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Biotechnology for life Symposium for second level biology students 19th January 2012 Click here for details

• The professional body for biologists in Ireland
  
  
• Endorses professional competence & maintains a register of professional biologists, including lecturers, biology teachers and researchers
  
  
• Awards full members the title of M.I.Biol.I. - a nationally recognised standard.
  
  
• Advises the government through representation on statutory bodies
  
  
• Communicates and interacts with the public on biological topics
  
  
• Supports and sponsors national meetings of biological interest
  
  
• A gateway to contacts in Ireland, Europe and internationally
  
  
• Has made significant contributions in second and third-level education
  
  
• Current members include professional biologists in universities, institutes of technology , schools, government departments, hospitals, semi-state bodies and industry
  
  
• As a freshly rejuvenated body we are interested in your views, opinions and directions you think the institute should take so come on in!