Backed by five decades of experience, IIBR combines highly
trained personnel with cutting-edge technologies and infra-structure
to conduct applied research and development in the fields
of biology, medicinal chemistry and environmental sciences,
in addition to basic research studies emanating from and
closely related to IIBR's applied projects.
IIBR is structured for efficient multi-disciplinary project
strategy. Its three scientific divisions - Biology, Medicinal
Chemistry and Environmental Sciences - cooperate in a synergistic
relationship, enabling the formation of optimum interdisciplinary
teams and technologies tailored to the needs of each individual
project.
IIBR is certified for ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management and
ISO 14001 Environment Management Standards.
IIBR is under the jurisdiction of the Israel Prime Minister's
Office and works in close cooperation with a host of government
agencies including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry
of Health, Ministry of Science and Development, Ministry
of Agriculture, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Defense
and Ministry of the Environment.
A significant percentage of IIBR's research projects are
sponsored by such international authorities and institutions
as the US Public Health Services, Center for Disease Control,
US Army Medical Research and Development Command, the World
Health Organization, US-Israel Binational Science Foundation,
National Foundation of Cancer Research and the German Ministry
for Scientific Research and Technology. In addition, IIBR
is regularly appointed by international and local companies
to undertake R&D projects which are assigned on a contractual
basis.
IIBR is located in the heart of Israel, in Ness-Ziona -
some 20 kilometers south of Tel-Aviv. The staff is comprised
of approximately 350 employees, 150 of whom are scientists
holding doctorates in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology,
analytic, organic and physical chemistry, pharmacology,
mathematics, physics and environmental sciences. IIBR's
technical staff consists of 160 certified technicians, representing
a broad spectrum of capabilities. IIBR's modern laboratories
comprise cutting-edge scientific and technical equipment
and installations.
Life Science Research Israel (LSRI), a subsidiary of IIBR,
is dedicated to the commercial exploitation of novel innovative
technologies developed by IIBR.
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