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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      We provide funding opportunities to foster advanced education, to address scientific problems of regional interest and to promote cooperation.
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December 17, 2024

South African HDI fellows join ICGEB Cape Town

ICGEB Cape Town is delighted to welcome students and researchers from various institutions in South Africa participating in the ICGEB Special Programme with HDIs.

September 23, 2024

Joining Cape Town – ICGEB AICAD Fellows

ICGEB Cape Town is delighted to welcome researchers from Kenya as part of the ICGEB AICAD Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.

July 15, 2024

Focus on youth: NYU Abu Dhabi students join ICGEB

Celebrating South Africa’s Youth month, ICGEB Cape Town was delighted to welcome students from the New York University, Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) who are doing internships at the South African Component.

February 7, 2023

ICGEB with UNOSSC to EMPOWER women in science

ICGEB plays a great effort to promote Women in Science. Today, International Women’s Day, we celebrate their success and bless them good luck for their work at ICGEB.

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