National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
| Abbreviation | NIBGE |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Legal status | Institute |
| Purpose | Improving Agriculture, Health, Environment and Industry |
| Location | |
Official language | English and Urdu |
Director | Dr. Shahid Mansoor |
| Affiliations | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |
Staff | 400 |
| Website | http://www.nibge.org |
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering or NIBGE is one of the main biotehnology institutes operated by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission(PAEC). It was planned under the auspices of PAEC in 1987 and was formally inaugurated in 1994. It is affiliated to Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Islamabad, for awarding MPhil & PhD degrees.[1] NIBGE is also the home institution of National Biology Talent Contest.[2] The institute is located on Jhang Road, Faisalabad,
Research Divisions
There are five research divisions at NIBGE:[3]
- Agricultural Biotechnology Division (ABD)
- Health Biotechnology Division (HBD)
- Industrial Biotechnology Division (IBD)
- Environmental Biotechnology Division (EBD)
- Technical Services Division
GMO Testing Services at NIBGE
Information for the clients:
Covering letter to:
Head, Agricultural Biotechnology Division
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE)
P.O. Box 577, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
For further query please contact:
Ph: 041-9201316-20 Ext. 233