Established on September 14, 2012, under the guidance of the then-Governor of Guangdong Province, this institute represents a collaborative effort among esteemed institutions. These include South China Agricultural University, the School of Life Sciences at South China Normal University, and the Chinese Rural Research Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Biotechnology Innovation and Integration Platform:
- The institute serves as a dynamic platform that brings together exceptional scientists, professors, and inventors from both domestic and international backgrounds.
- Disciplines span a wide spectrum, including ecology, zoology, biology, immunology, nutrition, agriculture, and medicine.
- Notably, the institute collaborates with prestigious Canadian universities, including the University of Toronto, McMaster University, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia.
- Together, these partnerships drive advancements in sustainable agriculture, biochemistry, and carbon emission reduction, promising a brighter future for global agriculture and environmental science.
Research Focus:
- The institute concentrates on critical technologies within the fields of biological fermentation and biocatalysis.
- Functional research groups delve into areas such as microbiology, enzyme engineering, genetic engineering, biochemistry, animal nutrition, and biopharmaceuticals.
- The overarching mission is to provide tailored technological solutions that address industry needs, both in generic applications and customized contexts.