National Innovation Agency

STAND
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Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Institute Building 3, Chulalongkorn Soi 62,
Phayathai Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Tel.: +66-2-218-8052-6
Fax: +66-2-253-3543
Website: www.ibge.chula.ac.th/index20.htm
Contact Person: Associate Professor Dr. Amorn Petsom
Email: Amorn.P@chula.ac.th
COMPANY PROFILE
The Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE) at Chulalongkorn University was
established on September 29, 1983. IBGE is well equipped, containing apparatuses needed for
activities ranging from basic analysis to pilot plant operation. The IBGE major scope of works
includes integrating human resources by accommodating various selected faculty members to form
a critical mass of valuable human resources in conducting specific biotechnological research and
development and in teaching biotechnology within the framework of the organized structure of
Chulalongkorn University. Research and development with the ultimate goal of applications in
industrial operation through coordination, collaboration, and agreements with government agencies
and the private sectors is another task of IBGE. In house technological development and selective
acquisition from external suppliers, followed by pilot scale verification are conducted to demonstrate
the technological potential application to industry. Besides, IBGE provides academic training and
personnel development through collaborative teaching and training programs, such as multi-disciplinary
Master’s Degree Programs in Biotechnology with the Faculty of Science and programs to provide
academic training and personnel development for government agencies and the private sectors, as
part of development programs to implement meaningful technological transfer.
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