The IBR is home to a large number of researchers and fellows who contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge.

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Rosario (IBR), dependent on the Universidad Nacional de Rosario and CONICET, is a space that houses a large number of researchers and fellows who contribute significantly to the growth of scientific knowledge, both locally and nationally.

“The growth of the IBR is the result of a combination of key factors. On the one hand, we have a critical mass of international researchers who make high-impact scientific contributions. On the other hand, the institute is supported by a committed team of technicians, professionals and administrative staff who provide essential support for the development of projects,” explained the Director of this research center, Javier Palatnik.

Since its creation in 1999, the IBR has been dedicated to generating and disseminating knowledge in biological sciences and promoting biotechnological development. Through research and teaching, it always seeks to meet the needs of society. 

The institute stands out for its commitment to quality science and technology transfer, providing solutions to different problems. Many of its discoveries have resulted in patents, products on the market and agreements with companies, as well as the creation of technology-based companies.

Palatnik indicated that it is essential that science and technology be developed with the highest possible quality, since this process continuously generates talent. “Many of the highly qualified people who are trained and educated at the IBR acquire skills in problem solving, and join the private sector of the region, promoting innovation. Others act as entrepreneurs, creating new technology-based companies (startups) in our province,” he commented and added: “Attracting talented students and scholarship holders, mainly from the UNR, has been fundamental in this growth. Their doctoral theses, dissertations and postdoctoral projects have promoted innovative research, consolidating the growth of the IBR.”

With over 200 people working on different lines of research and in more than 5000 square meters of laboratories, workshops, and state-of-the-art equipment, the IBR is a leading center. Currently, it has 26 working groups distributed across three main areas: Biomedicine, where infectious diseases and antibiotics, among other topics, are investigated; Microbiology, which encompasses metabolic engineering and the study of interactions between bacteria and plants; and Plant Molecular Biology, which focuses on