The Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) is a governmental, applied research institute specializing in the fields of biology, medicinal chemistry and environmental sciences.
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 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 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 include sponsorships by international authorities and institutions such 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.
[Source: IIBR]
