Background Information
In terms of practical researches in various areas of biotechnology, this institute is outstanding in Islamic world and in the region. It is of the highest validity in national and international level in terms of production of technical knowledge; patenting local and international innovation; providing services based on biotechnology new methods.
Chronology
1989 | NIGEB administrative bureau established |
1992 | Medical research laboratory activated |
1998 | Plant biotechnology & industrial biotechnology departments established; accepting graduate students |
1999 | Animal biotechnology department established |
2000 | PhD program in cellular and molecular biology (in collaboration with Razi University) |
2001 | PhD program in molecular Genetics (in collaboration with Tarbiat Modares University) |
2002 | Pilot plant launched |
2003 | Publishing Iranian Journal of Biotechnology |
2004 | Upgraded from center to institute and started activities in main campus |
2005 | Acceptance of independent PhD students |
2006 | Biotechnology incubator launched |
2008 | Inauguration of phases B and C of the main building |
2008 | Deputy of technology established |
2010 | Inauguration of audio-visual conference hall |
2010 | Inauguration of training center for biotechnology |
2011 | Inauguration of national research center of transgenic mouse |