exploring how language barriers continue to shape the careers of researchers across Africa and influence who gets published, funded, and heard in global science.

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June 11, 2026
ICGEB Symposium 2026

Nurturing Talent, Strengthening Collaboration and Advancing Scientific Excellence

31st ICGEB Annual Symposium: Nurturing Talent, Strengthening Collaboration and Advancing Scientific Excellence

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June 4, 2026

Landmark Board Session Highlights Scientific Growth and Global Expansion

The ICGEB has emerged from its 32nd Board of Governors meeting in Cape Town with a strong mandate for global expansion, record scientific momentum, and renewed commitment to science diplomacy, innovation, and sustainable development.

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June 4, 2026
5x1000

5×1000 Contribution to support Science

Taxpayers in Italy can support young researchers by donating their 5×1000 to ICGEB. Just sign under “Scientific Research and University” on your tax return and enter 90031700322.

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April 23, 2026
Image of lung cancer cells (in green) growing in a heart, in which cardiomyocytes are stained in red. Nuclei are stained in blue.

Quando il battito protegge: così il cuore frena i tumori

Pubblicato su Science uno studio coordinato dall’Università di Trieste in collaborazione con ICGEB e Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS: le forze fisiche generate dal cuore possano ostacolare la crescita tumorale nel tessuto cardiaco

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April 23, 2026
Image of lung cancer cells (in green) growing in a heart, in which cardiomyocytes are stained in red. Nuclei are stained in blue.

Heartbeat’s Mechanical Force Found to Suppress Tumour Growth

Published in Science: an international study reveals how mechanical forces in cardiac tissue inhibit cancer cell proliferation

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March 19, 2026

Mission to Latin America

March 2026, ICGEB Director-General Lawrence Banks visits partner institutes and authorities in Argentina and Uruguay.

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January 26, 2026
R-L: Drs. Dongping Bao, ICGEB China RRC, with Lawrence Banks and Emanuele Buratti

ICGEB China RRC Lab opens in Trieste

In January 2026, Dr. Dongping Bao and team from the ICGEB China RRC in Taizhou joined the laboratories in Trieste to accelerate the translation of research findings.

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January 23, 2026

Malaysia: NIBM MoU to Advance Biotechnology Collaboration

ICGEB and the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in biotechnology research, training, and innovation.

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January 21, 2026

Science Reaching People: ICGEB’s Real-World Impact in 2025

2025 marked a pivotal year for ICGEB—one in which scientific excellence translated decisively into real-world impact for our Member States and their communities.

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