Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences

What Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences does

The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGBZ PAN), legally Instytut Genetyki i Biotechnologii Zwierz\u0105t Polskiej Akademii Nauk and located in Jastrz\u0119biec (Magdalenka) near Warsaw, is a public scientific research institute founded in 1955 and renamed to its current form on April 29, 2020. It operates under the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) and is structured around departments covering biotechnology and nutrigenomics, molecular biology, animal behavior and welfare, experimental embryology, genomics and biodiversity, and experimental genomics, supported by four specialized laboratories in confocal/fluorescent microscopy, food quality, genome/transcriptome sequencing, and proteomics. Its research portfolio spans functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, nutrigenomics, bioinformatics, CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering, brain organoid disease modeling, and animal welfare studies, with outputs published in Nature Biotechnology, Nature Communications, Cell, and its own Animal Science Papers and Reports journal (IF 1.078).\n\nThe institute serves three primary constituencies: domestic and international academic researchers requiring advanced genomics infrastructure; the animal breeding industry (notably Arabian and Thoroughbred horse breeders using DNA marker testing for pedigree verification and livestock producers using breeding value estimation); and doctoral candidates enrolled through the Doctoral School of Animal Sciences and Food Safety and the newer Doctoral School of Animal Sciences and Health. It generates revenue through three streams: recurring state base funding from PAN, competitive research grants from the National Science Centre (NCN), the National Centre for Research and Development, and EU programs including Horizon 2020 (e.g., BovReg at \u20ac6M), and fee-for-service laboratory work in DNA testing, analytical chemistry, and food quality. Strategic customers include Wageningen University & Research, Max Delbr\u00fcck Center Berlin, Charit\u00e9 Berlin, Teagasc, and SRUC.\n\nThe institute holds Category A+ in the 2017-2021 Polish scientific evaluation for zootechnics and fisheries (the highest tier), the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research logo, and counts Prof. Atanas G. Atanasov among Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers for three consecutive years. It is led by Director Prof. Agnieszka Wierzbicka, re-elected in May 2023 for a four-year term, and is a member of the European Technology Platform for Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction (FABRE TP). It is currently divesting non-core agricultural land in Szamoty and W\u00f3lka Je\u017cewska while expanding its biomedical and AI-augmented drug discovery capabilities.

Name

Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Legal name

Instytut Genetyki i Biotechnologii Zwierząt Polskiej Akademii Nauk

Website

https://igbzpan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGBZ PAN) is a public research institute in Poland conducting functional genomics, nutrigenomics, experimental embryology, and animal welfare research. It serves academic researchers, animal breeders via DNA testing services, and doctoral students, funded through state allocations and competitive grants.

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Product category

Animal Genetics and Biotechnology Research Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Services (700)

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PRIMARYHLAMADAE

Molecular & Genetic Testing (Breed, Hereditary Disease, Oncology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Diagnostics (Labs & Imaging)

SECONDARYAFAEAJAC

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Breeding & Genetics Services

SECONDARYAFACALAE

Diagnostics & Laboratory Coordination (Sample Collection, Lab Liaison, Interpretation)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Animal Health Services (Vaccination Programs, Biosecurity, Parasite Control)

SECONDARYHLAMADAC

Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Diagnostics (Labs & Imaging)

Keywords

• Animal genetics research
• Functional genomics services
• Animal biotechnology research
• Nutrigenomics research
• Animal breeding laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Magdalenka

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Base Funding: Core operational funding from the Polish Academy of Sciences as a national research institute
2. Research Grants: Project-based funding from national sources (National Science Centre NCN, National Centre for Research and Development) and international sources (EU Horizon programs, bilateral agreements)
3. Specialized Research Services: Fee-for-service laboratory analyses including DNA marker testing for horse breeding verification and analytical services

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Core offering

The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGBZ PAN) is a public research institute that conducts functional genomics and animal biotechnology research and delivers paid specialist services including DNA marker testing for horse pedigree verification, analytical laboratory testing of animal-origin raw materials, and animal breeding value estimation. It also operates the Animal Science Papers and Reports journal and runs the joint Doctoral School of Animal Sciences and Food Safety.

Product overview

The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGBZ PAN) is a public research institution that provides specialized laboratory and analytical services rather than commercial software products. Its core offerings include: DNA mutation detection services for verifying horse breeding lineage, specialist analytical and laboratory services, and animal breeding program organization with breeding value estimation. The institute operates specialized laboratories for confocal/fluorescent microscopy, food quality analysis, genome/transcriptome sequencing, and proteomics. It also publishes the scientific journal 'Animal Science Papers and Reports' and operates doctoral schools in animal sciences and food safety. Research focuses on functional genomics including transcriptomics, proteomics, nutrigenomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, experimental embryology, animal behavior, and biodiversity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Animal Science Papers and Reports: The institute's own scientific journal publication with IF=1.078, awarded 100 points by MNiSW
• Prace i Materiały Zootechniczne

Products and services

• DNA Mutation Detection Service for Horse Breeding Genetic testing service for detecting gene mutations important for breeders, including verification of Arabian purebred and Thoroughbred horse origin through DNA marker analysis. The service targets horse breeders and stud book authorities that require DNA-based pedigree confirmation.
• Analytical and Specialist Services Specialised laboratory analytical services offered to external clients, including food quality testing and other specialist analyses performed by the institute's research staff.
• Animal Breeding Program Organization and Breeding Value Estimation Organisation of animal improvement programmes and estimation of breeding value for livestock producers, leveraging the institute's genetics expertise to support breeding organisations and individual farms.
• Laboratory of Confocal and Fluorescent Microscopy Specialised microscopy facility providing confocal and fluorescent imaging services for cellular and tissue analysis in genetics and biotechnology research, available to internal research groups and external collaborators.
• Laboratory of Genome and Transcriptome Sequencing Genomic sequencing facility providing genome and transcriptome sequencing services for animal genetics and biotechnology research, supporting both institute projects and external collaborators.
• Laboratory of Food Quality of Animal Origin Quality testing laboratory for analysing raw materials and products of animal origin, supporting research on nutritional and health-promoting properties and providing analytical services to external clients.
• Proteomics Laboratory Proteomics research facility conducting protein analysis as part of functional genomics research, supporting internal programmes and external collaborations.
• Animal Science Papers and Reports Journal Scientific journal published by the institute covering animal genetics and biotechnology research, with full-text PDFs accessible on the institute's website. It carries an Impact Factor of 1.078 and was awarded 100 MNiSW points by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
• Doctoral School of Animal Sciences and Food Safety Joint doctoral school operated with the National Veterinary Research Institute in Puławy, offering PhD studies in animal sciences and food safety with published admission rules, training programmes and annual recruitment harmonograms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published breakthrough research in Nature Biotechnology, Nature Communications, Cell, and other top-tier journals with impact factors exceeding 33
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wageningen University & ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2022Strategic long-term cooperation agreement signed at the Polish Embassy in The Hague covering collaboration in animal sciences. Includes joint seminars and exchange of researchers. WUR is the world's leading institution in agricultural and environmental sciences.
• Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC), BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on brain organoid research and genome engineering for Huntington's disease and Leigh syndrome studies. Joint publications in Nature Communications and Cell.
• Teagasc (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SOWWEANWEL project studying chronic stress in gestating sows. Also involved in TURKEY-LATOR project on turkey welfare indicators.
• SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in SOWWEANWEL project on sow welfare and piglet resilience research.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner in Huntington's disease studies using human brain organoid technologies.
• Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaborator in Huntington's disease project investigating neurodevelopmental mechanisms.
• National Veterinary Research Institute, PuławycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the Doctoral School of Animal Sciences and Food Safety. Partner in Polish-Dutch research consortium.
• National Academy of Sciences of BelarusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation with Institute of Genetics and Cytology and Experimental Institute of Veterinary Medicine. Exchange visits of researchers.
• European Technology Platform for Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction (FABRE)coreOthersMember of FABRE TP, contributing to European research agenda in animal breeding and reproduction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement): French national research institute combining agricultural and life sciences research. Comparable as a public research institution conducting functional genomics, animal genetics, and nutrigenomics across multiple departments, with similar EU Horizon grant structures and doctoral programs.
• European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL): Intergovernmental research organization for molecular life sciences. Comparable as a publicly funded European research infrastructure with similar genome engineering, bioinformatics, and transcriptomics capabilities relevant to IGBZ PAN's functional genomics platform.
• INIA-CSIC (Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria): Spanish national research institute for agricultural and food technology. Comparable as a public research institution covering animal genetics, breeding, and food quality, with similar EU project participation and doctoral training.
• Wageningen University & Research: World-leading Dutch research institution in agricultural and animal sciences. Directly comparable as IGBZ PAN has a formal strategic cooperation agreement with WUR; both operate at the intersection of animal genetics, genomics, and applied breeding research, with comparable doctoral school structures and EU grant participation.

Direct peers

• Teagasc: Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. Partner of IGBZ PAN on SOWWEANWEL and TURKEY-LATOR projects; comparable as applied animal science research institution with livestock welfare, genetics, and food quality programs.
• Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN): German Leibniz Association research institute focused on farm animal biology and genetics. Closely comparable to IGBZ PAN in scope: functional genomics, animal welfare, breeding value estimation, and nutrigenomics, with similar publication profile and EU consortium participation.
• The Roslin Institute (University of Edinburgh): UK research institute specializing in animal genetics, genomics, and biotechnology. Comparable in research focus (functional genomics, genome engineering, CRISPR applications in livestock) and tier of high-impact publications, with similar EU and BBSRC grant participation.
• SRUC (Scotland's Rural College): Scottish research and education institution in agriculture and animal sciences. Listed as a partner of IGBZ PAN on SOWWEANWEL sow welfare project; comparable in animal welfare, breeding research, and applied veterinary science with similar EU project participation.
• Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin: German molecular medicine research institute and IGBZ PAN partner on Huntington's and Leigh syndrome organoid research. Comparable in stem cell biology, brain organoids, and genome engineering applied to disease modeling, with co-publications in Cell and Nature Communications.
• National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet), Puławy: Polish state veterinary research institute and IGBZ PAN's domestic partner, co-founder of the Joint Doctoral School. Closely comparable in animal diagnostics, veterinary public health, and laboratory services within the same Polish research ecosystem.

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