Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences

What Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences does

The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAN), founded in 1955 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, is a state-funded non-profit research institute operating within the Polish Academy of Sciences. With 236 employees and more than 50 research groups and laboratories, it conducts fundamental and translational research in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, biophysics, and cellular stress response, using model organisms (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana) and advanced analytical methods. Its core technical infrastructure includes a Class II Isotope Laboratory licensed for H-3, C-14, S-35, P-32, and I-125; the Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis of Drugs and Metabolites; the Chemoinformatics and Molecular Modeling Laboratory; and multiple biological collections (the COLIBB Strain and Plasmid Collection integrated into the Polish Biodiversity Information Network since 2003, plus collections of polyprenols, Arabidopsis mutants, and siRNA).

The institute operates the Polish Antarctic Station im. H. Arctowskiego on King George Island as a research facility for polar science. Its education portfolio comprises two doctoral schools (Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry; Translational Medicine) plus the School of Molecular Biology, supplying a pipeline of trained researchers. Distribution channels for its services (service laboratories, conference and guest facilities, biological collections, technology transfer) are primarily direct institutional engagement through administrative contacts and the institute's website, with global reach via research consortium participation (ERDERA, EJPRD, EU structural funds).

The business model is non-commercial: IBB PAN is funded by base institutional subsidies from MEiN and PAS, competitive project grants from the National Science Centre (NCN), National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR), NAWA, EU structural funds, and supplemental income from pharmaceutical sponsorship of its Rare Disease Day conference series (Polpharma, MedGen, Biogen) plus fees for service laboratories, isotope lab work, conference room rental (800-1,400 PLN/day), and guest accommodation (300 PLN/night). Customer-facing segments are academic and research institutions, PhD students and early-career researchers, and external researchers renting conference facilities or accessing service laboratories; revenue concentration rests with a small number of government funding agencies.

Name

Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences

Legal name

Instytut Biochemii i Biofizyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk

Website

https://ibb.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IBB PAN is a Warsaw-based non-profit research institute within the Polish Academy of Sciences, conducting fundamental and translational research in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and bioinformatics. It serves academic and research institutions, doctoral students, and external research clients via service laboratories, biological collections, doctoral schools, and the Polish Antarctic Station.

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Product category

Scientific Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Research & Trial Central Laboratories (HLAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Molecular biology research
• Biochemistry laboratory services
• Biological strain collections
• Doctoral education programs
• Conference facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: IBB PAN operates as a state-funded research institute under the Polish Academy of Sciences, receiving base institutional funding from the Ministry of Education and Science (MEiN) and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Additional project-based funding comes from the National Science Centre (NCN), National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR), and NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange).
2. Research Services and Facilities: The institute generates revenue through paid laboratory services (e.g., the Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis of Drugs and Metabolites), isotope laboratory services, and rental of conference facilities and guest rooms. Conference room rental ranges from 800 to 1400 PLN per day; hotel rooms at 300 PLN per night.
3. Conference and Training Services: The institute organises annual conferences on rare diseases and other topics, sometimes with external co-funding (e.g., MEiN programme 'Doskonała Nauka'). Doctoral school programmes provide postgraduate education.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAN) is a state-funded scientific research institute conducting fundamental and translational research in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, and cellular physiology. It provides specialized laboratory services (drug/metabolite quantification, isotope work), maintains multiple biological collections (strains, plasmids, polyprenols, Arabidopsis mutants, siRNA), runs doctoral schools, operates the Polish Antarctic Station im. H. Arctowskiego, and offers conference and guest accommodation facilities in Warsaw.

Product overview

The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAN) is a research institution that provides specialized laboratory services, research facilities, and educational programs rather than a commercial software product. Core offerings include specialized service laboratories (drug/metabolite analysis, isotope laboratory), biological collections (strains, plasmids, polyprenols, Arabidopsis mutants, siRNA), hotel and conference facilities, the Polish Antarctic Station, doctoral schools, library services, and research data management support. The institute focuses on fundamental and applied research in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and related fields.

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Brands

• Polish Antarctic Station im. H. Arctowskiego: The Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station, operated by IBB PAS, is a research facility located on King George Island, Antarctica, celebrating 49th anniversary of inauguration in 2026.

Products and services

• Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis of Drugs and Metabolites Service laboratory providing quantitative analysis of drugs and metabolites for research purposes, available to external researchers and institutions.
• Isotope Laboratory (Class II) Class II isotope laboratory licensed for work with H-3, C-14, S-35, P-32, and I-125 radioisotopes, equipped with scintillation counter, hybridisation ovens, electrophoresis stations, and eight workstations.
• Collection of Strains and Plasmids (COLIBB) Biological repository containing bacterial and yeast strains, plasmids, bacteriophages, and environmental isolates for distribution to researchers.
• Collection of Polyprenols Specialized collection of polyprenol compounds for research purposes in biochemistry.
• Collection of Arabidopsis mutants (Koncz collection) Collection of Arabidopsis thaliana mutants for plant biology research.
• Collection of siRNA Short interfering RNA collection used for loss-of-function screens and gene function studies.
• Hotel and Conference Rooms Accommodation and meeting facilities including single and double guest rooms and conference rooms (E, A, F, H03) accommodating 1 to 120 people, with catering by BISTRO.
• Polish Antarctic Station im. H. Arctowskiego Polar research station on King George Island, Antarctica, operated by IBB PAN for polar science programs and scientific expeditions.
• Doctoral Schools PhD programs including the Doctoral School of Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry, Doctoral School of Translational Medicine, and the School of Molecular Biology, providing postgraduate research training.
• Central Services Supporting units including Sterilization and Growth Media Preparation (Pożywkarnia), Greenhouse Complex (Fitotronowo-Szklarniowy), and Research Data Management Support, providing shared research infrastructure.
• Library and Repository Services IBB Articles Browser, institutional repository (eprints.ibb.waw.pl), PAN Libraries access, and bibliometrics services for scientific information management.
• Research Transfer and Patents Technology transfer services including patent management and commercialization of research outcomes for industrial and academic partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual international scientific conferences on rare diseases (IX edition in 2026), attracting hundreds of participants from Poland and internationally
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Instytut Matki i Dziecka (IMiD) — Institute of Mother and ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBB PAN and IMiD are co-organisers of the annual Rare Disease Day conference series (Poland). They collaborate on research projects, share scientific expertise in genetics and molecular biology, and jointly train doctoral students. IMiD's genetic diagnostics units work with IBB researchers on molecular characterisation of rare diseases.
• Instytut Medycyny Doświadczalnej i Klinicznej im. Mossakowskiego PAN — Mossakowski Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine PAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of the Rare Disease Day conference series alongside IBB PAN. Researchers collaborate on neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and rare disease research. The institute contributes to the joint conference programme with speakers on synaptic and mitochondrial abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders.
• Fundacja EB Polska — EB Polska FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding co-organiser of the annual Rare Disease Day conference. The foundation focuses on epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and works with IBB researchers on molecular characterisation and therapeutic approaches for blistering diseases.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne (PTBioch) — Polish Biochemical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA key co-organiser of the Rare Disease Day conference series. Provides scientific programme oversight and contributes to biochemical and molecular biology content. Warsaw branch actively involved in conference planning.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Alzheimerowskie — Polish Alzheimer's SocietysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of the annual Rare Disease Day conference. Contributes expertise on neurodegenerative diseases and participates in the joint scientific programme addressing dementia and rare neurological conditions.
• Instytut Chemii Bioorganicznej PAN (IChB PAN) — Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PASsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated as a co-organiser in the 2023 Rare Disease Day conference and collaborated on rare disease research. Researchers from IChB PAN (e.g., Dr Katarzyna Klonowska) work on genetic characterisation of rare diseases and participate in joint conferences.
• Instytut Medycyny Doświadczalnej i Klinicznej PANsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaborator in rare disease research and conference co-organisation. Provides a Platform for Rare Disease Research and contributes expert speakers to joint events.
• Krajowa Izba Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych (KIDL) — Polish Chamber of Laboratory DiagnosticianssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in rare disease conferences, awarding 2–4 continuing education points (KIDL points) to laboratory diagnosticians attending IBB PAN conferences. Represents medical laboratory professionals in joint educational activities.
• Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii PAN — Museum and Institute of Zoology PASsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBB PAN representatives visited the Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii PAN research station in Łomna and collaborated on Antarctic specimen collections. The Antarctic Station serves as a bridge for biological specimen exchange.
• European University Alliances and International Research NetworkssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBB PAN participates in European research networks including those related to rare diseases (ERDERA, EJPRD). The institute maintains bilateral collaborations with international research centres.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL): Intergovernmental basic-research organization in molecular life sciences with similar public-funded model, doctoral training, and service facilities. Comparable for research mandate and PhD training, but with much broader geographic scope and budget.
• Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research: MIT-affiliated basic biomedical research institute with similar academic, non-commercial research mission and doctoral training. Comparable in research intensity and biomedical scope, though operating model is private non-profit versus Polish state institute.
• Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics: Larger, well-funded German research institute with overlapping focus on molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics. Comparable as a publicly funded basic-research institute; competes for talent and EU framework grants, but at materially larger scale.
• CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (Life Sciences): French national scientific research center whose life sciences divisions (e.g., Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology) operate with a public-funded research mandate similar to IBB PAN. Comparable as a state-funded counterpart for talent exchange and EU collaboration.

Direct peers

• Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS (IChB PAN): Another PAS institute that co-organizes the Rare Disease Day conference with IBB PAN and conducts biomedical/chemistry research. Direct peer because of shared PAS affiliation, overlapping research focus, and joint conference co-organization.
• Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP): Vienna-based molecular biology research institute with overlapping focus on molecular biology, genetics, and model organism research. Comparable research model, doctoral training, and competition for Central European talent and EU grants.
• Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) Mainz: German life sciences research institute focused on molecular biology, epigenetics, and quantitative biology. Comparable in research model, doctoral programs, and public funding; competes for European biomedical research talent and grants.
• Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS: Also a Polish Academy of Sciences life sciences research institute based in Warsaw. Highly comparable in mandate, funding model, doctoral schools, and Polish R&D ecosystem positioning; both are PAS biomedical research centers with shared funding sources and audiences.
• Mossakowski Medical Research Institute PAS: Polish Academy of Sciences medical research institute co-organizing the Rare Disease Day conference with IBB PAN. Comparable as a fellow PAS medical/biomedical research center with shared doctoral and grant structures.
• International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) Warsaw: Warsaw-based molecular and cell biology research center operating under PAS-adjacent governance. Comparable in scale, research focus (molecular biology, bioinformatics), and Polish research ecosystem role; competes for overlapping talent and grant funding.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

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