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| Abbreviation | INGEB |
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| Predecessor | Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |
| Formation | February 28, 1988 |
| Type | Publicscientific institution |
| Purpose | Research,Education |
| Headquarters | Sarajevo |
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Director | Naris Pojskić, PhD |
| Staff | 30 (as of February 2022)[citation needed] |
| Website | Official website |
Formerly called | Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |
Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (INGEB) is aBosnian public research institute, member ofSarajevo University (UNSA),[1] and affiliate center ofInternational Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
ICGEB was established as a special project of theUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).[2][3]
INGEB was founded under the name "Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology", in 1988. INGEB's headquarters are located inSarajevo.
One of INGEB's most prominent founders was ProfessorRifat Hadžiselimović,[4][5] with the support of the Government ofSocialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,ANUBiH and the biggest B&H economic systems.[6] After the establishment document, INGEB was entrusted with the functions maker, institutional creator and carrier of the overall scientific and professional work in the development ofgenetic engineering andbiotechnology basedmolecular biology in B&H.[7][8]
In 1993, by a legal act,[citation needed] the Assembly ofRepublic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,[9] assumed the right of the founder of the institution, at the beginning of theBosnian War, and later, in 1999, entitled founder of INGEB (as a "public institution that will operate within the University of Sarajevo") took over theSarajevo Canton.[10][11][clarification needed]
In INGEB, there are following functional units:
Laboratory for forensic genetics provides scientific approach to analysis of samples of different origin. In this laboratoryDNA profiling is routinely done for skeletal remains, blood stains (on different materials), hair, semen, controversial traces on cigarette butts, controversial traces under fingernails, in urine etc.
Expert activities perform in laboratory for forensic genetics include:
In laboratory forforensic genetics scientific projects, supported by the respective ministries and foreign institutions, are implemented or are under realization. The focus of scientific research is directed towardsgenetic analysis ofarchaeologicalskeletal samples, forensic genetic parameters testing of Bosnian population, as well as towards a target oriented expansion of previously initiated population genetic research.
This laboratory represents the organizational segment of the Institute which is dealing with genetic characterisation ofDNA of human origin for the purpose of basic and applied research. We use molecular-genetics approach mainlyPCR based in investigating the genetic structure.
Main activities of the laboratory comprise research directions:
Other important aspect is participation in higher education programs atUniversity of Sarajevo as well as public engagement in developingmolecular-genetics methods for support ofmedical diagnostics.[13]
The laboratory scope includes wide array of activities mainly focused on the issues of foodbiosafety and plantbiotechnology. It provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of specificDNA sequences in various food matrices, provides advice and correct interpretation ofGMO related data to consumers and food safety authority and promotes science based approach to biosafety. In that respect the Laboratory has established communication with JRC-EURL-GMFF and follows the published guidelines. Also, the Laboratory develops new analytical methods, where appropriate, to bridge the gaps in the available methodology.
Research aspect of the Laboratory is mainly focused onendemic and endangered plantspecies with bioactive potential. Simultaneously with bioactive potential of a species, which is explored in in vitro and in vivo models,molecular markers are employed to evaluate itsgenetic diversity for the purpose of conservation.
Research activities of the Laboratory for Cytogenetics and Genotoxicology are based on:
Expert activity of the Laboratory for Cytogenetics and Genotoxicology mainly includeschromosome analysis andkaryotyping of human samples. The most frequently used tests in research projects of this lab are based on cell culture and include:chromosome aberrations analysis, cytokinesis-blockmicronucleus cytome assay and sisterchromatids exchange assay. Evaluation of cytotoxic and cytostatic potential of various chemical agents includes application of colorimetric method in different cell lines. Research capacities are significantly used for academic education and the realization of final thesis of Sarajevo University students.
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