ICGEB Newsletter January 2020

January 2020, ISSUE #3

ICGEB in the news

This month we focus on interaction with our Host Government of India and our growing activity throughout Asia. January 2020 marks the establishment of the first ICGEB Regional Research Centre in China, where there are exciting vacancies for the position of Director, and for new Group Leaders. New Group Leader positions are also open at ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town. We present highlights promoting Biotechnology worldwide for excellence in Research, Training and Transfer to industry to contribute to the achievement of sustainable global development.

From the Director-General
This month Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, writes for our Newsletter and reaffirms the ICGEB's Host Government of India's support for the Organisation. My visit to the New Delhi Component in December was a wonderful opportunity to also meet with the ICGEB students. This month has seen the establishment of the first ICGEB Regional Research Centre - in China. A recent trip to Vietnam marked the 7th ICGEB Awareness Workshop held in as many Member States.
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Awareness Workshops
ICGEB funding: where, when and how to apply. The next Awareness Workshop will be held in January 2020 in Havana, Cuba
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CRP Grants
The Call for Proposals 2020 for CRP Research Grants is now open for applications from Member State nationals
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Training
Biotech Development at ICGEB - Testimonials from trainee scientists from Member States on this great opportunity
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Seminars
Watch out for upcoming scientific seminars at ICGEB. Browse, preview and download presentations
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Off the press

Regional Research Centre to open in 2020
6 January 2020: the Agreement for the First ICGEB Regional Research Centre is signed with the China National Center for Biotechnology Development and China Medical City
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India on ICGEB and Women in Science
"India has been a Host Country of the ICGEB since its inception." Dr. Renu Swarup, Government of India, writes on the ICGEB and working together on a new initiative for Women in Science
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Work with us!
Link to New Group Leader positions in Stem Cell Biology (ICGEB Italy), Diabetes, and Virology (ICGEB South Africa), and forthcoming vacancies for Director and Group Leaders (ICGEB RRC China)
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