International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Trieste, Trieste, Italy | Science Centre

General Information
About the Centre
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Members through training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally.

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology and holds out the prospect of advancing knowledge and applying the latest techniques in the fields of:
- biomedicine
- crop improvement
- environmental protection/remediation
- biopharmaceuticals and biopestidice production

With Components in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, the Centre forms an interactive network with Affiliated Centres in ICGEB Member States. ICGEB is part of the United Nations System.

Facts and Figures
The Board of Governors, made up of representatives from each Member State, the Council of Scientific Advisers, composed of eminent scientists who oversee the scientific excellence of the Centre, and the Secretariat, which is constituted by the Director-General, Prof. Franciso E. Baralle, the Directors of the three Components, Prof. Mauro Giacca - Director ICGEB Trieste, Prof. Virander S. Chauhan - Director ICGEB New Delhi, Prof. Iqbal Parker - Director ICGEB Cape Town and by the Director Administration and External Relations, Mr. Decio Ripandelli.

At present more than 400 people from 38 different countries are working in the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology laboratories as research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, research technicians and administrative personnel.