Minister Naledi Pandor to address the opening of the 22nd Session of the Board of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow at 9h00 deliver the opening address at the 22nd Session of the Board of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
About ICGEB
The ICGEB plays an important role in biosafety-related issues and in the environmentally sustainable use of biotechnology.
The Centre provides an online, bibliographic database on biosafety, and a search mechanism on risk assessment for the release of genetically modified organisms. It is active in enhancing the safe and peaceful use of biotechnology and is promoting the adoption of ethical codes for researchers working in the life sciences, while developing original policies for intellectual property in this field.
In addition, technical advice is provided to member states on request for the formulation of national bioscience policy, the definition of research goals, the development of national bioindustries, and the establishment of national biotechnology laboratories.
Media are invited as follows:
Time: 9h00
Event: 22nd Session of the Board of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology meeting
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Enquiries:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 082 566 0446
David Mandaha
Assistant Director: Media Relations
Tel: 012 843 6806
E-mail: David.Mandaha@dst.gov.za
