Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie Sidi Thabet (ISBST)
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Biotechpole Sid Thabet
2020 Ariana TUNISIA
Phone : +216 71 537 040
Director : Prof Nourhene Boudhrioua
Contact person :
Tarek Hajji
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 57  others : 42
Type of Activities
 Pure research  Academic
 Applied research  Education / Outreach
 Long-term monitoring  Policy / Planning / Consultancy
 Technology for environmental applications  Conservation & Protection
Main fields of research (at present - 6 max)
biotechnology, ecotoxicology, biomolecules of marine organisms, ecophysiology, biodiversity, parasitology of aquatic organisms
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
200
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 350 )
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
  more than 12 m in length;
Other major research facilities and equipment
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea  to brackish / estuarine waters
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 ichthyology, microbiology, mycology
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no

biostatistics, bioinformatic, project implementation, communication and leadership
Capacity and brief description of library
 about 3000 volumes

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Last update : 17/02/2020