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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its members through training, internship and funding programmes and advisory services to member states. The Centre is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology with applications in the fields of public health, energy production, industrial production of high added-value commodities, nutrition, environmental protection/remediation and biosafety. Dr. Rajini Haraksingh, a Human Geneticist and Lecturer of Biotechnology in the Dept. of Life Sciences at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, was the first ICGEB awardee of an Early Career Grant, from Trinidad and Tobago. The award will fund her research project to investigate the underlying genetics of Diabetes in the Trinidad and Tobago population, over the next three years.

For more information on the ICGEB Grant and Dr. Rajini Haraksingh please visit the link http://niherst.gov.tt/awards/rajini-har ... award.html

Dr. Rajini Haraksingh