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Links World Health Organisation (WHO)
World Health Organisation of the United Nations ( in En, Sp, Fr).
Links Women in Industrial Research (WIR)
European Commission's Research DG aims to develop effective strategies to ensure the full participation of women in industrial research. The STRATA-ETAN expert group, set up unter this commission, analyses the situation of women in research in the private sector and exploring strategies for promoting gender equality in industrial research.
Links Women in decision- making
This website offers a searchable database of women in decision-making in politics, society and economy, at national, regional and European levels in Eu and surrounding countries. Further information on equal opportunities and decision-making is provided by several fact sheets, information om women in the European institutions, country reports, interviews and several other features. In English, French and German.
Links Women in Biology Internet Launch Pages
It is a list of bookmarks to the ample original content already available on the web. Many of the links are aimed towards women who are graduate students, postdocs, or more senior scientists, but there are also sites relevant to undergraduates or even high school students who may be contemplating a career in biology.
Links Women in Agriculture (WIA)
Women in Agriculture (WIA) created a website to follow-up on the First and Second International Conferences for Women in Agriculture (ICWA), and to prepare for the Third International Conference that will be held in Spain in 2002.
Links Wellcome Trust
The world's largest medical research charity hosts a library on the history of medicine, on line exhibitions and a searchable catalogue of internet resources on public communication of science.
Links Virtual Library
Huge collection of links to biotechnology information resources on the web.
Links Virtual Centre of Biotechnology for the Americas
Clearing house of information on biotechnology in Latin America (in English and Spanish).
Links University for Life Science in the Netherlands
On this site you can look for information about Food technology (only in Dutch language).
Links United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for regulating biotechnology in the United States.
Links United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
The website of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. UNIDO has been working with governments, business associations and individual companies to solve industrial problems.
Links United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The International Bioethics Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Links UK Food Standards Agency - GM Debate
In July 2002, the Government announced a public debate to help people deepen their understanding of genetic modification. This debate is taking place in the run-up to the Government making decisions on whether to allow genetically modified crops to be grown commercially.
Links UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council website with public information on research.
Links TNO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek)
TNO Nutrition and Food Research.
Links Third World Network (TWN)
The TWN is concerned with the impact of biotechnology on developing countries and on its website many different authors present their views.
Links The Syngenta Foundation
The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture devotes its resources to promoting economically and ecologically sustainable agriculture throughout the world. Their work focuses on poverty-oriented agricultural research and development.
Links The Research Foundation for Science,Technology and Ecology
It works on biodiversity conservation and protecting people's rights from threats to their livelihoods and environment by centralised systems of monoculture in forestry, agriculture and fisheries.
Links The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Clear website. A project of the University of Richmond. Providing information and encouraging debate and dialogue, news, polls, events, resources.
Links The Netherlands Genomics Strategy
The Netherlands Genomics Initiative is a taskforce within NWO, established to make the Netherlands the leading player in the field of genomics within five years. We have been given the resources (188.8 million euro) and the authorisations to stimulate, facilitate and direct this development. We challenge everyone who wants to (continue to) play a role in the world of genomics to make use of the available opportunities. To work together in the interests of the national strategy as well as their own interests.
Links The ELZO Gazette
Electronic Magazine of the European Life Scientist Organisation.
Links Sustainable European Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction
Sefabar is a thematic European research network that aims at finding sustainable, economically sound and accepted breeding scenarios for ruminants, pigs, poultry and farmed fish.
Links Stichting Consument en Biotechnologie
Dutch consumers organisation specialised in Biotechnology issues (in Dutch).
Links Royal Tropical Institute (NL)
KIT is a knowledge institute specialized in international cooperation and intercultural communication.
Links Risk Assesment Searching Mechanism
Risk Assessment Searching Mechanism (RASM) is an index of the existing risk assessment documents related to official governmental decisions for the release of living modified organisms (LMOs).
Links Public perception issues in biotechnology
A collection of "public perception" publications.
Links Pharmweb
Searchable website on with links, directories and patent information on medical biotechnology.
Links Organic Consumers Organisation
The Campaign for Food Safety is a public interest organisation campaigning against genetically modified foods and crops. The site hosts a global clearinghouse for information and grassroots technical assistance.
Links Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is an independent body established by the Trustees of the Nuffield Foundation in 1991 to consider the ethical issues arising from developments in medicine and biology.
Links Novartis Foundation
Hosts a free media resource service for journalists seeking reliable and independent sources of scientific information.
Links New York Biotechnology Association
The New York Biotechnology Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the development and growth of New York State based biotechnology related industries and institutions, and to strengthening the competitiveness of New York State as a premier global location for biotechnology/biomedical research, education and industry.
Links Nederlandse Biotechnologie Vereniging (NBV)
Dutch Biotechnological Society (in Dutch).
Links Nature Biotechnology
Nature Biotechnology, the magazine on biotechnology research, aimed at scientists and industrialists.
Links Naturalis
This National Natural History Museum in the Netherlands has a foundation in scientific knowledge involving nature. In 2002 there is an exhibition about Biotechnology. The famous first transgenetic Dutch bull Heman will move to his new stable in the garden of the museum from the second half of 2002. The website is in Dutch and partly in English.
Links National Ethics Committees or similar bodies in EU member states
List of links with national ethics commitees made by Biosociety
Links National Centre for Biotechnology Information-NCBI (USA)
Joint website on medical biotechnology of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Library of Medicine.
Links National Centre for Biotechnology Education UK (NCBE)
The NCBE's Web site (started in January 1995) is recognised as a valuable source of information and has featured in Nature Biotechnology. It attracts more than 100,000 connections per week. The Centre also deals with written and telephone enquiries from teachers, students and members of the public each day, particularly on safety and practical project work.
Links National Agricultural Library
Information center of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library
Links Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
This Institute research on better health for children useing new technologies
Links Mothers for Natural Law
Mothers for Natural Law launched a national public awareness campaign on the dangers of genetically engineered foods.
Links Monsanto
US life sciences company which has played a leading role in developing agricultural biotechnology products, and in the societal discussion about these products
Links MedBioWorld
MedBioWorld is the largest site for medical and bioscience journals, associations and databases.
Links KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law
The mission of the Centre is threefold: training in medical ethics and law, research, and the provision of scientific and societal service in medical ethics and law.
Links Issues in Islamic Medical Ethics
The purpose of this webpage made by Dr. A. Sachedina, department of religious studies of the University of Virginia, is to provide authentic guidelines in matters of medical practice including bioethics in the five schools of Islamic Religious Law: the Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi'i, Hanbali and Ja'fari (Imami Shi'i).
Links Islamic Bioethics
The Islamic Bioethics interest group is directed to those interested in issues in Islamic Bioethics. Their aim is to make Islamic medical ethics as an important component of the international ethical deliberations.
Links Irish Biotechnology Information Centre
Designed to keep track of developments in biotechnology and genetics that will affect Ireland
Links Iowa State University: office of Biotechnology
Website of the Iowa State University office of Biotechnology
Links International Society For Food, Agriculture and Environment (ISFAE)
The International Society for Food, Agriculture and Environment (ISFAE) is a society, which includes scientific, professional and technical communities (including Farmers and Industries), with contacts all over the world. The aim of the ISFAE is to promote news and information and to encourage research and development.
Links International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
Collection of publications and information on the activities of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications. ISAAA’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and more sustainable agricultural development via the transfer and delivery of appropriate biotechnology applications to developing countries, and by strengthening South-South collaboration.
Links International Food Information Centre (IFIC)
International Food Information Centre, aims at educators and the media on all aspects of food, including biotech foods.
Links International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
United Nations International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) focuses on issues relevant to developing countries.
Links International Association of Bioethics
International worldwide network in bioethics and related fields
Links International Agriculture Centre (IAC)
The International Agriculture Centre focuses on building the capacities of organisations and professionals in agriculture, the food sector and natural resources management.
Links Institute of Food Science & Technology
The IFST is the independent professional qualifying body for food scientist and technologists, serves the public interest and assists professionals in their careers.
Links Information Systems for Biotechnology
Information Systems for Biotechnology (ISB) provides information resources to support the environmentally responsible use of agricultural biotechnology products. Here you will find documents and searchable databases pertaining to the development, testing and regulatory review of genetically modified plants, animals and microorganisms within the US and abroad.
Links Industrial and agricultural association for Biotechnology in the Netherlands (NIABA)
Industrial and agricultural association for Biotechnology in the Netherlands, with news on regulatory developments and position papers (partially in Dutch).
Links Human Genome Project Information
Human Genome Project coordinated by the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health.
Links Hollandbiotechnology
Articles, news and links about biotechnology in the Netherlands
Links Health-Literacy.org
This site collects concepts and materials on health education and discussed models and initiatives in the promotion of health literacy in a cross-cultural setting.
Links Greenpeace
Press releases, position papers and other information on their genetic engineering campaign
Links GRAIN
Genetic Resources Action International (GRAIN) is a ngo concerned with the impact of biotechnology on agriculture and the environment. Their site has a collection of articles in English, French and Spanish.
Links GM Nation? The public debate
GM Nation? is the official website for the Genetic Modification (GM) public debate taking place in June 2003. Use this site to find out more about the issues surrounding GM - and find out how you can join in the debate.
Links Genetic Alliance
Website of the Alliance of Genetic Support Groups which has directories to useful patients support groups and a vast collection of links to other resources on the web.
Links Genetic Interest Group
The Genetic Interest Group (GIG) is a national (UK) alliance of organisations with a membership of over 120 charities which support children, families and individuals affected by genetic disorders / genetic diseases. Its primary goal is to promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them.
Links Genetic engineering and its dangers
Collection of articles and links
Links Gene Technology Regulator (Australia)
Regulation of genetically modified organisms in Australia, in order to protect the health and safety of Australians and the Australian environment.
Links Gene Stories Science, Health & History
Informative and educational website about health, history and general aspects of genetics
Links Gender Institute Saxony-Ahalt
The institutional bundling up, realization and coordination of research and education activities in order to translate gender mainstreaming into action is standing in the centre of G/I/S/A's work.
Links Friends of the Earth: Real Food
This web site of the UK branch of Friends of the Earth International informs on FoE's views and campaign with regard to biotechnology.
Links France BioTech
This association aims to stimulate the development of the French biotechnology industry (in French and English).
Links Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and Education
A non-profit grass-root movement for promoting sustainable development through biotechnology.
Links Foodfuture
The Food and Drink Federation’s Foodfuture programme aims to improve public understanding of modern biotechnology.
Links Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO): Women and Food Security
Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations focus on Women and Food security.
Links Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, with versions available in English, Spanish and French. Access to FAO's library.
Links Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology (VIB)
Flemish inter-university institute for biotechnology, with news and links (partially in Dutch).
Links Farmers at Work
Website of the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology on their schoolproject. It deals with diferrent ways of agriculture. The project aims on scholars from 15 to 18.
Links Farm Animal Industrial Platform (FAIP)
FAIP is an independent European forum for farm animal reproduction and selection - industry - farmer's cooperatives - ancillary services.
Links European Patent Office
Searchable information on European biotechnology patents
Links European Molecular Biology Organisation
EMBO's aim is to promote biosciences in Europe, partly by the development of a strong trans-national approach to molecular biology, the identification of measures that can assist in the training of scientists in this area and the emphasis on scientific criteria for all of its activities.
Links European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
EMBL's mission is four-fold: to conduct basic research in molecular biology, to provide services to scientists in its member states, to provide high-level training to its staff, students, and visitors, and to develop new instrumentation for biological research.
Links European Initiative for Biotechnology Education (EIBE)
European Initiative for Biotechnology Education. Basic educational materials and links to other sites for biotechnology education ( in En, Fr, Ge, Nl and It).
Links European Federation of Biotechnology
The European Federation of Biotechnology homepage
Links European Environmental Press
The EEP is a Europe-wide association of thirteen environmental magazines, bringing together national business-to-business magazines as an expert network for the dissemination of environmental information throughout Europe.
Links European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA)
EDMA is the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association is the trade association that represents the in vitro diagnostics (medical testing) industry active in Europe.
Links European Commission: Women and Science Programme
The Commission is undertaking a series of measures to promote women's participation in research.
Links European Commission: Food Safety Programme
"From the farm to the fork", the European Commission about Food Safety (in several European languages)
Links European Biotech Consultancy
European Biotech Consultancy wants to contribute to the public debate on Biotechnology. In Dutch.
Links European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI)
A huge, searchable collection of links to websites on molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics
Links EUFIC
European Food Information Council homepage with information for opinion leaders on food biotechnology in all major European languages.
Links Eubios Bioethics Institute
Articles on ethics and public perceptions of biotechnology (in English and Japanese)
Links DuPont Biotechnology
Website of DuPont to inform the public on Biotechnology especially in Agriculture
Links DNAsporen.nl (Dutch)
Het landelijke project "Uitbreiding DNA-Onderzoek in Strafzaken" heeft tot doel om de onlangs door het parlement aangenomen wijziging van de Regeling van het DNA-Onderzoek in Strafzaken in de hele opsporingsketen te implementeren.
Links DNA learning center
Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory website with authoritative educational protocols and on line simulations
Links DNA from the beginning
DNA from the Beginning is organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by:animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links.
Links Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs of the UK
 
Links DECHEMA (German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology)
DECHEMA is a non-profit scientific and technical society based in Frankfurt on Main, with over 5000 private and institutional members. Its aim is to promote research and technical advances in the areas of chemical engineering, biotechnology and environmental protection.
Links CSUPERB
The biotechnology research and education programme of the California State University System. A locus of studies on U.S. biotechnology industry clusters, featuring information on biotechnology education.
Links Critical Thinking about Biotechnology
Canola Info is pleased to provide this web-based educational resource. Its goal is to increase consumer awareness of canola and its role in healthy lifestyles.
Links Council for Responsible Genetics
This US based organisation promotes a comprehensive public interest agenda for biotechnology, and its website has a collection of opinion papers.
Links Council for Biotechnology Information
The council is committed to providing objective, balanced information to help you better understand and appreciate the benefits biotechnology offers, as well as to encourage informed debate about the issues it raises. (in Englich, French and Spanish).
Links Cordis
(EU) Community research and development information service (in English, French, German and Italiano)
Links Convention on Biological diversity
Biodiversity convention's homepage is a clearing house for all developments related to the convention and contains all official documents related to the conferences of the parties (in English, French and German).
Links Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
Homepage of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, with authoritative information on the societal impact of biotechnology in agriculture world-wide.
Links Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (CABI)
The Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (CABI) host information on different aspects of biotechnology especially relevant to developing countries.
Links Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNSR)
French National Institute for Scientific Research (in French and English)
Links Centre for Human Nutrigenomics
The primary focus in the Centre for Human NutriGenomics is on biomolecular research for healthy and safe foods.
Links Centre for Bioethics
University of Pennsylvania's bioethics centre
Links CEE biosafety website
The website provides information about biosafety frameworks and biosafety activities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
Links Campain to ban GMO food
A collection of articles in English, German, Spanish and Swedish and a number of links to mainly European activist groups.
Links BioView
BioView.com is a comprehensive biotechnology/pharmaceutical employment site with thousands of job listings in all disciplines, including research, development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality assurance/quality control, validation, and manufacturing/ production. The site also contains a fully-searchable resume database where candidates can place their resumes for review by industry professionals, a job search agent and career resources and links, company information and industry news.
Links BioTrack Online
Information from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Maintains a biosafety database on field trials in OECD member states, which include all EU member states.
Links Biotechterms
A glossary of Biotechnology terms
Links Biotechnology page
Only links to organisations in the biotech area (in Dutch)
Links Biotechnology Industry Organisation
US National Biotechnology Industry Organisation homepage. Offers a variety of information on industrial biotechnology.
Links Biotechnology Gateway
Offers information products and services on all aspects of biotechnology, among them: (in English and French).
Links Biotechnology and Food
The Dutch ministry of Health, Well-being and Sports gives information about safety and freedom of choice in genetically manipulated food (only in dutch).
Links Biotechnology and Development Monitor
This Journal is a joint publication of the Department of Political Science of Amsterdam University and the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It reports local, national and international applications of biotechnology which are of special interest to developing countries.
Links Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council life (BBSRC life)
Different aspects of Biotechnology in various educational forms
Links Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council website with public information on research
Links Biotechnology & Women's Health; Working group on women, health and the new genetics
This working group works on issues related to women, health & genetic knowledge.
Links Biotechnologie.net
Website of the University of Wageningen on Biotechnology (in Dutch).
Links BIOTECanada
BIOTECanada is the national organisation dedicated to promoting a better understanding of biotechnology and the many ways it contributes to improving the quality of life of all Canadians.
Links BioSpace
A provider of web-based products and information services to the life sciences
Links Biosociety, European Commission
Biosociety is a website of the European Commission's DG Research. The website intends to promote interactions between biotech researchers, social scientists, economists and ethical experts active within the life sciences. It will also inform European citizens about relevant policies and ongoing activities in the field, and provide a forum for debate and dialogue.
Links Biosafety Information Network and Advisory Service (BINAS)
Biosafety Information and Network Advisory Service of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
Links Bioresearch Ireland
Irish contract research organisation
Links BioPortfolio
UK based website with information on companies, publications, jobs and products
Links Biopolitics International Organisation
BIO focusses on a wide range of aspects which influence our environment. This non-governmental organisation is based in Greece and is represented worldwide. They deal with topics like ethics, politics, (bio-)technology, literature, health, sociology, agricluture, architecture and many more, all in relation with environment.
Links Biome
A searchable catalogue of Internet sites and resources covering the health and life sciences
Links Biological Russian roulette
This site has been established to support discussions about genetic engineering and to provide information intelligible to non scietists.
Links BiolinkDirect
Links to company websites in Europe, USA and the rest of the world
Links Bioinfoseek
Provides up to date information about biotech
Links Bioguide
The first interactive guide to biotechnology support and regulations in the UK. BioGuide also includes up-to information on the UK's main trade associations, universities and European standards work for biotechnology.
Links Biogene
Biogene offers information about production without genetic manipulation (GM) -special focus on alternatives to GM: Organic farming, Organic Seeds, GM-free Food and Feedstuffs. Also offers information about biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Links Bio.com
Presents broad information and services related to biotechnology research and a vast collection of links to information resources.
Links Bio-Scope
On this website you can find information about Biotechnology worldwide. Information for lay public and highly educated experts on several area's like ethics, public perceptions, politics, animal and more. Also an "Ask an Expert" and "Find an Expert" option.
Links Bio World Online
Woldwide business news and information source
Links Bio Tech
Dictionary, acronyms and websites on mainly medical biotechnology for educators and students
Links Bio Industry Association
The Bioindustry Association is a trade association for innovative, emerging small to medium sized enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector.
Links BelgoBiotech
BelgoBiotech's mission is to follow up legislation and regulative and normative procedures in the field of biotechnology; to supply information to the companies and to publish correct data concerning the sector; to communicate the sector's position to the authorities and the public.
Links Belgian Biosafety Server
This governmental server focuses on all scientific and regulatory aspects of biological safety.
Links BBC Gene stories
Gene stories is an initiative over BBC. The website gives an introduction to ideas and debates surrounding genetic issues, includes features, audio links and programme summaries.
Links AusBiotech
General and regulatory information. AusBiotech aims to encourage and facilitate the commercialisation of Australian biotechnology in the domestic and international marketplace.
Links American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
The American Society for Cell Biology
Links American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
AMWA has worked to improve the financing mechanisms for medical students and for gender equity in medical education. Their policy agenda includes a focus on tobacco control and prevention, reproductive health, affirmative action, and managed care.
Links Alliance for Bio-integrity
US ngo campaigning, and filing suit, against g.m. foods.
Links Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada's national directory of information resources on agriculture and agrifood Canada (in English and French).
Links AGcare
AGCare provides science- and research-based information and policy initiatives on pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, nutrient management and other related environmental issues surrounding field and horticultural crop production in Ontario.
Links Agbiotechnet
Access to information on genetic engineering, biosafety, intellectual property rights and other key issues in agricultural biotechnology
Links AgBioForum
A magazine which aims to enhance the on-going dialogue on the economics and management of agricultural biotechnology.
Links AfricaBio
African ngo about the use of Biotechnology in the fight against poverty and starvation
Links Access Excellence
Biotechnology information and resources for teachers/schools.
Links TeachingBase
The TeachingBASE provides an online archive for outstanding science teaching material, offers general information related to science education initiatives throughout the world and serves as communication and exchange forum for science educators. The TeachingBase is part of 'Continuing education for European Biology Teachers' an initiative of EMBO, EMBL and EFB.
Links The European Initiative for Biotechnology Education (EIBE)
The European Initiative for Biotechnology Education (EIBE) seeks to promote skills, enhance understanding and facilitate public debate throughout Europe. Founded in 1991, EIBE has become an active European multidisciplinary network of experts in biotechnology education drawn from 20 centres in 17 European countries. The main activity of the Group has been to generate teaching materials for 16 -19 year olds. The material is written in several european languages and is available at their website.
Links The University of Arizona Biotech Project: Mobile Biotechnology for the Classroom
Many experiments intended for use by high school teachers who want their students to have a hands-on experience with biotechnology.
Links Strategies for Introducing Biotechnology in the Classroom, Acces Excellence
Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides high school biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web.
Links LearningLab
In the LearningLAB, science school teachers can attend practical laboratory courses that cover cutting-edge research topics and methods. The LearningLAB also runs a visitors programme for scientists and science educators that want to work with teachers, develop teaching material and education programmes. The LearningLab is part of 'Continuing Education of European Biology Teachers' an initiative of EMBO, EMBL and EFB.
Links Continuing Education for European Biology Teachers (CeeBT)
The goal of Continuing Education for European Biology Teachers (CeeBT) is to provide a new layer of professional development for biology teachers in secondary schools, a professional group that is recognised as crucial to many aspect of future European success in the area of research and development.
Links Targeting cell migration in chronic inflammation
MAIN is a European Network of Excellence co-funded by the EU with a 10 M€ grant over a four year period. MAIN has gathered over 150 researchers and graduate students from 13 research institutes and 2 biotech