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Comment: This will need better sourcing, per WP:NORG. All the sources here are from Arabic Wikipedia or the Syrian government. The Wikipedia links can't be used due to WP:CIRCULAR and the government sources are considered primary. Though that is ok for verification, it's does not count towards notability, which is the key issue here. ChrysGalley (talk) 08:00, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Moroluk (talk) 00:32, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
National Commission for Biotechnology is a public scientific body affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Syria). Established in 2002 and commencing operations in 2003, it aims to bridge the technological gap in the field of biotechnology, accelerate its introduction and localization, and coordinate efforts among institutions involved in such research, as well as the associated administrative and legislative procedures.[1]
The National Commission for Biotechnology (NCBT) and the National Biosafety Committee (SNBC) were among the first institutions to establish a regulatory framework for research on genetically modified organisms. They are key players in the Syrian biotechnology sector, alongside the Atomic Energy Commission of Syria (AECS), the General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research (GCSAR), the Biotechnology Center at the University of Latakia, and the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD).[2]
The Authority’s Vision
[edit]For the Authority to serve as a center of excellence in biotechnology research, while contributing to workforce training and qualification, capacity building, and the localization of technologies essential for enhancing performance across various sectors—including industrial, health, and agricultural—and supporting sustainable development, environmental protection, and biodiversity.
The Authority’s Main Objectives
[edit]- Coordinating and collaborating with local, Arab, and international universities and research centers in the field of biotechnology.
- Developing human resources in the field of biotechnology.
- Applying green and red biotechnologies in accordance with national needs and priorities.
- Conducting research on biotechnology and its applications in agriculture, health, veterinary science, food, and the environment.
- Contributing to the preservation of biodiversity—including plant and animal life—and ensuring its sustainable utilization.
- Developing national expertise in biotechnology and providing the necessary facilities for Master’s and PhD research in the field.
Within the Authority, these objectives are operationally distributed among the academic departments, with each department working to realize its specific applied aspect.[3]
The Authority’s Departments
[edit]- Medical and Animal Technologies
- Plant Biotechnology
- Food and Industrial Technologies
- Biodiversity and Biological Control
- Molecular and Pharmaceutical Technologies
- Fermentation Technologies
- Medicinal Plant Technologies
Scientific Agreements
[edit]The Authority has entered into joint cooperation agreements with various academic and research entities to enhance scientific research and its field applications, including:[4]
- Syrian Agricultural Engineers Syndicate.
- The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD).
- Yarmouk Private University.[5]
- Al-Qalamoun Private University.
- Syrian Private University.
- Al-Jazira Private University.
- Yashfin Center for Assisted Reproduction and IVF in Syria.
See also
[edit]Bodies and centers affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research[6]
Publication affiliation usage:
[edit]National Commission for Biotechnology:
- https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2023.64.4.7[7]
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmyco.2015.05.007[8]
- https://doi.org/10.21037/sci.2019.08.06[9]
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11540-023-09659-z[10]
- https://doi.org/10.9755/ejfa.2023.v35.i2.3008[11]
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-026-05671-4[12]
- https://doi.org/10.7324/jabb.2023.110227[13]
- https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4935585[14]
- https://doi.org/10.1177/13872877261475340[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "عن الهيئة – الهيئة العامة للتقانة الحيوية". ncbt.gov.sy. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ alia (2026-07-10). "التّقانات الحيويّة في سوريا: الواقع والفرص ومقترحات التّطوير - المجلس العلمي السوري" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "عن الهيئة – الهيئة العامة للتقانة الحيوية". ncbt.gov.sy. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "عن الهيئة – الهيئة العامة للتقانة الحيوية". ncbt.gov.sy. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "جامعة اليرموك الخاصة والهيئة العامة للتقانة الحيوية توقّعان مذكرة تفاهم لتعزيز التعاون الأكاديمي والبحثي". uni.sy (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي (سوريا)", ويكيبيديا (in Arabic), 2026-07-11, retrieved 2026-10-03
- ↑ Altinawi, E. A.; Albiski, F.; Faddoul, J. (2023-04-30). "Effect of Fusaric Acid (FA) Bio-stress on Certain Morphological Parameters for Potato (Solanum tuberosum. L) Cultivars in Vitro". Iraqi Journal of Science: 1635–1650. doi:10.24996/ijs.2023.64.4.7. ISSN 2312-1637.
- ↑ "Pyrosequencing for rapid detection of... : The International Journal of Mycobacteriology". Ovid. doi:10.1016/j.ijmyco.2015.05.007. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ Hassan, Ghmkin; Kasem, Issam; Antaki, Reham; Mohammad, Mohammad Bahjat; AlKadry, Ranad; Aljamali, Majd (2019-09-02). "Isolation of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells using human blood derivatives accompanied with explant method". Stem Cell Investigation. 6 (0). AME publishing company. doi:10.21037/sci.2019.08.06. ISSN 2313-0792.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ↑ Massa, Rima; Al-Biski, Fahed; Al-Maarri, Khalil (2024-06). "Clonal Selection for Salinity Tolerance in Some Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Varieties by Callus Culture". Potato Research. 67 (2): 647–661. doi:10.1007/s11540-023-09659-z. ISSN 0014-3065.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ AL-Oqab, Mohammed Ahmed; Zaid, Salim; Al-Ammouri, Youssef (2023-03-01). "Effects of basic media and plant growth regulators on Direct-somatic embryogenesis induction in vegetative strains obtained from the tissue culture of digitalis purpurea". Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 35. College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates: 106–120. doi:10.9755/ejfa.2023.v35.i2.3008. ISSN 2079-0538.
- ↑ Daifallah, Vivian; Jaafar, Abd Al Karim (2026-06). "Increasing the Production of L-Asparaginase From Bacillus Licheniformis by Mutagenesis with Microwaves, Ultraviolet and Ethylmethanesulfonate (EMS)". Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 198 (6): 4482–4494. doi:10.1007/s12010-026-05671-4. ISSN 0273-2289.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ AL-Oqab, Mohammed Ahmed; Zaid, Salim; Al-Ammouri, Youssef; Alawdi, Shawqi H. (2023-01-22). "Effect of nutrient media enhanced with plant growth regulators on genetic stability in sub-cultures of Digitalis purpurea callus". Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology. 11 (2): 244–252. doi:10.7324/jabb.2023.110227. ISSN 2347-212X.
- ↑ Al-haql, Mohammed; Habbal, Hoda; Al Oklah, Bassam; Qurabi, Nesreen (2024-08-28), Extraction and Characterization of Spherical Nanocellulose from Sesame Husks (SSRN Scholarly Paper), Rochester, NY, doi:10.2139/ssrn.4935585, 4935585, retrieved 2026-10-03
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ Labbad, Ibrahim; Youssef, Lama A.; Rustom, Maha; Agha, Mohamad Shehadeh (2026-10-01). "APOE ε4 and late-onset Alzheimer's disease in Syria: A case-control study". Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 113 (3). SAGE Publications: 1110–1118. doi:10.1177/13872877261475340. ISSN 1387-2877.
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