INSTITUTE OF APPLIED BIOSCIENCES...

https://www.inab.certh.gr/about-us

Postal address: 6th km Charilaou-Thermi
Road P.O. BOX 60361 GR Thessaloniki
Greece

E-mail: inab@certh.gr
Phone: +30 2310 498272
Fax: +30 2310 498270

INTRODUCTION

The Institute of Applied Biosciences at the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (INAB|CERTH) is at the forefront of research and applications in Life Sciences, placing Biomedicine and Agri-biotechnology as the main research pillars and aiming at a holistic approach of Well-being within the context of One Health.In more detail, INAB|CERTH is conducting multidisciplinary Biomedical Research with a particular focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while it is also very active in eHealth and personalized medicine.

Moreover, INAB|CERTH has a leading position in Agri-biotechnology, emphasizing on -omics applications, molecular biotechnology and ‘breeding by design’ approaches to achieve high quality agri-food and non-food products.

...INAB|CERTH has a strategic plan to engage in research aimed at the mapping, management, and promotion of Greek biodiversity. In close cooperation with producers, businesses and academic institutions, we will
(i) identify through omics-based methods, species and varieties of Greek flora and fauna and food products from these species and varieties;
(ii) continue to steer the development of improved varieties and develop new foods with particular nutritional characteristics; and,
(iii) utilize various microorganisms and plants as "factories" to produce high-value materials in an environmentally friendly manner.

These specific research activities hold great promise for ameliorating the dire effects of climate change while also creating innovations contributing to the development of Greek Agriculture based on Greek propagative material, with lesser dependence on imports.
Within this overall frame, the main focus areas and objectives include: