Research and Education at National Institute for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (NIGEB)
The National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) was established in 1989 under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Since then, NIGEB has been given a mandate to undertake original, state-of�the art research activities. It was established with dual purposes of promoting research in avant-garde areas of biological sciences and biotechnology and providing advanced training and education programs for scientists and students from other universities and academic institutions.
The center activities have been focused on five major areas, including, Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Animal and Marine Biotechnology, Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology and Basic Sciences. In each division a strong emphasis is placed on a highly innovative and pioneering investigation in the fields of both basic and applied biology.
The center located in Tehran is a unique complex of buildings designed and equipped for studies on various Molecular Biology fields including, Genetic Engineering. The town of 'Chitgar', 17 km northwest of Tehran, houses the institute�s new main campus with numerous laboratories and facilities as well as a modern pilot plant for exploring the production of new Biotherapeutics. About 170 employees including 93 researchers (41 Ph.D.s) are currently working at the center. In addition, there are also some researchers of universities and research centers from inside the country and around the globe who are cooperating with the center through shared research projects and applied educational courses.
The time preceding the foundation of the center coincides with the impetuous growth of the biotechnology and extensive spreading of the concepts and methods of genetic engineering in Iran. At present time we are at turning point in terms of globalization. Biotechnology is in a phase of evolution, and research at NIGEB is linked directly to this development. However, a balance between technical advancement and harmony with humanity and environment is of utmost importance. In other words, the coupling of scientific technology with ethics and morality is necessary and we at NIGEB are sincere in our acknowledgement toward it. Furthermore, education and research generally have been carried out individually by our universities so far, but we must acknowledge that we now live in an interactive world society. Looking squarely at current needs and realities, we at NIGEB are determined to contribute to the well-being of the country community by working to transmit the intellectual wisdom of human society, helping to create a safe global environment, and contributing knowledge and expertise that will be of use to future generations. Research in advanced areas of science and technology must be built on a foundation of unique ideas, and it is only when such ideas lead to innovations and discoveries of exemplary ingenuity that research can be said to yield truly fruitful results.
The purpose of this home page has been publicizing NIGEB�s research and educational goals. We hope that it will deepen people�s understanding of these aims and open up new possibilities for future academic collaborations. NIGEB has now the potential to become an internationally recognized academic center with a high reputation. The faculty, staff and students of NIGEB are making continuous efforts for developing, striving for renovation and perfection and although still faced with numerous problems, never ceases in its search.
Prof. Abbas S. Lotfi, President
I.PERSONAL INFORMATION | |
Abbas Sahebghadam Lotfi | Name: |
20- 01- 1953 | Date of Birth: |
Kerman, Iran. | Place of Birth: |
Married | Marital Status: |
Male | Sex: |
1)NIGEB.Pajoohesh Blvd. Tehran -Karaj Highway,17th Km. Tehran, I.R.Iran 2)Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, I. R. Iran. Home: No.46, Asman 4th street, Sarv Sq. Saadat Abad, Tehran, I.R.Iran. | Address: |
14115-115 | P.O.Box |
(+98) 21 44580301-27(NIGEB) (+98) 21 44580396-8(NIGEB) +98 21-88011001, ext: 3594 | Tel: |
(+98) 21 44580399 +98 21-88006544 | Fax: |
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NIGEB acts as: - Affiliated Center and Focal Point of ICGEB
- Center of Excellence TWAS Affiliated
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