GENERAL PROGRAM OF THE INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES
Institute for genetic engineering and
biotechnology undertakes activities aimed at scientific and expert development
of basis for genetic engineering and derived technologies:
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Realization of
research projects (fundamental, applicative, development) and expert
ventures – from gene to genome;
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Evaluation of BH
natural genetic resources and projection of management measures;
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Realization of
relevant elements of national programme of scientific and technological
development of genetic engineering applications in food production,
medicine, pharmacy, forestry, horticulture, environmental protection and
associated areas;
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Expert analysis
and studies in the system of quality control of living and working
environment, food, GMO products, medicines, hygiene, cosmetics, protective
agents etc.;
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Design,
organization and realisation of biosafety system;
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Cooperation with
relevant institutions on the topics: genetic counselling, medical
diagnostics, medico legal and forensic practice;
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Assistance with
creation and realization of strategies of scientific and technological
development in the relevant field;
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Design and
transfer of fundamental, developmental and applicative solutions within the
Institute competencies;
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Coordination of
organizational and functional network of institutions involved with
molecular biology and biotechnology within the University;
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Participation at
all levels of higher education for the purpose of higher education
institutions, industrial and societal subjects etc.;
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Mediation in
establishment and realization of interinstitutional and individual
cooperation among domestic and international partners;
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Publication of
scientific work, expert opinions and promotional materials;
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Other
complementing form of scientific and expert work: own, contracted or ordered
by the founder.
SCOPE OF
REGISTERED ACTIVITIES
The scope of registered activities includes
scientific and expert work aimed at facilitation of development of genetic
engineering and ensuing technologies in B&H:
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Fundamental
research in the field of gene (DNA), chromosomal and genomic engineering,
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Fundamental
research in early phases of development, structuring and transfer of genetic
engineering based biotechnology,
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Creative
contribution in programming longterm projections in B&H of the development
of biotechnologies based on genetic engineering,
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Coordination of
research and expert activities as a prerequisite for the development of
priority biotechnology applications;
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Realization of
relevant elements of national programme of scientific and technological
development of genetic engineering applications in food production,
medicine, pharmacy, forestry, horticulture, environmental protection and
associated areas;
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Education of staff
for genetic engineering and molecular genetics research,
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Education of
experts able to observe development and transfer of genetic engineering and
biotechnology solutions and B&H and international level,
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Expert analysis
and studies in the system of quality control of living and working
environment, food, GMO products, medicines, hygiene, cosmetics, protective
agents etc.;
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Cooperation with
relevant institutions on the topics: genetic counselling, medical
diagnostics, medico legal and forensic practice;
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Provision of
research, educational and expert service to legal and private entities in
the domains of molecular genetics, genetic engineering and biotechnology and
biosafety,
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Coordination of
organizational and functional network of institutions involved with
molecular biology and biotechnology within the University;
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Coordination of
international cooperation in the fields of research and education;
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Publishing
scientific and expert publications,
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Other
complementing forms of scientific and expert work (own, contracted or
ordered by the founder).
Longterm projections
Future program of the Institute incorporates
extension of previously initiated realization of long term projections of
development:
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DNA identification
and characterization of BH natural resources,
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DNA expertise for
forensic and other medico-legal purposes,
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Maintenance of
human peripheral lymphocytes and animal fibroblast cultures – ground layer
for research into cytogenetics, genetic toxicology and molecular
pharmacology,
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Research into
cytogenetic and geno-toxicological activity of physical, chemical and
biological agents,
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Implementation of
GMO testing as a segment of biosafety system development,
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Development of
bioinformatics system as a support for molecular-genetic research,
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Formation of a
center for bioinformatics and biostatistics.
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