What is GIBEX ?

The Global Institute for BioExploration (GIBEX) is a global research and development network that promotes ethical, natural product-based pharmacological bioexploration to benefit human health and the environment in developing countries. GIBEX was established by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Both are leading US universities with strong records of building successful international programs in discovering and developing life-saving medicines.

1st Annual Conference of the American Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP) July 20-23, 2010. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. New Brunswick, NJ. Program  Abstracts More...

The Opportunity

Worldwide slow-down of the synthetic chemistry-based pharmaceutical industry provides opportunities for novel, effective, and scientifically developed natural medicines from the diverse and relatively unexplored flora and fauna of our planet. GIBEX translates these opportunities into improved human health, environment conservation as well as increased economic and educational activities in developing countries.

Dacryodes edulis African pear   Nomenclature        Family: Burseraceae        Genus: Dacryodes        Eaten species: D. edulis (G. Don) H.J. Lam           Common names: African pear tree, More...

About us & Partners

Drug Discovery Paradigm     Reversing the Flow' Concept         Diseases Targeted by STN   Sustainability Pledge    General Targets     Scientific Targets   Economic Targets    Member Countries

Programs

Central Asia ICBG  GIBEX Africa   Bioexploration in Tanzania   GIBEX-Americas

President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa received award for exceptional achievements   On April 8, 2010 the University of Illinois honored President Rafael Correa   More...