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.

Developing Novel Strategies for Natural Product-Based Drug Discovery for Tropical Diseases November 3-6, 2008 University of Cape Town, 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.

Ardisia - a genus with novel phytopharmaceuticals

The genus Ardisia, a member of the family Myrsinaceae, are evergreen shrubs and trees from tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Other members of this family include plants such as 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

Tribal Communities Explore the Health Benefits of Indigenous Berries Using “Screens to Nature” More...