Weblinks

Information services

• E-BioSci: Europe's Gateway to the life sciences.
  A scientific information service which offers scientists and other researchers new forms of navigation through the dramatically increasing flood of biological information and factual data repositories. It will allow users to navigate from a data record in either a bibliographic database, a biological sequence database, or elsewhere to the full text of a relevant journal article or other type of explanatory information.

• SelectScience is an independent information service for all laboratory scientists. It helps you to make informed decisions when purchasing. Key features include up to date news, jobs, conferences, articles and links to other useful sites.

• The Brief History of Biotechnology hosted at the InfomationsSekretariat Biotechnologie at DECHEMA presents important people and events in the field of biotechnology.

• DNA from the beginning, a recommendable website presenting detailed information organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links.

• AgBiotechNet, the online service for agricultural biotechnology, delivers an exciting range of content on plant and animal biotechnology. It provides easy access to information on cloning, genomics, genetic engineering, in vitro culture, biosafety, intellectual property rights and all key issues in agricultural biotechnology through news, reviews, abstracts reports, links, book chapters and much more.

• An Overview of Biotechnology at the OECD

• Yahoo! Biotechnology The most up to date webindex of biotech-links, news and infos

• MedWeb: Biotechnology: Impressive, well structured catalogue of biotechnology-related sites

• Biotechfind Search Engine A directory of international links covering the fields of biotechnologies and biofinances.

• The National Center for Biotechnology Information: The NCBI offers access to the american bioinformatics databases,to the National Library of Medicine and to the National Institute of Health

• The European Food Information Council: EUFIC is a non-profit organisation which provides science-based information on food and food-related topics to the media, health and nutrition professionals, educators, and opinion leaders.

• AgrifoodBiz is a portal and B2B Marketplace showcasing ag-biotechnology. The site features agbiotech news, agbiotech event calendars, resources for researchers and entrepreneurs, tools, the agbiotech directory featuring Canadian, U.S. and U.K. agbiotech companies, organizations and associations searchable by category, name, and regional map, the AgBiotech Request for Quote Marketplace, the AgBiotech Request for Partnership Marketplace, the IP-Out-licensing/In-licensing Marketplace, the Product Marketplace, and the Career Service.

• BINAS Web. United Nations Industrial Development Organization: Biosafety Information Network & Advisory Service.

• BioExchange.com is a global bio-pharmaceutical network integrating community features, advanced e-commerce functions, scientific tools, directories & an advanced career board for Life Science professionals.

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration All approved diagnostic drugs, therapeutics and food in the United States of America are registered here.

• I-Bio is a government-backed enterprise that presents a guide to the latest developments in biotechnology issues, including stem cell research, cloning, GM foods and genetic engineering.

• Science.ie, one of the activities of the new Irish Governmental National Integrated Awareness Programme and a member of EUSCEA (European Science Events Association), aims to provide resources for visitors of all ages who are interested in science, engineering and technology. We also strive to increase interest in science and encourage young people to consider science as a viable career option.

• CIRS-TM.ORG, the International Center for Scientific Research is a scientific portal that references all scientific organizations, listed by country and topic.

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  Associations

• Biotechnology Industry Organisation
  BIO represents biotechnology companies in the areas of biomedicine, diagnostics, agriculture food, energy, environmental, and industrial applications. BIO also comments on the latest developments in biotechnology, e.g. Plant-Made Pharmaceuticals (PMP).

• Euroscience European Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology.

• BIOTRIN A non-profit organisation for dissemination of information on modern biotechnology

• The website of the Belgian Bioindustries Association presents several links to Biotechnology Associations all over the world.

• BelgoBiotech, the Association representing the main Belgian biotechnology companies, created a new educational biotech website with many animations and selected links.

• EuropaBio - The "European Association for Bioindustries" represents over 600 companies and 11 national associations in the life sciences field.

• European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies

• AusBiotech Ltd is dedicated to the Australian biotechnology industry and to improvment of communication between all sectors of biotechnology.

• Biotechnology Australia is an initiative of the Federal Government.

• France Biotech

• Hungarian Biotechnology Association

• BioResearch Ireland BioResearch Ireland (BRI) commercialises biotechnology research in Irish universities and research institutes.

• The Japan Bioindustry Association (JBA)

• NIABA is the industrial and agricultural association for biotechnology in The Netherlands

• Biotech Scotland - an initiative coordinated by the Scottish Enterprise Network Biotechnology Group to promote biotechnology in Scotland. News and Information from the Scottish biotech community and international biotech news.

• The Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network provides a forum and mechanism for interaction amongst scientists and scientific institutions, supported by national and international agencies, and industry in the fields of molecular biology, cell biology and biotechnology, through a range of activities including promoting collaborative research, the provision of training and skill enhancement opportunities, and the dissemination of information.

• BioteCanada - Canadian Biotechnology

• BioGateway of Industry Canada provides access to information on Biotechnology in Canada and worldwide.

• The British Columbia Biotechnology Alliance (BCBA) is a non-government, not-for-profit trade association for producers and users of biotechnology located in Vancouver, Canada.

• Toronto Biotechnology Initiative. A non-profit organization committed to promoting the growth of biotechnology in Toronto and the surrounding region.

• The New Zealand Biotechnology Association Objective: improvement and diffusion of knowledge of Biotechnology in New Zealand.

• IUBMB International Union of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: devoted to promoting research and education in biochemistry and molecular biology throughout the world.

• The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization.

• American Genetics Association: Welcome to A World of Genetics Societies!

• ICGEB Italy's International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.

• Young European Biotech Network YEBN is a non-profit organisation with the aim to strengthen the co-operation of students and young Life Scientists throughout Europe. It's aims are to create a network for international and interdisciplinary (start-up) projects, to determine young European scientists' needs and give them a voice on the international level, to improve scientific culture and knowledge transfer to society, and to foster biotechnology and its safe, sustainable and beneficial use. YEBN is engaged in an active dialogue and co-operation with key organisations and institutions as well as industry-partners and political decisionmakers in Europe

EFB related sites

• Homepage of The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)
• Task Group on Public Perceptions of Biotechnology
• Task Group on International Relations (TGIR)
• Task Group on European Action on Global Life Sciences (EAGLES)
• European Focus on Biotechnology in China (EFBIC)
• Task Group on Safety in Biotechnology
• Section on Biochemical Engineering Science (ESBES)
• Working Group on Modelling, Monitoring, Measurement & Control M³C
• Working Group on Downstream Processing and Recovery of Bioproducts
• Section on Microbial Physiology
• Section on Agri-Biotechnology
• Section on Applied Biocatalysis (ESAB)
• Section on Medicines Development
• Associated Section on Pharma Medical Biotechnology (EAPB)
• Associated Section YEBN (Young European Biotech Network)

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