Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Monastir (ISBM)
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Avenue Taher Hadded (B.P 74)
5000 Monastir TUNISIA
Phone : + 216 73 465 405
Director : Prof Boulbaba Selmi
Contact person :
Elham Hassen
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 192
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)
molecular biology, cellular biotechnology, bioresources: integrative biology development, genetics, biodiversity and development of bioresources, genome analysis sequencing
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
* University of Pisa (Italy)
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 250 )
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1
  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
 microbiology
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses

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 yes no
Capacity and brief description of library
 the library of the ISBM of Monastir has a store which contains approximately a documentary fund of 5304 books and 1902 titles. Internet access: The BIRUNI system,

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Last update : 17/02/2020