UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research

The Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research is the University of Florida’s premium cor ICBR was officially established in 1987.

The idea for the campus-wide Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) at the University of Florida (UF) was formed in 1985. The idea arose from the realization that the principles and tools of the then new field of biotechnology were applicable to all organisms, ranging from microbes to man. Initiation of the ICBR as a UF Center came under the leadership Dr. Donald Price, then Vi

ce President of Research, and a campus-wide committee of scientists working in biotechnology. The state funding was originally used for three purposes; a seminar series in which world-class leaders in biotechnology were brought to the campus for presentations and extended visits, partial funding for new faculty hires in the area of biotechnology, and the bulk of the funding was used to establish world-class core laboratories focused on the tools of biotechnology. These initial core laboratories included DNA synthesis, DNA sequencing, protein analysis and peptide synthesis, flow cytometry and cell sorting, monoclonal antibody development, computation, and electron microscopy. Each core was supervised by a faculty member who had a working knowledge of the particular technology. State funds were used primarily for the salaries of the technical staff performing the analyses, creating a collective expertise that continues to be the foundation of ICBR. Today, the ICBR continues to provide world-class services to a wide range of life science researchers. ICBR also offers learning opportunities for scientists and their students through training to use equipment, seminar series and hosted workshops. Most of the core service laboratories are located centrally, in the Cancer and Genetics Research Complex, space constructed with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are, on average, 58 ICBR staff members, with 22% faculty, 45% full-time staff, and 33% postdoctoral associates and temporary or part-time positions. Most ICBR faculty report only to ICBR and do not have competing demands of a home department or tenure and teaching. While much has changed at ICBR in the last 25 years, particularly in the technologies of biotechnology research, the principles of scientific expertise embedded within the dedicated staff remains the foundation of success in enabling the technology of biotechnology research at UF.

01/13/2025

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10/04/2024

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06/28/2024

🔬 Exciting Opportunities at UF ICBR! We're expanding our team and are looking to fill multiple positions. Join our innovative team!
UF at Work
https://biotech.ufl.edu/careers/

06/25/2024

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06/12/2024

Exciting news from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences! Scientists have sequenced the genome of a lantana species, paving the way for new tools to control its spread and preserve native varieties. This breakthrough aids breeding, sterilization, and conservation efforts. UF Research
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/06/11/uf-scientists-sequence-a-lantana-genome-helping-scientists-prevent-spread-of-invasive-forms-of-the-plant/

06/03/2024

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05/31/2024

UF ICBR empowers research excellence at UF, contributing to $1.096B in awards in 2023 with over $2M in support. Celebrating 30+ years of innovation, we continue expanding our capabilities and services. UF Research
Read more: https://biotech.ufl.edu/uf-icbr-empowering-research-excellence-and-innovation-at-the-university-of-florida/

05/17/2024

Exciting news from the UF Health Cancer Center! Dr. Elias Sayour's team, supported by ICBR's Cytometry & Electron Microscopy, has published a landmark study in Cell Press. Their novel cancer vaccine uses mRNA tech to target resistant tumors.
Read more here: https://biotech.ufl.edu/turning-up-the-heat-on-tumors-icbr-supports-landmark-study-in-novel-cancer-vaccine-strategy/

05/15/2024

As we near the close of Fiscal Year 2024, check out the updated billing schedule and ensure your projects are on track. Click here for all the details: https://biotech.ufl.edu/important-dates-for-fiscal-year-end-2024/

04/30/2024

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04/10/2024

The 10x Genomics Visum CytAssist is arriving in May to our Gene Expression & Genotyping core! This instrument will revolutionize how we study mRNA & protein expression, pushing the boundaries of understanding disease & development.
UF Research 10x Genomics
https://biotech.ufl.edu/advancing-spatial-transcriptomics-research-with-10x-genomics-visium-cytassist/

04/09/2024

Don't miss out on your opportunity to register for ICBR Research Day 2024! Tomorrow, April 10th, is the final day to secure your spot. Register now: https://biotech.ufl.edu/2024-icbr-research-day/

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Location

Gainesville

Telephone

+13522738030

Website

http://biotech.ufl.edu/

Address

2033 Mowry Road
Gainesville, FL
32610

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm