Record 1 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES ARGENTINA SRL Sarmiento 1113, 1041 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 350 567 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 2 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES CA Apartado 1412, Edificio Abbott, Ave. Principal Los Cortijos de Lourdes, Carmelitas, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 1811 8922 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 3 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES DE CHILE LTDA. Ave. Los Cerrillos 602, casilla 169D, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 576 062 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 4 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES DE COLOMBIA SA Av. Eldorado N§ 96-10, Apartado A‚reo 4589, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 263 8100 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 5 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Coyoac n, 1622, Del Valle 03100 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 726 4600 FAX: (52)(5) 726 4601 (52)(5) 726 4631 CONTACT: Sergio Palacios (Mgr., Sales) ET: Others Founded in 1932. Exports erythtromycin estolate. Antibiotics; Erythromycin; Drugs Record 6 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES PR INC. Old Courtesy Bldg., White Park Rd., PO Box 708c, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 427 5083 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials Record 7 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES PR INC. Roue du Centre, PO Box 1354, Port-au-Prince Haiti HTI) TEL: (509)(1) 22146 TELEX: 0454 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials Record 8 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIES PR INC. Indira Gandhiweg Km. 9, Waterkant 92-94, PO Box 1849-50, Paramaribo Suriname SUR) TEL: (597)(97) 71222 TELEX: 128 FAX: (597)(97) 75718 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Market; Drugs; Raw materials Record 9 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIOS SA Km. 14 Ctra. Roosevelt, Zona 7, Apartado 37, Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 910 111 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 10 of 1120 ABBOTT LABORATORIOS SA Av. Brasil 2730, Pueblo Libre, Apartado 2402, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 614 791 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 11 of 1120 ACADEMIA NACIONAL DE CIENCIAS DE BOLIVIA. INSTITUTO DE ENERGIA PO Box 5829 Ave. 16 de Julio, 1732, La Paz Bolivia TEL: (591)(2) 363 990 TELEX: 3420 JCVMIN BV FAX: (591)(2) 391 847 CONTACT: A. Trepp del Carpio (Dir.) ET: Services; Database Producer; Others New and renewable energy sources design, implementation and supervising projects on request, especially in the field of solar energy. Organizes sponsors meetings, seminars and workshops. Research in biomass and energy and its applications. Offers information services. Database producer. Research; Renewable energy; Design; Solar energy; Biomass; Energy; Information services; Databases; Biotechnology Record 12 of 1120 ACADEMIC PRESS DO BRASIL Praca Don Jose Gaspar 106 3a Sobreloja, Loja 8, 01047 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 258 3810 TELEX: 1121008 FAX: (55)(11) 223 1344 Agent of: HBJ (HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH INTERNATIONAL) (United States of America). Offers publications. Publications Record 13 of 1120 ACESITA ENERGETICA, S.A.. DEPARTAMENTO TECNICO FLORESTAL Ave. Afonso Pena 1500 - 9 andar, 30130, Belo Horizonte MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 271 1600 TELEX: 2276 FAX: (55)(31) 226 7792 CONTACT: J.G. Rivelli Magalhaes (Mgr.) ET: Research; Editor Works in tree breeding programme, fertilizer, biotechnology, forest protection and forest management. Improves the traditional charcoal production system, continuous carbonization system, recuperation of by-products, products from pyroligneous liquor and tar. Publisher of /Sol and Solo/. Plant breeding; Biotechnology; Fertilizers; Publications; Energy; Charcoal; Forestry Record 14 of 1120 ACESITA S/A Rua Tupis, 38, 15 Andar, Centro Belo Horizonte, MG 30.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 226 1366 CONTACT: Mauricio Jhasinclever Borges (Pres.) Involved in chemicals production. Chemicals Record 15 of 1120 ACROMAX S.A. V¡a Daule km. 8.5, Casilla 539, Guayaquil Ecuador E TEL: (593)(4) 3526 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 16 of 1120 ACUCAREIRA QUATA S.A. Rua XV de Novembro, 865, 18680 Lencois Paulista, SP Brazil (Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, HSO Country Co TEL: (55)(11) 630 100 Dedicated to the production of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 17 of 1120 ACUCAREIRA SANTO ALEXANDRE S.A. Rua XV de Novembro, 363 13730 Mocoa SP Brazil TEL: (55)(196) 551 551 (55)(195) 552 684 TELEX: (019) 2296 USSA FAX: (55)(196) 561 110 CONTACT: Gustavo Titoto (Dir.) Founded in 1953. Member of: COPERSUCAR (Brazil). Production of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 18 of 1120 ADALCOOL-ADAMANTINA DESTILARIA DE ALCOOL LTDA. Estrada Lagoa Seca, s-n, 17800 Adamantina SP Brazil TEL: (55)(189) 211 637 (55)(189) 212 293 Manufactures alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation Record 19 of 1120 AGA SA Rua da Passagem, 126, E 7 Andares, CP 1823-1824, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22290 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 295 9432 TELEX: (021) 23280 Supplies equipment. Equipmet Record 20 of 1120 AGAR BRASILEIRA Rua "B" Quadra 09, s-n, Distrito Industrial, Joao Pessoa, PB 58070 Brazil Involved in energy and biomass activities as well as food industry. Biomass; Energy; Food industry; Renewable energy Record 21 of 1120 AGRICOLA INDUSTRIAL E COMERCIAL PARAISO LTDA. Fazenda Paraiso, sn., 17380 Brotas Brazil TEL: (55)(146) 53 1502 (55)(146) 53 1536 Dedicated to the production of cane sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 22 of 1120 AGROCERES Ave. Vieira de Carvalho, 40, 3 Andar, Sao Paulo, SP 01210 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 222 8522 (55)(11) 222 3620 TELEX: 1125013 SEAG BR CONTACT: Ney Bittencourt de Araujo (Pres.) Jos‚ Pelucio Ferreira Founded in 1945. Involved in the obtainment of hybrids by plant and animal improvement. Carries out investigations on in vitro culture-protoplast fusion. Subsidiaries: BIOMATRIX S.A. (Brazil). Cultures; Hybrids; Protoplast fusion Record 23 of 1120 AGROCERES-PIC Rua Alfena, 405 Bairro Cruzeiro, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.310 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 227 6799 Involved in veterinary activities such as applied genetics in animals. Genetics; Veterinary Record 24 of 1120 AGROINDUSTRIAL AMALIA S.A. Fazenda Amalia, s-n, Zona Rural Sta. Rosado, Viterbo, SP 14270 Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 654 1311 CONTACT: Maria Barrebo (Dir. and CEO) Dedicated to the production of sugar and alcohols by fermentation. Alcohols; Sugars; Fermentation; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 25 of 1120 AGROPECUARIA BONFIGLIOLI SA Fazenda Sao Marcos, Km 272, ROD Francisco Alves Negrao, Itapeva, SP 18.400 Brazil TEL: (55)(155) 222 239 (55)(155) 221 313 Involved in veterinary activities, such as artificial insemination. Artificial insemination; Veterinary Record 26 of 1120 AGROPECUARIA LAGOA DA SERRA LTDA. Fazenda Lagoa da Serra, Rodivia Carlos Tonani, Sertaozinho, SP 14.160 Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 642 2299 (55)(16) 642 2775 CONTACT: Becker Soares Veiga Involved in veterinary activities, such as artificial insemination. Artificial insemination; Veterinary Record 27 of 1120 AGROVET, S.A. Antigua Ctra. a Chapala N§ 3485. Parque Industrial El Alamo 44490 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 611 4668 (52)(3) 612 1399 FAX: (52)(3) 611 4668 CONTACT: Ricardo Aguilar (Gen. Mgr.) ET: Others Founded in 1987. Exports antibiotics, serums and vaccines. Antibiotics; Sera; Vaccines; Drugs Record 28 of 1120 AJINOMOTO INTERAMERICANA INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rua Joaquim Tavora 541, CX. P. 5789, Sao Paulo, SP 04.015 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 572 6322 TELEX: (011) 21476 Involved in food industry and chemicals, producing substrates, monosodium glutamate, sodium inosinate, and guanilate. Chemicals; Food industry; Substrates; Monosodium glutamate Record 29 of 1120 ALAMAR TECNO-CIENTIFICA LTDA. Rua Ciridiao Durval, 138, Sao Paulo, SP 04.360 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 542 0193 Supplies equipment. Equipmet Record 30 of 1120 ALBERTO BEHN PO Box 96, La Calera Chile TEL: (56) 312 191 CONTACT: Ana Zumaeta Juana Tapia Commercial producer of Pteridophyta, strawberries, blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) and ornamental plants using micropropagation techniques. Supplies in vitro Pteridophyta and ornamental plants germplasms. Produces 190 000 seedlings per year. Micropropagation; Ornamental plants; Training courses; Seedlings; Fruits; Pteridophyta; Market; Germplasm; Vaccinium; Fragaria chiloensis Record 31 of 1120 ALCOESTE DESTILARIAS FERNANDOPOLIS S.A. Rodovia Euclides da Cunha, Km. 562, 15600, Fernandopolis SP Brazil TEL: (55)(174) 423 955 TELEX: 174 043 ADFS BR FAX: (55)(174) 423 753 CONTACT: Kosuke Arakaki Nagib Aidar Founded in 1980. Member of: SOPRAL Dedicated to the production of fuel-grade ethanol by fermentation. Fermentation; Ethanol; Biofuels; Alcohols; Energy; Renewable energy; Distillery; Agricultural industry; Bioenergy; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 32 of 1120 ALCOOLEIRA OSWALDO RIBEIRO DE MENDONGA LTDA. Fazenda Sao Jose da Gloria, s-n, 14790 Guaira, SP Brazil Dedicated to the production of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Ethanol; Bioconversion Record 33 of 1120 ALEM-MAR COMERCIAL E INDUSTRIAL S.A. Ave. Senador Queiroz, 96, 5§ andar, 01026-000, Caixa Postal 9851, 01065-970-Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 229 8344 TELEX: 1123194 MAPQ FAX: (55)(11) 228 5407 CONTACT: Luis Alberto W. Sobral (Superintendent Dir.) Marton Spitz (Tech. Dir.) Founded in 1947. Agent of: A. KRUSS ARMFIELD BELLINGHAM + STANLEY BERTHOLD/EG&G BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INC. (United States of America). CARBOLITE CPN DEFENSOR/NOVASINA ELE INTERNATIONAL-DIVISOES AGRONOMICA E AMBIENTAL ELECTRON MACHINE FRITSCH GMBH (Germany). GERHARDT HERAEUS VOTSCH H.R.P. FOCUS/A'GRAMKOW KRUSS LABCONCO/BUCHLER LAB PLANT LI COR INC. (United States of America). OHAUS P.A. HILTON PBI PERTEN SATAKE ROBINSON SCHLEUNIGER SEEDBURD SERADYN/PHOTOVOLT SEWARD LABORATORY (United King. SHIBUYA SOILMOISTURE SOTAX STRANDBERG TABER WESCOR INC. (United States of America). Offers laboratory equipment for quality-control and research. Laboratory equipment; Quality control systems Record 34 of 1120 ALFA LAVAL EQUIPMENTOS LTDA. Ave. Nacoes Unidas, 14261, CP 2952, Sao Paulo, SP 01000 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 229 9344 TELEX: (011) 23194 Supplies equipment. Equipmet Record 35 of 1120 ALFA LAVAL HABANA Calle O N§2, esq. 17, Edif. Someill n, piso 14, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, AP 4001, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 333296 (53)(7) 333662 FAX: (53)(7) 333298 CONTACT: Anders Med‚n (Repr.) Jorge Borroto Heinz-Peter Rehm Member of: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (Cuba). Agent of: B. BRAUN BIOTECH INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany). Involved in the production and marketing of fermenters and its accessories, supercentrifuges, valves and flow equipment, dosing and analysis. Equipmet; Fermenters; Valves; Centrifuges; Analyses Record 36 of 1120 ALGICOL PRODUTOS QUIMICOS COMERCIO REPRESENTACAO LTDA. Rua Tamainde 344, Sao Paulo, SP 03444 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 294 9144 TELEX: (011) 25859 Provides chemicals such as substrates including xanthan gum, alginates, potassium, ammonia-calcium and sodium-calcium. Alginates; Chemicals; Gums; Substrates; Xanthan; Potassium; Calcium; Ammonia Record 37 of 1120 ALIVACA (PRODUCTO VACUNO DE OCCIDENTE) G.P.I. (GRUPO DE PROYECTOS) Torre AVA, P.B. Calle Vera Cruz Con Cali, Las Mercedes, Caracas Venezuela Involved in sugar cane industry including the production of cattle feed from sugar cane bagasse. Saccharum officinarum; Cattle; Foods; Bagasse Record 38 of 1120 AMPOLLETAS, S.A. Coahuila N§ 9 Zona Industrial Benito Ju rez 76120 Quer‚taro, Qro. Mexico TEL: (52)(42) 171 100 (52)(42) 171 129 TELEX: 121615 FESAME FAX: (52)(42) 170 535 (52)(42) 170 235 CONTACT: Jos‚ Luis Guti‚rrez (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1939. Exports glass containers, glass ampoule and laboratory glass. Glass; Containers Record 39 of 1120 ANCHOR, S.A. DE C.V. Calle 30 N§ 2614 Zona Industrial 44940 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 612 5888 (52)(3) 612 3771 TELEX: 0682659 FAX: (52)(3) 610 4113 CONTACT: Enrique Barrenechea (Resp., Exports) Founded in 1965. Exports multivitamin preparations and veterinary vaccines. Vaccines; Veterinary products; Vitamins; Drugs Record 40 of 1120 ANTIGUA PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY St. John's Antigua and Barbuda ATG) CONTACT: M.R. Rogers (Gen. Mgr.) Shares with the Ministry of Economics Development, Tourism and Energy responsibility for energy at the policy-making level. Also related to science such as: Biomass; Solar application (water heating); Wind energy application; Energy conservation. Biomass; Conservation; Energy; Economics; Solar energy; Renewable energy; Wind energy Record 41 of 1120 ANTON HI-CEL COMPANY Leme, Sao Paulo State, SP Brazil Dedicated to treat ethanol distillery waste to produce protein cattle feed in an immobilized enzyme plant of their own. Immobilized enzymes; Ethanol; Distillery; Proteins; Cattle; Breeding; Biotechnology; Waste treatment Record 42 of 1120 APV DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rua Joao Duprat 231, 09720 Sao Bernardo do Campo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 457 9222 TELEX: 4428 Subsidiary of: APV CO. LTD. (United King. Industrial filters. Filters Record 43 of 1120 ARACRUZ CELLULOSE SA Lauro Muller 116-40 Andares, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22290 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 541 6637 FAX: (55)(21) 295 7943 CONTACT: Francisco Roberto Andre Grossi (Dir. and CEO) Dedicated to the production of paper pulp from Eucalyptus. Carries out an extensive programme of clonal propagation of selected trees. Develops new clones by plant tissue culture. Paper industry; Clonal propagation; Tissue cultures; Plant cultures; Eucalyptus; Plant tissue culture; Agriculture; Plants Record 44 of 1120 ARALCO-ARACATUBA ALCOOL S.A. Rodovia SP-463, km 33, 16100 Aracatuba, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(186) 237 106 Produces fuel-grade alcohols by fermentation. Fermentation; Alcohols; Biofuels; Energy; Renewable energy; Bioenergy; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 45 of 1120 ARANCIA INTERNATIONAL, S.A. DE C.V. L¢pez Cotilla N§ 2030 Arcos Vallarta 44130 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 616 3778 (52)(3) 615 1212 TELEX: 682213 AGDXME FAX: (52)(3) 616 3904 CONTACT: Rub‚n Gonz lez (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1925. Exports maltodextrines, corn glucose, corn starch, sorbitol, polysorbates, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, brewer yeast and caramel dye. Dextrins; Glucose; Sorbitol; Proteins; Brewing; Yeasts; Dyes; Starch; Hydrolyzates; Zea mays Record 46 of 1120 ASOCIACION DE FABRICANTES DE PRODUCTOS FARMACEUTICOS (AFIDRO) Transversal 6ta N§ 27-10, 6 Piso, Apartado A‚reo 5461, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 234 1580 TELEX: 044775 idro co FAX: (57)(1) 334 6139 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Society. Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs; Drug industry Record 47 of 1120 ASOCIACION DE LA INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA MEXICANA (AMIF) Brillante N§ 82, Col. La Estrella, Delegaci¢n Gustavo A. Madero, 07810 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 557 7161 (52)(5) 577 8017 TELEX: 176 1375 orvi me FAX: (52)(5) 517 1891 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Society. Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs; Drug industry Record 48 of 1120 ASOCIACION DE LABORATORIOS INDUSTRIALES FARMACEUTICOS BOLIVIANOS (ALIFA Ave. Mariscal Santa Cruz, Edificio C mara de Comercio, piso 13, oficina 1303, La Paz Bolivia TEL: (591)(2) 36 42 71 (591)(2) 36 49 46 TELEX: 2373 drogisa bv Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 49 of 1120 ASOCIACION ECUATORIANA DE INDUSTRIALES E IMPORTADORES DE PRODUCTOS FARMACEUTICOS (ASOPROFAR) Ave. Rep£blica de El Salvador 733, Edificio Gabriela 3, 1er piso, oficina 101, Casilla 8842 S-7, Quito Ecuador E Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Commercializers and manufacturers of pharmaceuticals. Drug industry; Drugs; Market Record 50 of 1120 ASOCIACION INTERCIENCIA. COMITE PERMANENTE DE BIOTECNOLOGIA CONICIT, Apdo. 10318, San Jos‚ Costa Rica CONTACT: Rodrigo Zeled¢n (Coord.) Society. Publishes /Bolet¡n de Biotecnolog¡a/, official publication of the Comit‚ Permanente de Biotecnolog¡a. Biotechnology; Publications Record 51 of 1120 ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE ENERGIA SOLAR Apartado Postal 20-633, 01000, MexicoDF Mexico CONTACT: J.J. Ambriz (Sec. Gen.) Involved in biomass and energy studies. Publishes the /Revista Solar/. Biomass; Energy; Publications; Solar energy; Renewable energy Record 52 of 1120 ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE LABORATORIOS FARMACEUTICOS DEL PERU (ALAFARPE) Calle 41 N§ 975, Urbanizaci¢n Corpac, Lima 27 Peru TEL: (54)(1) 409 790 (54)(1) 422 061 TELEX: 20261 pe sandoz FAX: (54)(1) 408 040 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Society. Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs; Drug industry Record 53 of 1120 ASPLANA Rua Sae Albuquerque, 502, Jaragua, AL 57.030 Brazil TEL: (55)(82) 221 7388 Involved in agricultural studies on the biological control of pests of sugar cane. Agriculture; Biological control; Saccharum officinarum; Pests Record 54 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DA INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA (ABIFARMA) Ave. Beira Mar 263, 7 Andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 220 3913 TELEX: (21) 31 058 abfr br FAX: (55)(21) 523 4219 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 55 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DAS INDUSTRIAS DE QUIMICA FINA (ABIFINA) Rua Carlos Parana, 159, Jardim Cidalia, Sao Paulo, SP 04.651 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 562 0273 TELEX: (011) 53912 SBIQ Involved in fine chemicals. Fine chemicals Record 56 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE ADMINISTRACO E CONSERVACO DE ENERGIA R. Macuco, 404, 04515, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 532 1168 CONTACT: H.A. Murillo (Dir.) Promotes technology for industry related with the renewable energy. Training projects with support from interested industries. Organizes seminars and courses. Information services offered: publishing, abstracting and indexing, information analysis including numerical data. Information services; Publications; Analyses; Renewable energy; Energy; Training courses Record 57 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE CULTURA DE TECIDOS DE PLANTAS ESALQ, Depto. de Quimica, CX. P. 09, Piracicaba, SP 13400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 330 011 CONTACT: Otto J. Crocomo Involved in plant tissue culture researches. Plant tissue culture; Research Record 58 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA QUIMICA Rua Libero Badaro, 152, 14 Andar, CX. P. 6871, Sao Paulo, SP 01.008 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 355 325 (55)(11) 373 481 CONTACT: Hely de Andrade (Pres.) Involved in chemical engineering. Chemical engineering Record 59 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE INDUSTRIAS QUIMICAS Rua Santo Antonio, 184, 18 Andar, Bela Vista, Sao Paulo, SP 01.314 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 210 2122 Involved in chemical industry. Chemical industry Record 60 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE QUIMICA Cidade Universitaria, Sao Paulo, SP 05498 Brazil Involved in chemistry. Chemistry Record 61 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO DOS LABORATORIOS FARMACEUTICOS NACIONAIS (ALANAC) Ave. Ceci, 1848, Planalto Paulista, Sao Paulo, SP 04065 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 275 1141 CONTACT: Adilson Martins Xavier (Pres.) Jos‚ Carlos De Lucca Magalhaes Involved in pharmaceutical laboratories. Health care; Drugs Record 62 of 1120 ASSOCIACAO SAO PEDRO DE PESQUISAS CIENTIFICAS Estrada Sorocaba, Salto de Pirapora, Km 107, Sorocaba, SP Brazil Works in veterinary agriculture on transfer of embryos. Research; Veterinary; Agriculture; Embryo transfer Record 63 of 1120 ASTRA CHEMICALS Divisi¢n Astra Farmac‚utica, Av. Urbina 15, Parque Industrial Tlatilco 53370 Naucalpan de Ju rez, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 768 077 CONTACT: Hans Holmgren (Dir. Gen. and CEO) Subsidiary of: ASTRA GROUP AB (Sweden). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 64 of 1120 ASTRA NACIONAL LTDA. Carrera 13 N§ 50-78, Apartado A‚reo 21338, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 235 6820 Subsidiary of: ASTRA GROUP AB (Sweden). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 65 of 1120 AUTOLATINA COMPANHIA NEGOCIOS E PARTICIPACOES LTDA Av. Marginal da Via Anchieta, Km 23,5. CPI 1213, 09899, Sao Bernardo do Campo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 452 7189 TELEX: (011) 44072 VOLKABR FAX: (55)(11) 452 6310 CONTACT: H. Joseph Jr. Durability testing of internal combustion engines operating with alternative fuel (biofuels); non-conventional vehicular emissions. Bioenergy; Tests; Combustion; Fuels; Biofuels; Renewable energy; Energy Record 66 of 1120 AZUCARERA INDEPENDENCIA S.A. Calle 24 de Septiembre, 677-6 piso B, 4000 San Miguel de Tucum n Argentina TEL: (54)(81) 222 575 (54)(81) 211 924 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Sugars; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 67 of 1120 AZUCARERA ITURBE E.F.S.A. Azara, 1062, Asunci¢n Paraguay PRY) TEL: (595)(21) 91706 (595)(21) 91849 Dedicated to the production of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation Record 68 of 1120 BACARDI CO. OF AMERICA PO Box 3549 San Juan, 00936 Puerto Rico PRI) TEL: (1-809) 795 1560 Produces rum from molasses. Molasses Record 69 of 1120 BALSILLA LTDA. Calle 10, 4-47-piso 27, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 609 055 Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Alcohols; Fermentation Record 70 of 1120 BANCO DE MEXICO-F.I.R.A. UNIDAD DE MICROPROPAGACION PO Box 1082, Ctra. Cuernavaca-Zacatepec, Crucero de Tezoyuca, Morelos Mexico TEL: (52)(73) 122 009 CONTACT: Marco A. Guzm n Nogueda C. Flores J. Dom¡nguez O. L¢pez V zquez J. Lugo Baena Dedicated to the commercial production and applied research of strawberries, Dianthus and other ornamental plants using micropropagation. Produces 500 000 seedlings per year. Research; Ornamental plants; Micropropagation; Dianthus; Fragaria chiloensis; Seedlings Record 71 of 1120 BANCO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONOMICO E SOCIAL (BNDES) Ave. Republica do Chile, 100, 11 Andar, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20031 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 220 2060 TELEX: 021-3265633189 Investments in genetic engineering. Genetic engineering; Investments; Economics; Biotechnology Record 72 of 1120 BARBADOS SUGAR INDUSTRY LTD. PO Box 719C, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 425 0010 TELEX: 2418 SUGARBAR WB FAX: (1-809) 425 3505 CB: SUGAR BAR CONTACT: D.H. Johnson (Sec.) Works in the cogeneration of electricity from bagasse at sugar mill; researches to reduce the flyash emission from bagasse-fired boilers in Barbados sugar factories; agronomic practices on energy conservation including strip tillage, low pressure tires for infield transport, medium h.p. tractors and compost production from bagasse mixtures. Research; Agriculture; Energy; Conservation; Sugars; Bagasse; Composts; Energy; Conservation; Biomass; Environment protection; Renewable energy Record 73 of 1120 BAYER ARGENTINA, SACIFI Y DE M. Pharmaceutical Division, General Rivas 2466, 1417 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 503 271 Subsidiary of: BAYER AG (Germany). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 74 of 1120 BAYER DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 25 CP 11520 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 728 3000 FAX: (52)(5) 728 3125 CONTACT: Wolfgang Erbstoesser (Gen. Dir.) Founded in 1965. Subsidiary of: BAYER AG (Germany). Exports metribuzin, fenthion, metamydophos, methyl parathion, phoxim, trichlorphon, fenamiphos, fertilizers. Commercializes Surcopur (R), herbicides for controlling rice diseases; Baycor (R), against carnation rusts (Phragmidium) and Uromyces caryophyllinus; Gusation (R), Confidor (R) and Morestan (R), insecticides to protect flowers from insects; Bayfolan (R) used as a leaf nutrient; Dyrene (R) against Stemphylium sp. and Botrytis cinnerea; Batycol (R) against ticks in cattle, etc. Fertilizers; Metribuzin; Fenthion; Phoxim trichlorphom; Fenamiphos; Herbicides; Oryza sativa; Diseases; Insecticides; Nutrients; Cattle Record 75 of 1120 BAYER DO BRASIL SA Rua Domingos Jorge 1100, 04761 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 247 7722 TELEX: 22295 Subsidiary of: BAYER AG (Germany). Agent of: BAYER AG (Germany). Supplies pharmaceuticals and veterinary products. Drugs; Veterinary products Record 76 of 1120 BELIZE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LTD. 3 Chuch St., Belize City Belize TEL: (7)(501) 27414 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 77 of 1120 BELIZE SUGAR CANE BOARD PO Box 64, Corozal Town Belize TEL: (7)(4) 22005 FAX: (7)(4) 22672 CONTACT: S.O. Bobadilla (Exec. Sec.) Produces to commercial-scale ethanol from sugar products (biofuel). Publishes a free monthly publication. Bioenergy; Biofuels; Ethanol; Sugars; Publications; Renewable energy; Energy; Alcohols; Biotechnology Record 78 of 1120 BENEFICIADORA E INDUSTRIALIZADORA, S.A. DE C.V. Carr. Libre M‚xico-Pachuca Km. 17.5 Santa Clara 55540 Ecatepec, Estado de M‚xico. Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 776 7372 TELEX: 1772251 FAX: (52)(5) 776 7997 CONTACT: Miguel Escobar del R¡o (Gen. Dir.) Founded in 1952. Exports butyl valerate, androgens and progesterone. Progesterone; Hormones; Drugs Record 79 of 1120 BERGER JUAN C. GUZMAN Y CIA. S.A. Caracas 4552/54-(1419), Capital Federal Argentina TEL: (54) 571 6000 (54) 571 6800 TELEX: 23186 GUZSA-AR FAX: (54) 571 7514 Agent of: INTERNATIONAL ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (United States of America). TOKIMEC (Ja. SCHILLER Manufactures electromedical equipment: echocardiographers, electroencephalographers, and one-channel electrocardiographers Medical equipment; Cardiology Record 80 of 1120 BERNABO & CIA SA Terrada 2346/48, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 503 278 (54)(1) 503 279 TELEX: 18530 Agent of: BIOTEST PHARMA GMBH (Germany). Distributes BISEKO (R), a homologous preserved serum, GELIFUNDOL (R), a plasma substitute, INTRAGLOBIN (R), a replacement of vital immunoglobulins, HEPATECT (R), an intravenous immunoglobulin preparation, specific against hepatitis B viruses, CYTOTECT (R) and VARITECT (R), intravenous hyperimmunoglobulin preparations against VARICELLA ZOSTER and cytomegaloviruses. Cytomegalovirus; Immunoglobulins; Plasma substitutes; Sera; Hepatitis; Viruses Record 81 of 1120 BETERA LABORATORIES Calle 102 entre 31 y 31B, Marianao, AP 11400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 203086 (53)(7) 200711-14 ext. 31 FAX: (53)(7) 204710 EMAIL: laura@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Julio Beltr n Hern ndez (Dir.) Orlando Presa Caballero (VD, Prod.) Mar¡a Elena Trujillo Raxach Orlando Vega Cruz (VD, Res.) Damaris Pantoja Almaguer (VD, Econ.) Laura S nchez G¢mez Founded in 1992. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF IMMUNOLOGY (Cuba). CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (Cuba). CHROMATOGRAPHY SOCIETY (Cuba). CLINICAL PATHOLOGY SOCIETY (Cuba). Researches and produces different reagent lines used in human, animal and plant health research. Commercializes PHA-M PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ (lectin); R-PHICOERYTHRINE-566 (phicobiliprotein); histocompatibility reagents: CLASS 1 HLA ANTISERA; B-27 HISTOBET PLATES; LOW TOXICITY RABBIT COMPLEMENT; STANDARD TOXICITY RABBIT COMPLEMENT. Reagents for erythrocyte typification Hemoclassifier ABO serum for the determination of blood groups such as ANTI A, ANTI B, ANTI AB, ANTI D, ANTI D (chemical modified). Reagent red cells BETECEL; Serologic panel, panel for the detection and identification of atypic antibodies; Antihuman polyspecific COOMS serum. Also offers basic and special clinical research on nephrology, clinical chemistry, hematology, nutrition, hormones, enzymology, serology, gastroenterology, immunology, allergology, microbiology, clinical genetics, coprology and parasitology. Clinical genetics; Biochemistry; Research; Health care industry; Clinical laboratory; Biologicals; Hematologicals; Plasma products; Reagents; Clinical chemistry; Hematology; Hormones; Enzymology; Serology; Proteins; Gastroenterology; Microbiology; Allergy; Immunology; Nutrition; Parasitology; Coprology; Antisera; Sera; Toxicity; Antibodies; Cells; Therapeutics; Veterinary products; Detection; Rabbits; Identification; Nephrology; Lectins; Agglutinins Record 82 of 1120 BIOFAR INSUMOS LTDA QUIMICA FARMACEUTICA Ave. C, 1413, Distrito Industrial, Montes Claros, MG 39400 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 221 5888 CONTACT: Mark Xavier Develops human pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates by means of biotechnology. Biotechnology; Chemicals; Intermediates; Drugs Record 83 of 1120 BIOGENETICA MEXICANA Shakespeare N§ 27, Col. Anzurez, MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 335 228/30 FAX: (52)(5) 113 311 CONTACT: Carmen Armenta Dedicated to the commercial production of ornamental plants such as Gerbera and Gypsophila using micropropagation. Produces 2 000 000 seedlings per year. Offers in vitro ornamental plants germplasm. Germplasm; Ornamental plants; Micropropagation; Gerbera; Gypsophila; Seedlings Record 84 of 1120 BIOLAB MERIEUX S/A Estrada Mapu , 491 Jacarepagu , Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22713 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 445 5445 TELEX: 2131211 FAX: (55)(21) 445 6099 Subsidiary of: BIOMERIEUX (France). Develops diagnostic products for use in enzymology, bacteriology, clinical chemistry, diagnostic work, virology and various immunological techniques (e.g. radioimmunoassay). Bacteriology; Clinical chemistry; Diagnostics; Enzymology; Immunology; Virology; RIA Record 85 of 1120 BIOLOGICAL PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (HAVANA CITY) (LABIOFAM) Ave. Independencia Km. 16, Santiago de las Vegas, Boyeros, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 2495 (53)(683) 3188 (53)(683) 2144 EMAIL: labiofam@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ A. Fraga Castro (Dir.) Julio Guedes Miraval (Gen. VD) Francisco Jer‚z Puig (Head, R&D) Founded in 1962. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (IMV) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). VETERINARY SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Involved in research, development and production of drugs for humans and animals, as well as biologicals for diagnosis and prophylaxis of infectious and contagious diseases in several animal species. Also involved in the obtainment of cloned vaccine strains; antigens purification, concentration and inactivation; subunits vaccine; new adjuvants, non-antigenic immunostimulation, new diagnostic methods and media; bioactive chemicals; products from natural sources for human and animal health. Commercializes vaccines on living virus e.g. VACCINE POULTRY INFECTIONS BRONCHITIS FH-120 STRAINS, VACCINE POULTRY ENCEPHALOMYELITIS CALNEK 1143 STRAIN, GUMBORO VACCINE, VACCINE MARELI FC-126 STRAIN, VACCINE NEWCASTLE LA SOTA STRAIN, VACCINE POULTRY SMALLPOX-MODIFIED HEN STRAIN); sera e.g. SERUM NEWCASTLE POSITIVE CONTROL, SERUM NEWCASTLE NEGATIVE CONTROL, SERUM BRUCELLA ABORTUS POSITIVE CONTROL, SERUM BRUCELLA ABORTUS NEGATIVE CONTROL); immunoglobulins e.g. POULTRY GAMMA GLOBULIN, HORSE GAMMA GLOBULIN, CATTLE GAMMA GLOBULIN; antigens e.g. NEWCASTLE ANTIGEN, BRUCELLA ABORTUS ANTIGEN, SALMONELLA PULLORUM ANTIGEN, MYCOPLASMA SYNOVIAE ANTIGEN; proteic by-products e.g. POULTRY PPD TUBERCULINES for the diagnosis of poultry tuberculosis, CATTLE PPD TUBERCULINES for the diagnosis of cattle tuberculosis; biogenic stimulants e.g. ESTIMUVET-B, ESTIMUVET-H, SWINE HYDROLYZATE; blood by-products e.g. FOETAL SERUM, CALF SERUM, CATTLE ALBUMIN 5-100; also commercializes other products such as APIMICINE (antibiotic); CHLORPROMAZINE Chlorpropamide (sedative); ACITAN (immunostimulant, tonic, expectorant, anti-asthmatic); LYOPHILIZED HEMOLYSIN (diagnostic medium for the serologic RFC test), etc. Albumins; Biochemistry; Research; Biotechnology; Biotechnology industry; Health care industry; Drug industry; Diagnostics; Drugs; Vaccines; Viruses; Biopesticides; Rodenticides; Antigens; Adjuvants; Immunostimulation; Biologicals; Sera; Blood derivatives; Hormones; Antibiotics; Asthma; Antiseptics; Cholera; Antisera; Hepatitis; Animal diseases; Propolis; Encephalitis; Brucella; Swines; Bovines; Veterinary products; Immunoglobulins; Tuberculosis; Poultry; Microbiology; Ulcers; Infectious diseases; Anemia; Antiinflammatory agents; Immunostimulants; Parasites; IgG; Bioactive products Record 86 of 1120 BIOLOGICAL PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (SANTIAGO DE CUBA) (LABIOFAM) Ave. de los Libertadores N§ 480, Reparto Veguitas, Santiago de Cuba Cuba TEL: (53)(226) 42709 CONTACT: Mayra Valls Noriega (Head, Dev. Group) Luis Callard Mac¡as (Head, Microbiology Group) Ana Ortega Sim¢n (Provincial Delegate) Founded in 1983. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: SANTIAGO DE CUBA AGRICULTURAL AND HUSBANDRY FRONT (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF VETERINARY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF ACUPUNCTURE (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (Cuba). Manufactures pharmaceutical and food for human and veterinary use with medicinal plants, apiarian derivatives like honey and propolis, bovine and equine blood and sugar cane syrup. Foods; Feedstuff; Medicinal plants; Drugs; Propolis; Blood; Sera Record 87 of 1120 BIOMATIC APARALHOS CIENTIFICOS LTD. Rua Col Massot 1241, 9000 Porto Alegre, RS Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 249 2722 Provides analytical equipment and laboratory apparatus. Laboratory equipment; Equipmet Record 88 of 1120 BIOMATRIX S.A. Rue Wilhelm Christian Kleme, 320 Ermitage, Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 25975 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 742 8868 TELEX: 21 34964 XMTB BR CONTACT: Antonio Paez de Carvalho (Pres.) Marcus Bruno (Dir., Prod.) Subsidiary of: AGROCERES (Brazil). Involved in the production of tropical fruits, Eucalyptus, tropical ornamentals, spices and potato microtubers using micropropagation. Solanum tuberosum; Fruits; Ornamental plants; Micropropagation; Eucalyptus; Spices Record 89 of 1120 BIOMERIEUX CHILE SA Ave. Providencia 1945, Oficina 603, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 334 2933 (56)(2) 334 1593 FAX: (56)(2) 233 8151 Subsidiary of: BIOMERIEUX (France). Biological diagnostics for human health. Develops, produces and commercializes automated systems and reagents for medical analysis and industrial control. Main products aimed to infectology, immunochemistry, biochemistry and hormonology, as well as microbiological diagnostics for industry and environment. Bacteriology; Biologicals; Clinical chemistry; Diagnostics; Enzymology; Monoclonal antibodies; Reagents; Virology; Research; Biotechnology; RIA Record 90 of 1120 BIOMERIEUX MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Cuauht‚moc N§ 1338, Of. 404-A, Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac, Delegaci¢n Benito Ju rez 03310 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 604 0243 (52)(5) 605 8024 FAX: (52)(5) 604 0243 (52)(5) 605 8024 Subsidiary of: BIOMERIEUX (France). Biological diagnostics for human health. Develops, produces and commercializes automated systems and reagents for medical analysis and industrial control. Main products aimed to infectology, immunochemistry, biochemistry and hormonology, as well as microbiological diagnostics for industry and environment. Bacteriology; Biologicals; Clinical chemistry; Diagnostics; Enzymology; Monoclonal antibodies; Reagents; Virology; Research; Biotechnology; RIA Record 91 of 1120 BIOMUNDI CONSULTING (BIOMUNDI) Calle 200 N§ 1922 entre 19 y 21, Atabey, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16015, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 217708 (53)(7) 217711 (53)(7) 217964 (53)(7) 215170 FAX: (53)(7) 336529 EMAIL: direct@biotec.cu CONTACT: Eduardo Orozco Silva (Dir.) Ana Ivelise Navarro (Mgr., Prod. & Info. Serv.) Edgar S nchez Arbes£n (Mgr., Databases Prod.) Ana Isabel Le¢n (Mgr., Mktg.) Carlos Guerrero Garc¡a (Mgr., Consult.) Juan Carro Su rez (Mgr., Info.) Founded in 1992. Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFORMATION (IDICT) ( Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Offers consulting services and technical information. Production of high-quality databases, directories and information products for the biotechnological, medico-pharmaceutical industries and biosciences in general. Alternatives for solving problems in research, production and commercialization in biosciences. Its work is based on the most up-to-date principles of information management. Commercializes /BIOMUNDI (R) CD-ROM/ (database, descriptive non-bibliographic information regarding biotechnology and related fields from over 7 900 institutions from 132 countries (including BIOGLOSSARY, BIOLABELS and CONVI)); /BIOGLOSSARY (R)/ (database, over 2 500 terms on biotechnology and related fields in Spanish and English (printed and electronic versions)); /BIOLABELS (R)/ (software, use of adhesive labels with the names and addresses of the institutions included in BIOMUNDI Database in printed and electronic versions); /BIOMUNDI (R) DIRECTORY/ (publication, printed version of BIOMUNDI CD-ROM including 6 indexes); /BIOCIENCIAS EN CUBA. DIRECTORY/ (publication, printed version of the namesake descriptive non-bibliographic database containing information of such institutions as productive, commercial and service enterprises, centers for research and development, universities, medical care centers, information and consulting centers, associations, that is, every Cuban institution or institutions based in Cuba dealing with biosciences and related topics); /EL MUNDO EN HECHOS Y CIFRAS. FARMACIA Y BIOTECNOLOGIA/ (publication, compilation and analysis of the most important features of the world biotechnological and medico-pharmaceutical industry, through the most significant facts and numbers); /GUIA BIOMUNDI PARA LA EXPORTACION A CUBA/ (all the information required to make business in Cuba in biotechnological and medico-pharmaceutical industries). Offers courses (Information management on biotechnology); training (different aspects of information management); consulting; company and product profiles; market studies; trend studies; information monitoring (technological, commercial and financial information); information for contacts and business travels. Biotechnology; Health care industry; Biotechnology industry; Drug industry; Databases; Software; Information services; Consultancy services; Training courses; Market studies; Financial information; Commercialization Record 92 of 1120 BIOPLANT. COMPA¥IA CHILENA DE TABACO. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS VEGETALES PO Box 59-V, Ruta 68 km. 85, Fondo La Rotonda, Casablanca Chile TEL: (56) 741 061 TELEX: 330510 BCCT CK FAX: (56) 714 768 CONTACT: Luis Mosella A. Villalovos F. Andrade P. Cort‚s Dedicated to technology transfer and commercial production of apterygiformes, strawberries and apples using biotechniques such as micropropagation, germplasm and somaclonal variation. Supplies in vitro strawberries and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) germplasms. Offers training on micropropagation techniques. Produces 270 000 seedlings per year. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Somaclonal variation; Training courses; Fruits; Fragaria chiloensis; Apterygiformes Record 93 of 1120 BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. Caixa Postal 1141, 13100 Campinas Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 743 080 TELEX: (019) 2213 BTPL-BR FAX: (55)(192) 743 089 CONTACT: Iran Padro (Superintendent Dir.) Joao Lucio Azevedo (Dir., Res.) Founded in 1985. Brazilian biotechnology of plants devoted to research on biotechnology aspects. Subsidiaries: BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. ARARAQUARA-SP (Brazil). BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. CAMANDUCAIA-MG (Brazil). BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. CASA BRANCA-SP (Brazil). Biotechnology; Research; Plants; Plant biotechnology Record 94 of 1120 BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. ARARAQUARA-SP Portugal, 494, sala 07, Centro, CEP 14800, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 223 477 TELEX: (19) 2213 BTPL-BR Subsidiary of: BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. (Brazil). Brazilian biotechnology plants devoted to research on biotechnology aspects. Biotechnology; Research Record 95 of 1120 BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. CAMANDUCAIA-MG Rua Tiradentes, 222, Centro, MG CEP 37650 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 433 1187 TELEX: (19) 2213 BTPL-BR Subsidiary of: BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. (Brazil). Brazilian biotechnology plants devoted to research on biotechnology aspects. Biotechnology; Research Record 96 of 1120 BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. CASA BRANCA-SP Praca Ministro Costa Manso, 26 Sala 04, Centro, CEP 13700, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 712 146 TELEX: (19) 2213 BTPL-BR Subsidiary of: BIOPLANTA TECNOLOGIA DE PLANTAS S.A. (Brazil). Brazilian biotechnology plants devoted to research on biotechnology aspects. Biotechnology; Research Record 97 of 1120 BIOQUIMICA DO BRASIL SA (BIOBRAS) Praca Carlos Chagas, 49-3 Andar, Santo Agostinho, Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 337 6677 TELEX: (031) 1751 BQBR BR FAX: (55)(31) 355 7988 CONTACT: Guilherme Caldas Enrich (Pres.) Marcos Luiz Dos Mares Guia Founded in 1971. Produces chemicals including insulin, crystals, peptones, clinical diagnostic reagents, insulin preparation, enzymes, and also develops fermentation technology. Also involved in the production of anti-canine vaccine for humans, as well as Leishmaniasis vaccine. Chemicals; Clinical diagnostics; Enzymes; Fermentation; Insulin; Reagents; Vaccines; Leishmaniasis; Diagnostics; Peptones; Veterinary products Record 98 of 1120 BIOTECHNOLOGY GROUP OF HOLGUIN PROVINCE (GBPH) Calle 27 N§ 28 entre 4 y 6, Distrito Lenin, Holgu¡n Cuba TEL: (53)(24) 422020 (53)(24) 461181 TELEX: (028) 021281 EMAIL: cmhlg@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Roberto Rodr¡guez C¢rdova (Head, Group) Elena Fornet Hern ndez (Gen. Coord.) Matilde Palacio Jim‚nez (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info. and Advt.) Founded in 1991. Involved in research in plant biotechnology, mainly biofertilizers, diagnostic methods in vegetables, bioproducts for phytosanitary use, micropropagation by tissue culture and biofactory, applied nuclear techniques. Obtainment of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, species markers, bacterial-type vaccines for cattle, hyperimmune sera and gonadotropic hormone for food attainment. Uses the bioconversion through fermentation and projects the utilization of unicellular proteins. Produces a diagnostic kit used in criminology, SALVO-MIR bacterial vaccine for territorial isolations of Salmonellas. Works in diagnostic kits for leptospira using monoclonal antibodies. Hold a production technology of proteic honey and the attainment of desired microorganism in the proteic honey processes, foods conservation. FITOMET demonstrative method to deal with the genetic improvement and phytosanitary control by biotechnological and automated systems, the automated system FITOGEN to obtain the fundamental knowledge of methods in rapid and creative forms. Offers databases on research subjects. Plant biotechnology; Bioproducts; Foods; Feedstuff; Biofertilizers; Tissue cultures; Monoclonal antibodies; Polyclonal antibodies; Vaccines; Markers; Sera; Hormones; Bioconversion; Proteins; Databases; Biotechnology; Biomass; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Research; Kits; Diagnostics; Salmonella; Isolation; Microorganisms; Agriculture; Molecular immunology; Micropropagation Record 99 of 1120 BIOTECNOLOGIA E PRODUCAO AGRICOLA LTDA (SBS) Estrada Dos Tres Rios, 90 - sala 220, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22755 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 392 2689 CONTACT: Jos‚ G. Rocha Matos (Dir. Pres.) Founded in 1979. Works in plant tissue culture applied to agriculture. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Plant tissue culture Record 100 of 1120 BIOTECNOLOGIA MINERAL LTDA. (BIOMINING) Rua Pedroso Alvarenga 1208, 4 Andar, Itaim, Sao Paulo, SP 04.531 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 853 2900 CONTACT: Jos‚ Carlos Coimbra Paulo Guedes Develops bacterial leaching processes. Researches on emerald production from bacterial leaching. Biotechnology; Bacterial leaching; Minerals; Research Record 101 of 1120 BIOTECNOLOGIA PARTICIPACOES LTDA. (BIOPART) Rua Guajajaras, 40, Conj. 1005, Ed. Mirafiori, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.180 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 225 1094 (55)(31) 227 5763 TELEX: (031) 3357 DLOS BR CONTACT: Dailson Olzany Silva (Dir.) Provides chemicals such as hydrolytic enzymes and equipment for bioindustry. Carries out research on hydrolytic enzymes use for the obtainment of lactose from milk. Biotechnology; Chemicals; Enzymes; Lactose; Hydrolysis; Equipmet; Research; Milk Record 102 of 1120 BIOTEST S.A. INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO Rua Conde de Iraja 142, Sao Paulo, SP 04.118 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 549 8244 CONTACT: Rubens Goncalves do Nascimento Filho J. Rosemblit Develops diagnostic kits, sera, as well as researches on diagnostic kits based on monoclonal antibodies. Diagnostics; Kits; Monoclonal antibodies; Monoclonal antisera; Polyclonals; Sera; Research; Biotechnology Record 103 of 1120 BIOTICA S.A. M‚ndes de Andes 228, 1405 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 982 1437 (54)(1) 982 2790 CONTACT: Carlos L¢pez A. Ciai F. Vilella Produces 3 000 000 seedlings of potatoes and strawberries per year, using micropropagation techniques. Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Seedlings; Fragaria chiloensis; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Agriculture Record 104 of 1120 BLANVER FARMOQUIMICA LTD. R. Lucia 2, Parque Sao George, Cotia, Sao Paulo, SP 06700-000 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 492 4588 TELEX: (11) 71770 BLAK BR FAX: (55)(11) 492 5445 CONTACT: Valdemir Correa Passos (Mgr., Comm.) Ricardo Valelim (Tech. Assist., Mktg.) Involved in the raw material production for pharmaceuticals, including Microcrystalline cellulose (compaction aid), Sodium croscarmellose (dissolution and disintegrant aid), and Microcrystalline cellulose and CHC (viscosificant, thickener-thixotropic agent). Drugs; Raw materials; Chemistry Record 105 of 1120 BOEHRINGER ARGENTINA S.A.C.I.E.I. Cas. de Correo N§ 157, 1453 Sucursal 53 Viamonte 2213-15, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 112 542 (54)(1) 470 023 (54)(1) 470 026 (54)(1) 486 081 (54)(1) 486 083 TELEX: 17854 basa ar FAX: (54)(1) 111 2542 CB: Alcaloid Baires Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Analyses Record 106 of 1120 BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM Lower Bay St., PO Box 401, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 436 6530 TELEX: 2244 FAX: (1-809) 436 8966 Subsidiary of: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM AG (Germany). Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 107 of 1120 BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM DE CHILE LTDA. Casilla 16408 Correo 9, Calder¢n 43, Santiago de Chile 9 Chile TEL: (56)(2) 238 554 (56)(2) 256 026 (56)(2) 230 393 TELEX: 440462 bmchi.cz FAX: (56)(2) 745 686 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Analyzers Record 108 of 1120 BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM DE GUATEMALA S.A. 2a Ave. 2-67, Zona 10, Apartado Postal 1675, Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 341 802 TELEX: 5721 bomaca gu FAX: (502)(2) 318 143 CB: bomaca guatemala Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Analyses Record 109 of 1120 BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM URUGUAY S.A. Bulevar Gral. Artigas 1436, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 781 951 (598)(2) 799 770 TELEX: 23193 BMU UY FAX: (598)(2) 799 804 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Kits; Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents Record 110 of 1120 BONAPLAST, S.A. DE C.V. Jos‚ Mar¡a Rico N§ 102-PH. Del Valle, 03100 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 524 0862 (52)(5) 524 4907 TELEX: 1764373 BONAME FAX: (52)(5) 534 1529 CONTACT: Ricardo Keel (Dir., Comm.) Founded in 1966. Manufactures and exports PVC containers for suppositories and PVC containers for ovules. Containers; Drugs; Ovules (Drugs); Suppositories Record 111 of 1120 BRAZIL-HENKEL SA INDUSTRIAS QUIMICAS Ave. das Nacoes Unidas 10989, V. Olimpia, CP 30364, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 531 8111 TELEX: (011) 21685 Subsidiary of: HENKEL KG (Germany). Provides emulsifiers, antifoams, biocides and wetting agents. Antifoams; Biocides; Emulsions; Wetting Record 112 of 1120 BRISTOL DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Divisi¢n Westwood Pharmaceuticals, Ave. Ing. Walter C. Buchanan 233, 5300 Naucalpan de Ju rez, Estado de M‚xico Mexico Subsidiary of: BRISTOL-MYERS CO. (INDUSTRIAL DIVISION) (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 113 of 1120 BRISTOL FARMACEUTICA SA Calle 12 N§ 41-49, Apartado A‚reo 12375, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 277 0600 Subsidiary of: BRISTOL-MYERS CO. (INDUSTRIAL DIVISION) (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 114 of 1120 BRISTOL-MYERS PERUANA SA Av. Colonial 1562, Lima, apartado 2907, Lima 100 Peru TEL: (54)(1) 328 040 Subsidiary of: BRISTOL-MYERS CO. (INDUSTRIAL DIVISION) (United States of America). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 115 of 1120 BUCKMAN LABORATORIES, S.A. DE C.V. Paseo Cuahn huac Km. 13.5 Progreso 62550 Jiutepec, Mor. Mexico TEL: (52)(73) 190 344 TELEX: 173337 FAX: (52)(73) 190 385 CONTACT: Eduardo Velasco de la Llave (Mgr., Traffic) Founded in 1963. Manufactures and exports fungicides, antioxidants and antiozonants and agglutinants. Fungicides; Antioxidants; Agglutinants Record 116 of 1120 CA PRODUCTOS RONAVA Edificio Ronava, Final Calle Mara, Zona Industrial El Marqu‚s, Apartado 70496, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 239 6413 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 117 of 1120 CAMARA ARGENTINA DE ESPECIALIDADES MEDICINALES (CAEME) Syuoacga 1379, piso 4, 1011 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 393 8284 (54)(1) 393 5577 (54)(1) 393 5978 TELEX: 23 433 caeme ar FAX: (54)(1) 457 534 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 118 of 1120 CAMARA DE LA INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA DE CHILE A.G. Hernando de Aguirre 1981, Casilla 22-9, Providencia, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 225 2959 (56)(2) 225 2461 TELEX: 340 260 cif ck FAX: (56)(2) 205 2060 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Society. Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 119 of 1120 CAMARA DE LA INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA VENEZOLANA (CIFAVE) Centro Profesional del Este, piso 12 oficina 124, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 716 361 (58)(2) 725 376 TELEX: 29 726 cifa VC FAX: (58)(2) 392 601 Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 120 of 1120 CAMARA URUGUAYA DE ESPECIALIDADES MEDICINALES (CUEME) Plaza de Cagancha 1342, piso 20 oficina 9, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 916 816 (598)(2) 985 156 TELEX: 22417 uruross uy Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs; Drug industry Record 121 of 1120 CARBONATOS INDUSTRIALES, S.A. DE C.V. Lote El Rosario s/n Barrio del Calvario 42337 Zimap n, Hgo. Mexico TEL: (52)(772) 82054 (52)(772) 82677 FAX: (52)(772) 82054 CONTACT: Jes£s Ocampo (Gen. Mgr.) Founded in 1983. Manufactures and exports calcium carbonate. Calcium; Calcium carbonate Record 122 of 1120 CARFEPE S-A LIGADA A VALLE NORDESTE Rua Tupinambas, 360, Conj. 1302, S. 1501, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.120 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 224 9888 CONTACT: Admardo Terra Caldeira (Dir.) Involved in food industry. Food industry Record 123 of 1120 CARIBBEAN BIOTECHNOLOGY NETWORK Tunapuna Post Office, Tunapuna Trinidad and Tobago TTO) TEL: (1-809) 662 1175 (1-809) 662 7161 (1-809) 662 4161/2 TELEX: 24 438 CARIRI WG FAX: (1-809) 662 7177 CB: CARIRI TRINIDAD CONTACT: Desmond Ali (Chmn.) Founded in 1988. Part of: UNESCO MIRCEN SYSTEM Main objective is cooperation between Caribbean biotechnologists. A Biotechnology Directory for the sub-region is being created. Network Secretariat located at the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI). Publisher of /Caribbean Biotechnology Newsletter/. Biotechnology; Publications; Research Record 124 of 1120 CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECTION. DOCUMENTATION CENTRE PO Box 10827, Bank of Guyana Building, Georgetown Republic of Guyana TEL: (592)(2) 69281 TELEX: 2263 CARISEC GY 295 FAX: (592)(2) 67816 CB: CARIBSEC GUYANA CONTACT: C. Collins (Mgr., Info. Resources) Involved in energy policy, planning, conservation, and training in the region. Has carried out energy audits. Reconnaissance study of the geothermal potential of CARICOM Member states. Supports regional programmes in new renewable sources of energy. Offers library services. Energy; Conservation; Renewable energy; Training courses; Information services Record 125 of 1120 CARIBBEAN CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES. CARIBBEAN APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE PO Box 616, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 427 2681 TELEX: 2335WB CB: CHRISTOS CONTACT: C. Mason (Coord.) Promotes social and economic development through self-help activities; assesses needs, offers technical and financial support. Documentation centre with specialized section on appropriate technology. Services of the documentation centre are restricted to the staff of CARIBBEAN APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (CATC) and those who implement its programmes. Sponsors biomass and energy studies. Economics; Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 126 of 1120 CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK. TECHNICAL COOPERATION UNIT PO Box 408, Wildey, St. Michael Barbados TEL: (1-809) 431 1600 TELEX: 2287 WB FAX: (1-809) 426 2269 CB: CARIBANK BARBADOS CONTACT: P.W. Webster (Chief, Proj. Off.) Agency for International Development. Promotes the development and use of indigenous new and renewable sources of energy, such as wind, solar, biomass and mini-hydro in the Caribbean. Geared towards the implementation of pilot-demonstration projects, analytical studies, and the collection and dissemination of energy information. There has been a recent shift in emphasis to the more traditional renewable larger-scale hydro as well as more emphasis on investment-oriented projects and energy conservation. Publishes a quarterly newsletter and a number of energy bulletins, manuals, information packages, and various reports on completed activities. Publisher of /TEU Newsletter/. Renewable energy; Energy; Solar energy; Biomass; Collections; Conservation; Publications; Transformation; Information services Record 127 of 1120 CARMELITA S.A. Avenida 9.0 Norte, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 686 863 Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 128 of 1120 CARTAGENA AGREEMENT BOARD. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT Casilla Postal 18-1177, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 414 212 TELEX: 20104 JUNAC LIMA PE FAX: (54)(1) 420 111 CONTACT: R. Arcaya (Chief) Improves and develops the use of energy sources for economic development. Works in the development of an information system on energy planning; evaluation of energy resources; technical cooperation for energy development. Supports conferences and meetings. Offers information services. Energy; Economics; Information services; Renewable energy Record 129 of 1120 CASA PLARRE, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Cuauht‚moc N§ 220. Doctores 06720 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 578 0200 (52)(5) 578 5285 FAX: (52)(5) 761 6526 CONTACT: Rodolfo Schoer (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1955. Exports ultrasound equipment. Ultrasound; Medical equipment Record 130 of 1120 CATIE. UNIDAD DE BIOTECNOLOGIA PO Box 15, Catie 7170, Turrialba Costa Rica TEL: (506) 560 232 FAX: (506) 561 533 CONTACT: V¡ctor Villalobos M. Berthouly J. Escalant R. Lastra J. Sandoval Involved in technology transfer and research of bananas, coffee (Coffea) and cocoa (Theobroma cacao) using biotechniques such as germplasm conservation, organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis. Supplies in vitro coffee, cocoa and banana germplasms. Offers training on germplasm conservation, organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis aspects. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Coffea arabica; Theobroma cacao; Training courses; Conservation; Germplasm; Somatic embryogenesis; Research; Organogenesis; Musa sp. Record 131 of 1120 CBPF Rua Xavier Sigaud, 150, Ed. Cesar Lattes, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20.280 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 541 0337 R:178 CONTACT: Henrique Lins de Barros Involved in chemicals production by bacterial leaching. Bacterial leaching; Chemicals Record 132 of 1120 CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS (CEDEIC) Luz N§ 375 entre Compostela y Picota, Habana Vieja, CP 10100, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 612846 (53)(7) 612896 (53)(7) 619505 FAX: (53)(7) 625605 CONTACT: Luis Emilio Garc¡a Magari¤o (Dir.) V¡ctor Fajer Avila Margarita Cobas Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Researches on laser and its application in medicine, and pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and sugar industries. Manufactures scientific equipment for laboratories, among them polarimeters, ellipsometers, spectrometers. Takes part in the formulation of guidelines of the national policy in laser subjects, optics and its uses. Researches on mechanics and electronics; laboratory equipment; medical equipment; ellipsometers; spectrometers; laser. Research; Medicine; Biomedical industry; Food industry; Sugar industry; Electronic industry; Laboratory equipment; Medical equipment; Ellipsometers; Spectrometers; Laser Record 133 of 1120 CENTER OF ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH (CIMA) Ctra. Central Km. 21, Loma de Tierra, Cotorro, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(6820) 2181 (53)(6820) 4919 (53)(6820) 4906 CONTACT: Jos‚ R. Morales (Dir.) Roberto Solano Andr‚s Dom¡nguez (Head, Dev. Dpt.) Jos‚ J. Hern ndez (VD) Rodolfo Pedroso (Head, Animal Repro. Dpt.) Founded in 1970. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Embryo transfer technology including freezing micromanipulation, transgenic animals in vitro fertilization. Artificial insemination. Female reproduction. Radioimmunoassays. Population genetics and blood typing. All these topics are developed in cattle sheep, goat and other species of farm animals. Research; Embryo freezing; Embryo transfer; Transgenic animals; Artificial insemination; Cattle; Goats; RIA; Sheeps; Animal reproduction; Genetic engineering; Molecular genetics; Biotechnology; Agriculture Record 134 of 1120 CENTER OF BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (CIB) Calle 134 entre 23 y 25, Cubanac n, Playa, AP 6996, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 200071-78 (53)(7) 201089 TELEX: (028) 511072 cubacib FAX: (53)(7) 218070 CONTACT: Marisela Su rez Pedroso (Dir.) Manuel de J. Ara¤a Rosa¡nz (VD, Res.) Iraldo Bello Rivero (Head, Teaching) Manuel Selman-Houssein Sosa (Head, Automation) Founded in 1981. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INTERFERON RESEARCH (Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTH-APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY ( Cuba). REGIONAL PROGRAM OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (PNUD-UNIDO-UNESCO) (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Development of genetic engineering and biotechnology. Research projects include cellular transformation mechanisms by human Papilloma virus (HPV) and the effect of natural alpha-interferon upon infections caused by such virus; featuring of natural and recombinant IFN; monitoring of IFN-receptor interaction and gene polymorphism for the receptor, enhanced immune responses through interleukin 2 of cytotoxic activity and modification by human dependent mechanisms, therapeutics aimed at IL-2 receptor; biomodulators of inflammatory responses, effects and signalling mechanisms; identification of inflammatory response markers useful for the prognosis and diagnosis; leukocyte dialyzable extract-mediated immunomodulation mechanisms; TNF. Commercializes HEBERON ALFA N (natural alpha-interferon); HEBERTRANS (dialyzable extract of leukocyte transfer factor (EDL-TF)). Biology; Biotechnology; Bioengineering; Research; Genetic engineering; Cell transformation; Biotechnology industry; Gamma interferon; Interferons; Genes; Infectious diseases; Therapy; Alpha interferon; Interleukins; TNF; Viruses; HPV; Markers; Biomodulators; Diseases; Human diseases; Immune response; Transfer factor; Leukocytes; Medicine; Molecular genetics; Genetics; Interleukin-2 Record 135 of 1120 CENTER OF BIOPLANTS Ctra. Ciego-Mor¢n Km. 9, CP 69450, Ciego de Avila Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 335040 (53)(332) 24016 (53)(332) 25768 TELEX: (028) 32105 FAX: (53)(7) 335040 EMAIL: isaca@ceniai.cu isaca@reduniv.edu.cu CONTACT: Carlos G. Borroto Nordelo (Dir.) Justo Gonz lez Olmedo (VD, Sci. & Tech.) Founded in 1991. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: CIEGO DE AVILA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). INTERAMERICAN CITRUS NETWORK, FAO LATIN AMERICAN NETWORK OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY (REDBIO) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLANT TISSUE CULTURE (IAPTC) Researches on biochemistry and plant physiology, monoclonal antibodies, obtainment of new plant varieties, pineapple, citrus and ornamental plant micropropagation by tissue culture, plant breeding, pineapple and sugar cane somatic embryogenesis, biofertilizers, biological control, synthetic seeds production and bioactive substances. Develops and commercializes plants; vitroplants (pineapple, musa and ornamental plants as Ficus, Syngonium, Schefflera, Spathiphyllum, Ixora, Bouganvillea, Phylodendron, Roses, etc.); proteases (basic and applied software for laboratories specialized in plant biotechnology). Offers postgraduate courses; training; advising; research projects and consulting. Biotechnology; Agriculture; Tissue cultures; Embryogenesis; Somatic embryogenesis; Research; Ornamental plants; Biofertilizers; Citrus; Seeds; Synthetic seeds; Micropropagation; Plant biotechnology; Biological control; Plants; Plant varieties; Monoclonal antibodies; Training courses; Musa sp.; Proteases; Biochemistry; Physiology; Software; Ananas comosus; Plant breeding; Saccharum officinarum; Consultancy services; Bioactive products Record 136 of 1120 CENTER OF CLINICAL RESEARCH (CIC) Calle 45 esq. 34, Reparto Kohly, Playa, AP 607, Zona Postal 13, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 227055 (53)(7) 290427 FAX: (53)(7) 290427 EMAIL: cic@cic.sld.cu CONTACT: Juan F. Batista Cu‚llar (Dir.) Jos‚ Luis Rodr¡guez (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info.) Ram¢n Ortiz (Gen. Resp., Res.) Founded in 1992. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Researches on clinical assays and in nuclear medicine. Offers medical services like imaging, mainly ultrasound, cardiology, neurology and nephrology. Research; Clinical assays; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Ultrasound; Cardiology; Neurology; Nuclear medicine; Health care; Health services Record 137 of 1120 CENTER OF DRUG RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (CIDEM) Calle 20 N§ 1615 entre Ave. Rancho Boyeros y Calzada de Puentes Grandes, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10600, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 810818 (53)(7) 810830 (53)(7) 811944 (53)(7) 811913 (53)(7) 811902 TELEX: (028) 512201 CONTACT: Marlene Porto Verdecia (Dir.) Sergio Consuegra Molina (VD, Res.) Angela Alfonso Manso (VD, Tech.) Georgina Velazco Roque (VD, Tech. Control) Nilo Dom¡nguez Garzo (VD, Natural Prod.) Manuel Collazo Herrera Founded in 1961. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). MEDICAL AND DRUG INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF FINISHED FORM OF DRUGS (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF NATURAL PRODUCTS (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACY (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Researches on natural products and their application for the drug industry; studies on medicinal plants and their therapeutic use. Development of technology to produce finished drugs. It is part of the National System for Phytogenic Resources. Commercializes /GUIAS TERAPEUTICAS DE PLANTAS MEDICINALES/ , (Therapeutic guides of medicinal plants); /ARTICULOS CIENTIFICOS DE MEDICAMENTOS Y CIENCIAS FARMACEUTICAS/, (Scientific articles on drugs and pharmaceutical sciences) (database). Offers courses about the medical and pharmaceutical industries, quality control of drugs; information; market studies on drugs. Research; Drugs; Biologicals; Medicinal plants; Drug industry; Quality control systems; Databases; Publications; Market studies; Information services; Phytogenetics; Plants Record 138 of 1120 CENTER OF EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY. NATIONAL CENTER FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS BREEDING (CETEX) Ctra. del Cacahual Km. 21, Bejucal, AP 3, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 2265 (53)(683) 3951 (53)(683) 4444 (53)(7) 877132 TELEX: (028) 512233 EMIDICT CU FAX: (53)(7) 336075 CONTACT: Francisco Gonz lez (Dir.) Onelio Carballo (Head, Anal. Chem. Dpt.) Tom s Verdura (Head, Pathology Dpt.) Antonia Remigio (Head, Genotoxicology Dpt.) Gladys P‚rez (Head, Clinical Lab.) Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). NATIONAL CENTER FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS BREEDING (CENPALAB) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Researches on the use of laboratory animals. Efficient use of biomodels and implementation of the most recent technology in experimental toxicology. Training of specialists and technicians. Offers services of experimental toxicology (determination and assessment of the harm or benefit caused by substances or products developed by the biotechnological, medical, pharmaceutical and natural product industries); analytic chemistry, pathological anatomy, genotoxicity, and clinical laboratory. All theses services are offered by contract to foreign entities. Research; Toxicology; Biotechnology; Drug industry; Biotechnology industry; Laboratory animals; Training courses; Medicine Record 139 of 1120 CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (CAMAGUEY) (CIGB) AP 387, Camagey 1, Camagey Cuba TEL: (53)(32) 61014 (53)(32) 61295 TELEX: (028) 31319 FAX: (53)(32) 61587 EMAIL: root@cigbcam.cigb.edu.cu CONTACT: Rolando Mor n Valdivia (Dir.) Idania Wong Padilla Eulogio Pimentel V zquez Founded in 1989. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (HAVANA CITY) (CIGB) (Cuba). Member of: CAMAGUEY SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Develops vaccines against animal diseases. Also produces monoclonal antibodies and diagnostic kits. Carries out studies on plant varieties and gene transfer. Research; Biotechnology; Drugs; Vaccines; Monoclonal antibodies; Animal diseases; Diagnostics; Kits; Genetic engineering; Molecular genetics; Genes; Agriculture; Plant biotechnology; Plant varieties; Plants Record 140 of 1120 CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (HAVANA CITY) (CIGB) Ave. 31 entre 158 Y 190, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 10600, AP 6162, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 218008 (53)(7) 336008 TELEX: (028) 512330 (028) 511072 FAX: (53)(7) 218070 (53)(7) 336008 EMAIL: limonta@titan.cigb.edu.cu CONTACT: Manuel Limonta Vidal (Dir. Gen.) Luis Herrera Mart¡nez (VD, Prod.) Jos‚ de la Fuente Garc¡a (VD, Res.) Marisel Quintana Esquivel (VD, Quality Control) Rolando Rodr¡guez Fern ndez (VD, Collaboration & Intl. Rel.) Francisco Alea Fern ndez (VD, Teaching & Postgraduate Studies) Founded in 1986. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTH-APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY ( Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF INTERFERON RESEARCH LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF INTERFERON RESEARCH (Cuba). REGIONAL PROGRAM OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (PNUD-UNIDO-UNESCO) (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY ( Italy). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). CELL BIOLOGY NETWORK Develops interferon; monoclonal antibodies; diagnostic kits; enzymes; reagents; software; recombinant proteins. Commercializes HEBERBIOVAC HB (R) (injection, recombinant anti-hepatitis B vaccine); HEBERQUINASA (R) (injection, recombinant streptokinase); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (injection, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (cream, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (collyrium, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (injection, recombinant alpha-2b interferon); HEBERMIN (cream, containing epidermal growth factor); RECVIH (system for the detection of IgG antibodies against HIV-1); AUBIO (system for the detection of human antibodies IgG Toxoplasma gondii type); CB-TSH.1 (anti-hormone stimulating the human thyroid gland); CB-IgE.1 (human anti-immunoglobulin E); CB-IgE 2 (human anti-immunoglobulin E); CB-FSH.1 (anti-hormone stimulating the human follicle); CB-IL2.1 (human anti-Interleukina 2); CB-IL2.2 (human anti-interleukin 2); CB-IFNA 2.4 (human anti alpha-2b interferon); CB-IFNA 2.3 (human anti alpha-2b interferon, neutralization of the antiviral effect); CB-IFNG.10 (human anti-gamma interferon); CB-BG.1 (anti-beta galactosidase); CB-HSV2.1 (identification of Herpes simplex 2 virus); CB-CL.1 (identification of Chlamydia trachomatis); CB-p24.1 (identification of HIV-1); CB-RSV.1 (identification of syncytial respiratory virus); CB-Pf.2 (identification of Plasmodium falciparum); CB-CEA 1 (detection of carcinoembryonic antigen); CB-R.1 and CB-R.2 (anti-rotavirus 90 kD protein); CB-PVX.1. (anti-X potato virus); CB-PVY.1 (anti-Y potato virus); CB-PLRV.1 (anti-virus of potato leave winding); CB-Hep.1 (hepatitis B surface anti-antigen); CB.Nm.1 (anti-P1 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.2 (anti-P2 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.3 (anti-P3 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.4 (anti-protein of 31 kD of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis for B 385 strain); IA-CB-LDL.1 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-LDL.2 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-LDL.3 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-ApoA1.1 (anti-ApoA1 lipoproteins); IA-CB-ApoA1.2 (anti-ApoA1 lipoproteins); CB-tPA.1 (anti-activator of human plasminogen); CB-tPA.2. (anti-activator of human plasminogen); CB-Fib1 (anti-fibrin); CB-Sk.2 (anti-streptokinase); CB-EGF.1 (anti-human epidermal growth factor, neutralizing EGF effect); CB-EGF.2 (anti-human and murine epidermal growth factor); RECVIH (diagnostic system for the detection of IgG antibodies against HIV-1); AUBIO (diagnostic system for the detection of human antibodies IgG Toxoplasma gondii type); alpha amylase; mucorenin; lactase; kimosine-bovine; technology for the production of glucose and fructose invert syrup by biotechnological methods; /HEBERSOFT/ automated programs for biotechnological research and production, such as /BIOSOS/ software, nucleic acids and protein analysis; /BIOCROM/ software, computer system for the control of liquid chromatography processes; /BIOFERMACS/ software, interactive system for the control of fermentation processes; /SYNSOS/ software, automated program to aid the design of synthetic genes. Offers postgraduate and training courses (related to genetic engineering and biotechnology); research projects. Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Research; Genetic engineering; Biotechnology industry; Agriculture; Biologicals; Diagnostics; Enzymes; Interferons; Modification; Drugs; Reagents; Restriction enzymes; Vaccines; Hepatitis; Epidermal growth factor; Chromatography; Proteins; Gene recombination; Toxoplasmosis; Quality control systems; Software; Molecular genetics; Plasmodium falciparum; Solanum tuberosum; Antigens; Molecular biology; Meningitis; Chlamydia; Human diseases; Lipoproteins; Drug industry; Streptokinase; Viruses; CEA; HIV; Herpes simplex; AIDS; Automation; Nucleic acid; Recombinant proteins; Training courses; Genetics; Molecular immunology; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Medicine; Apolipoproteins; Identification; IgG; Diseases; Lactases; Hormones; Thyroid; IgE; Interleukin-2; Antivirals; Rotaviruses; Membranes; Toxoplasma; Enzyme technology; Analyses; Sugars; Amylases; Fructose; Glucose; Infectious diseases; Meningococcus; Glands; TSH; Genes; Gene synthesis; Gamma interferon; Beta galactosidases; Syncytial viruses; Plasminogen activators; Fibrin Record 141 of 1120 CENTER OF IMMUNOASSAY (CIE) Calle 134 N§ 154 esq. Ave. 25, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 11600, AP 6945, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 202946-49 TELEX: (028) 512439 FAX: (53)(7) 336514 CONTACT: Jos‚ Luis Fern ndez Yero (Dir. Gen.) Rosa Sol¡s Rodr¡guez (VD, Immunochem.) Ivo Delgado (VD, Instrumentation) Founded in 1986. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SECTION OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEONATAL SCREENING BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Research, development and production of biological reagents such as human and plant monoclonal antibodies, diagnostic kits and equipment for the diagnosis in public health services, based on immunoenzymatic principles and other immunoanalytical methods. Quality control laboratories and technical assistance departments. It runs a National Network of over 100 laboratories using SUMA technology in mass monitoring programs and in research. Engaged in the development of diagnostic kits; diagnostic equipment. Commercializes SUMA (R) (Ultramicroanalytic system for very complex diagnosis); ERIZO(R) (Automatic multipipettes); MAS (R) (Slide washers); UMELISA (R) (diagnostic kit line); Diagnostic kits:; UMELISA-AFP; UMELISA-TSH; UMELISA-T4; UMELISA-IgE; UMELISA-HBsAG; UMELISA-HIV; UMELISA-CHAGAS; UMELISA-CEA; UMELISA-MENINGO; UMELISA-TOXOPLASMA; UMELISA-RUBELLA; UMETEST-PKU; UMELISA-DENGUE; UMELISA-TETANOS; CEA; Medicine; Equipmet; Medical equipment; Research; Biotechnology; Biotechnology industry; Health care industry; Immunoassays; ELISA; Laboratory equipment; Analyses; Clinical analyzers; Kits; Reagents; Immunoglobulins; TSH; Viruses; HIV; Hepatitis; HBsAg; Diagnostics; Pipettes; Tetanus; Toxoids; Meningitis; Toxoplasmosis; Metabolism; Rubella; Readers; Human diseases; Chagas' disease; T4; Dengue; IgE; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Molecular immunology Record 142 of 1120 CENTER OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Ave. Capitao Messias Ribeiro 625, CEP 12.600 Lorena, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(12) 552 3922 Part of: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Brazil). Develops ethanol, single proteins and charcoal. Methods for sugar and lignin production from cellulosic materials. Celluloses; Ethanol; Lignin; Proteins; Sugars; Biomass; Charcoal; Alcohols; Energy; Renewable energy; Biofuels; Bioenergy; Biotechnology Record 143 of 1120 CENTER OF ISOTOPES (CI) Valle de la Victoria Km. 14«, San Jos‚ de las Lajas, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 911086 (53)(7) 910668 TELEX: (028) 512988 FAX: (53)(7) 331188 (53)(7) 338650 CONTACT: Jos‚ Mor¡n Zorrilla (Dir.) Eunice Olir‚ Alvarez Jorge Cruz Arencibia Ram¢n Ortiz Rodr¡guez Division of: NUCLEAR AGENCY (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL BODY FOR ATOMIC ENERGY Develops radiopharmaceuticals (brain disease diagnostics, treatment of intestinal ulcer, and diagnostics of third generation technetium diagnostics). Commercializes diagnostic kits (metabolic diseases and physiologic processes; radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnostics of chronic, degenerative, inflammatory and infectious diseases; radioimmunoanalysis. Offers courses; master courses; services of molecule marking and drugs (Tecnecio-99m, P-32, H-3, C-14 and S-35); radiologic protection; document elaboration for radioisotope laboratory and room licensing; chemical and nuclear analysis; wide range of matrixes; scientific and technical services. Research; Diagnostics; Human diseases; Degenerative diseases; Infectious diseases; Radiopharmaceuticals; Kits; Drugs; Analyses; Carbon; Sulfur; Labelling; Phosphorus; Iron; Cerebrovascular diseases; Radioisotopes; Isotopes; Chemical analysis; Ulcers; Brain; Metabolism; Physiology; Molecules Record 144 of 1120 CENTER OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL RESEARCH (CIMEQ) Calle 216 y 11-B, Siboney, Playa, AP 6096, Habana 6, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 210152 (53)(7) 218588 TELEX: (028) 512409 CIMEQ CU FAX: (53)(7) 336440 EMAIL: cimeq@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Alfredo A. Hern ndez Mart¡nez (Dir.) Manuel Cepero Nogueira (Deputy VD) Domingo D¡az Delgado (VD, Teaching & Res.) Pedro Garciarena P‚rez (VD, Mktg.) Founded in 1982. Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Uses advanced technologies in a wide range of clinical and surgical specialties. Carries out biomedical research and is engaged in the development and employment of monoclonal antibodies for human use. Commercializes scientific videos. Offers training on laser techniques and use of hydroxyapatite; course-workshops on intervening radiology, ozone therapy, experimental surgery, maxillofacial prosthesis, laser therapy; medical care (radiology, ozone therapy, maxillofacial prosthesis, laser therapy, surgery). Medicine; Human diseases; Training courses; Laser; Health services; Ozone; Surgery; Biomedical research; Prosthesis; Therapy; Health care; Monoclonal antibodies Record 145 of 1120 CENTER OF MINING AND METALLURGIC INDUSTRY RESEARCH (CIPIMM) Finca La Luisa, Ctra. Varona N§ 12028, Capdevila, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 442313-17 CONTACT: Angel S nchez Uses bioleaching for copper recovery. Research; Bacterial leaching; Copper; Biotechnology; Biotechnology industry Record 146 of 1120 CENTER OF MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (CIM) Calle 216 Esq. 15, Atabey, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16040, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 216811 (53)(7) 335049 (53)(7) 333509 FAX: (53)(7) 333509 EMAIL: monoclon@ceniai.cu monoclon@infomed.cu CONTACT: Agust¡n Lage D vila (Dir.) Rolando P‚rez Rodr¡guez (VD, Res.) Joaqu¡n Vill n Guerra (Tech. VD) Teresita Rodr¡guez Founded in 1989. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). NATIONAL PROGRAM OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Research and production institution for the development of molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Develops products in the field of monoclonal antibodies and vaccines for cancer. Its output amounts to 300 grams of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) from ascitic fluid and to several kilograms from higher cell culture in fermenters and bioreactors. Researches on gangliosides and receptors of the epidermal growth factor, and studies have been started on antidiotypical antibodies. Engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies (for the treatment of epidermal lymphomas and carcinomas and for immunohistochemistry); tumor markers (new ELISA system); radioactive monoclonal antibodies used in tumor imaging. Commercializes IOR cea-ser-kit (based on ELISA method of serum determination of the carcinoembryonic antigen for the monitoring of patients with colon, breast and lung cancer); IOR LYMPHO KIT (identifying test, used in T-cell and lymphocytes B subsystem in cell suspension to study immunodeficiency diseases, infectious diseases and self-immune disorders, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma and to monitor patients with implanted organs); IOR t3 anti CD 3 (therapeutic monoclonal antibody for the treatment or prophylaxis of kidney implant acute rejection); IOR theophylline (IgG2a) (monitoring of theophylline in blood); IOR ApoB (IgG2b) (apolipoprotein B quantification, epitope I); IOR ApoB (IgG2b) (apolipoprotein B quantification, epitope II); IOR ApoA (IgG2a) (apolipoprotein AI quantification, epitope I); IOR ApoA (IgG2a) (apolipoprotein AI quantification, epitope IV); IOR HBsAg (IgG1) (determination of Hepatitis B surface antigen, Ad subtype in human serum); IOR anti-5BrVdr (IgG1) (cell proliferation studies by non-radioactive DNA determination); Leucocyte marker monoclonal antibodies such as IOR T1 (IgG2a) anti CD6; IOR T3 (IgG2a) anti CD3; IOR T4 (IgG2a) anti CD4; IOR T5 (IgG1) anti CD2b; IOR T6 (IgG3) anti CD1; IOR T8 (IgG2a) anti CD8; IOR T11 (IgG1) anti CD2a; IOR dr1 (IgG2a) anti HLA class II; IOR L3 (IgG1) anti CD45; IOR n1 (IgG1); Tumor marker monoclonal antibodies such as IOR ck2 (IgG1); IOR ceal (IgG1); IOR egf-r3 (IgG2a) and other monoclonal antibodies. Offers international courses and monoclonal antibodies purification services. Diagnostics; Antibodies; Research; Antigens; Cell cultures; Kits; Leukocytes; Tumor markers; Implants; Rejection; Lymphomas; IgG; Epidermal growth factor; Cancer; Leukemia; Kidneys; Training courses; T4; T3; Neoplasms; Granulocytes; Immune system; T-cells; Oncology; Drug industry; Human diseases; Medicine; Monocytes; Tissues; CEA; Adenocarcinoma; Colorectal cancer; Breast; Hybridomas; Genetics; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Molecular immunology; Vaccines; Monoclonal antibodies; Purification; Apolipoproteins; Hepatitis Record 147 of 1120 CENTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (CQF) Ave. 21 y Calle 200, Atabey, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16042, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 217822 (53)(7) 217809 (53)(7) 217925 TELEX: (028) 511582 cnica.cu FAX: (53)(7) 336471 EMAIL: cqf00@ceniai.cu cqf@infomed.cu CONTACT: Alberto N£¤ez Sell‚s (Dir.) Miguel de la Hoz Brito (Dir., Comm.) Jos‚ A. Gonz lez Lavaut (Dir., Chem. Synth.) Carlos Vall¡n Plous (Dir., Biotech.) Founded in 1989. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). NATIONAL CENTER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CNIC) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Researches on the production of bioactive compounds for human and veterinary drugs. Projects cover from the experimental production in laboratories to the development of technology for industrial purposes. Studies on production and use of pesticides. Its main therapeutic aims are transmissible infectious diseases, inflammatory processes, and chimiotherapeutic treatment of cancer. Design and manufacturing of equipment for the drug and biotechnological industries; hardware and software for process control and laboratory studies. Development of technology by organic and inorganic chemical synthesis; fermentation processes and obtainment of natural products. Engaged in the development of equipment for industrial employment in pharmaceutics and biotechnology. Commercializes Q-ULCER (R) (colloidal bismuth subcitrate for the treatment of peptic ulcer); LOBENZARIT (treatment of rheumatoid arthritis); DEUNOMICINA CLORHIDRATO (antibiotic, belongs to the anthricyclines group); PROSTACICLINA 12 (treatment of rheumatoid arthritis); PLEXAPROST (prostaglandin derivative for the improvement of fertility and animal husbandry yields); FENOTIAZINA (veterinary antiparasitic for animal husbandry); HERGOFERM (computer system for the monitoring and surveillance of fermentation processes); /DATATOX/ (software, package for statistical processing of drug toxicological assessment results). Offers biological evaluation; preclinical evaluation; chemical analysis. Biotechnology; Medicine; Research; Drug industry; Chemical synthesis; Fermentation; Chemistry; Ulcers; Chemical industry; Computation; Arthritis; Human diseases; Veterinary; Bovines; Equipmet; Human medicine; Chemical analysis; Quality control systems; Cattle; Bioactive products; Swines; Design; Purification; Chromatography; Organic chemistry; Fermenters; Toxicology; Drugs; Microbiological analysis; Veterinary products; Laboratory equipment; Plant biotechnology; Agriculture; Inorganic chemistry; Biology; Genetic improvement; Analytical chemistry; Strains; Metabolites; Microorganisms; Genetics; Streptomyces; Pharmacology; Nitrogen; Rheumatoid arthritis; Biomass; Assays; Physiopathology; Metabolism; Clinical assays; Information services; Databases; Publications; Extracts; Pesticides; Software; Infectious diseases; Inflammatory syndromes; Cancer Record 148 of 1120 CENTER OF PLACENTARY HISTOTHERAPY (CHP) Calle 18 N§ 4302 esq. 43, Miramar, Playa, AP 16046, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 203961 (53)(7) 332524 (53)(7) 225511-19 TELEX: (028) 511609 PALCO CU FAX: (53)(7) 228382 CONTACT: Carlos Miyares Cao (Dir.) Ileana Hollands Barca (Head, Pub. Rel.) Gabino Alegre Mederos (Adm.) Founded in 1986. Part of: CORPORACION CUBANACAN S.A. (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Research, development and production of new substances derived from human placenta used in cosmetics and drugs for the treatment of several diseases such as vitiligo, psoriasis and alopecia. Commercializes MELAGENINA LOCION (skin pigmentation stimulating factor for the treatment of vitiligo); BIOPLA AP-841 (antipsoriasis gel); BIOPLA AA-851 (antialopecia extract); BIOPLA BD-821 (dermal bioactivator); BIOPLA FE-851 (epidermal photoprotector); BIOPLA AA-851-CH (bioactive shampoo); BIOPLA CD-831 (dietary supplement); Ophthalmic antiinflammatories; Thromboplastin (blood clotting stimulating factor); Collagens (for cosmetic uses); Lung surfactants; Bioactive soap. Offers information (on diseases related to the center's profile); medical care; training for patients on the use of these products; cosmetic amniotherapy (method to revitalize the organism). Medicine; Research; Drug industry; Cosmetic industry; Drugs; Biomedicals; Biologicals; Biochemicals; Dermatologicals; Hematologicals; Placenta; Psoriasis; Factor III; Training courses; Human diseases; Dermatological diseases; Health services; Diseases; Ophthalmology; Bioactive products; Cosmetics; Pigments; Gel; Skin; Therapy; Health care; Dermatology; Antiinflammatory agents; Collagens; Surfactants; Lungs Record 149 of 1120 CENTER OF RESEARCH ON MICROELECTRONICS. "JOSE ANTONIO ECHEVERRIA" HIGHER POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE (CIME/ISPJAE) Antigua Ctra. a Vento Km. 8, Capdevila, Boyeros, CP 10800, AP 8016, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 443488 FAX: (53)(7) 332429 EMAIL: ispjae@ceniai.cu ispjae@reduniv.cu CONTACT: Ofelia Mart¡nez Morell (Dir.) Alberto Hern ndez P‚rez (Head, Tech. Dpt.) Mar¡a Luisa Corona Herrera (Head, Res. Dpt.) Founded in 1969. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). HIGHER POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE "JOSE ANTONIO ECHEVERRIA" (Cuba). Member of: INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Develops biosensors compatible with microelectronic technology. Signal processing and its treatment. Biosensors for temperature, pressure, humidity, chemicals, ISFET, etc. Produces STP-030 thermic probe to pyrogenic tests, TTH-030 probe of relative humidity-temperature, TT-030 probe of environment temperature, TIT-030 temperature indicator transmissor, TIPD-030 pressure indicator transmissor, intelligent multisensor, PH meter, portable ammonia-meter, digital gaussmeter. Offers repair services of equipment; sensors, design of instruments, training and post-graduate courses. Research; Biosensors; Microelectronics; Training courses; Engineering services; Chemicals; pH meters; Equipmet; Design; Instrumentation Record 150 of 1120 CENTER OF SOFTWARE AND ROBOTICS (EICISOFT) Calle 24 N§ 408 entre 23 y 25, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 323554 (53)(7) 323556 (53)(7) 323501 (53)(7) 323555 (53)(7) 309916 (53)(7) 309924 (53)(7) 309913 FAX: (53)(7) 333181 EMAIL: eicisoft@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Daniel Fern ndez L¢pez (Dir.) Marcelino Guti‚rrez (Head, Comm. Dpt.) Juan Fern ndez Gonz lez (Pres., Sci. Board) Founded in 1989. Part of: MINISTRY OF STEEL AND MECHANICAL INDUSTRY AND ELECTRONICS (SIME) ( Cuba). Member of: INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Develops and produces computerized systems and equipment for medicine and other applications in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical-chemical industries. Also develops equipment and electronic devices for industrial automation, reduction of energy consumption and other applications. Services: installation of techniques and computer systems. Its products are commercialized under the trade marks EICISOFT (R) and DIGIMAG (R). Market; Computerized control; Equipmet; Biomedical industry; Biotechnology industry; Drug industry; Automation; Engineering services; Computation; Software; Medicine; Chemical industry; Health care industry Record 151 of 1120 CENTER OF SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH (CIES) Ctra. de Siboney Km. 5, Reparto Abel Santamar¡a, MICRO III, Santiago de Cuba, CP 908, AP 4065, Santiago de Cuba Cuba TEL: (53)(226) 47131 (53)(226) 47186 TELEX: (028) 61254 cmict.cu FAX: (53)(226) 41579 EMAIL: cmstgo@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Suitberto Cabrera Garc¡a (Dir.) Lisandro V zquez Hern ndez (VD) Juan Albart Guerra (Head, Wind Energy Dpt.) Founded in 1985. Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: SANTIAGO DE CUBA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Researches on the application of new materials, methods and schemes to eolic and solar energy for their utilization as renewable sources of energy. Manufactures experimental eolic and solar devices and equipment. Develops technologies for culturing microalgae from agricultural waste for animal breeding and for manufacture of drugs like pigments, carotenoids, chlorophyll extracts and algae compresses. Research; Energy; Renewable energy; Equipmet; Microalgae; Wastes; Feedstuff; Drugs; Chlorophyll; Algae; Pigments; Extracts; Solar energy; Biomass; Bioconversion; Biotechnology; Bioenergy Record 152 of 1120 CENTER OF STUDIES APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY (CEADEN) Calle 30 N§ 502 entre 5¦ y 7¦, Miramar, Playa, AP 6122, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 227965 (53)(7) 221518 (53)(7) 222587 (53)(7) 225711 TELEX: (028) 511837 sean EMAIL: ceaden@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Wenceslao Carrera Doral (Dir.) Pedro Graniela Sir‚ (Mgr., Mktg.) Felipe Desd¡n (VD, Res.) Alina V zquez Mart¡nez (Mgr., Info.) Founded in 1987. Division of: NUCLEAR AGENCY (Cuba). Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL COLLABORATION ARRANGEMENTS WITH LATIN AMERICA (ARCAL) (Cuba). Molecular biology and radiobiology. Researches on the determination of radiomutagenic effects in plants (rice, banana, wheat, sweet potato) and microorganisms. Development and implementation of analytical techniques to determine radioactive elements, rare earths, etc., in natural samples and biological compounds. Works in plant biotechnology (tissue culture and micropropagation; molecular genetics and genetic engineering and biopesticides). Develops methods, technologies, equipment and systems based on physical principles. Methods and equipment for temporal reduction fluorometry including laser, fluorometric methods to determine low concentration of biological compounds, methods and equipment based on high temperature superconductors and other magnetic phenomena, software. Studies the effects of ionizing radiations on SCAT materials, synthesis and characterization of these new types of materials. Different types of cement hardening and the influence of additives, corrosion and the conservation of metals used both in nuclear and conventional energy applications. Researches on theoretical nuclear and experimental physics, low energy nuclear reactions induced by neutrons, protons and alpha particles and particles from the structure of the atomic nucleus used in the calculation of nuclear data and nuclear physics. Develops and manufactures electronic equipment used in the most advanced nuclear techniques for radiometric, spectrometric and dosimetric studies with medical, industrial and agricultural applications. Engaged in the development of nuclear electronic equipment (useful in radiometric, spectrometric and dosimetric studies); nucleonic equipment (measurement of physical parameters); Software (related to the specialty); Sensors and related systems. Commercializes DETEC (diagnostic monodetector system); DEGOS (bone density meter); FRXED (x-ray fluorescence by dispersion energy. Technique for the spectral analysis of all elements whose atomic number is higher than 11); Spectrometers 4096 channels; Digital meter (laser energy and power); Digital photometer (laser power); Nitrogen laser; Laser fluorometer; Humidity meter (neutron reflection method); equipment to determine concentration (binary alloys by beta retrodispersion method); /CROMOSOFT/ (software, chromosome analysis). Offers postgraduate courses on the specialty; radiosterilization (biologicals: sera, vaccines, blood, surfactants and other laboratory materials); irradiation; radioactive labelling (natural and synthetic drugs; biomolecules); pharmacokinetic studies (labeled compounds); nuclear magnetic resonance analysis (organic and biotechnological compounds); obtainment of reagents for laboratories and industries; design of nuclear equipment for medical use. Biotechnology; Microbiology; Research; Molecular biology; Radiobiology; Agriculture; Microorganisms; Biologicals; Physics; Fluorometry; Software; Genetics; Radiation; Magnetism; Synthesis; Additives; Mutagenesis; Energy; Laser; Diagnostics; Fluorescence; X-ray; Spectrometers; Photometers; Chromosomes; Analyses; Conservation; Metals; Equipmet; Medical equipment; Oryza sativa; Radiometry; Radioactivity; Sensors; Training courses; Nitrogen; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Plant biotechnology; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Biopesticides; Plants; Sterilization; Biologicals; Sera; Vaccines; Blood; Surfactants; Irradiation; Drugs; Biomolecules; Labelling; Pharmacokinetics; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Reagents; Design; Electronics; Musa sp.; Triticum vulgare; Ipomoea batatas Record 153 of 1120 CENTER OF SUGAR CANE RESEARCHES "GONZALO MARTINEZ FORTUN-FOYO" (C.I.C.A.) Jatibonico 62200, Apartado N§ 14, Sancti Sp¡ritus Cuba TEL: (53)(41) 82527 (53)(41) 82374 TELEX: (Red MINAZ) 222 FAX: (53)(422) 81608 (53)(422) 81329 CONTACT: Juan Vidal Herrada (Dir.) Carlos Vald‚s (Tech. VD, Agr.) Mar¡a A. Toledo Palacio (VD, Genetics & Varieties) Isel Cordov‚s Solar Miladys Fari¤a Founded in 1992. Part of: MINISTRY OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY (MINAZ) (Cuba). URUGUAY SUGAR FACTORY (Cuba). Member of: SANCTI SPIRITUS SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Produces basic and registered high quality seeds; improved sugar cane varieties by natural selections and mutation. Test varieties in production condition. Researches on biotechnology, biofertilizers and agricultural techniques. Develops biological controls in sugar cane and soybean. Makes diagnosis of plagues and cane diseases. Applies the results and genetic engineering techniques to sugar cane. Carries out studies of regionalization of sugar cane and soybean. Research; Seeds; Biofertilizers; Plant biotechnology; Plant diseases; Pests; Saccharum officinarum; Agriculture; Biotechnology; Plant varieties; Genetic engineering; Hybridization; Molecular genetics; Plants; Glycine max Record 154 of 1120 CENTER OF SYSTEM DESIGN (CEDISAP) Edif. Soto (S¢tano), Calle 23 N§ 177 entre N y O, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 329003 (53)(7) 321691 TELEX: (028) 511149 FAX: (53)(7) 333511 EMAIL: swmedic@infomed.cu CONTACT: Amado Rosales (Dir.) Jorge Barcel¢ (Head, Mktg. Dpt.) Jorge Ibarra (Head, Res. & Dev.) Gabriel Zerquera (Head, Program & Serv.) Founded in 1988. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (Cuba). Offers services of: consulting, project management, analysis systems, computer programming, maintenance services and computer techniques. Works in hospital management, invoicement systems, management of bed and appointments, monitoring systems of intra-hospital infections, helps with hospitals nursing control of anesthetic-surgery activities, systems of intensive therapy rooms. Preparation of therapeutic and prophylactic guides of physical exercises, prescription and fitness of hemodialysis. Development of quality control methods for clinical laboratory tests, microbiological samples, control and register systems for pathologic anatomy, necropsies control for infant mortality and gammagraphic image processing. Support to systems of hospital pharmacy, dietetic and blood bank management. Involved in the development of control systems for psychotropics and narcotics; of inventory, invoicement and accounting of drug distribution warehouses; external quality control of clinical laboratories; surveillance programs for chemical and biological contaminants in food. Calculation systems for contaminants taken in the diet. Computation; Computerized control; Quality control systems; Consultancy services; Biomedicine; Human medicine; Health care industry Record 155 of 1120 CENTRAIS ELETRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. DEPARTAMENTO DE ESTUDOS ENERGETICOS Caixa Postal 1639. Ave., Presidente Vargas, 642 10 Andar, 20079, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 233 1148 TELEX: 22395 CELB BR FAX: (55)(21) 253 2996 CB: CELB RIO DE JANEIRO CONTACT: A. Ventura Filho (Head) Involved in biomass, solar, wind energy, hydropower, ocean energy and energy conservation projects. Offers information services. Wind energy; Biomass; Solar energy; Energy; Conservation; Information services; Renewable energy; Hydropower Record 156 of 1120 CENTRAIS ELETRICAS DO NORTE DO BRASIL S.A. Edificio Venƒncio, 2000. Bloco 50 - sala 403, 70333, Bras¡lia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 212 5376 Development projects in biomass and hydropower applications. Offers information services. Energy; Renewable energy; Biomass; Information services; Hydropower Record 157 of 1120 CENTRAL AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRY (ICAITI) APPLIED RESEARCH DIVISION Ave. la Reforma 4-47, Zona 10 Guatemala 01010, Central America, PO Box 1552, Guatemala 01901 Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 310 631 (502)(2) 310 635 TELEX: 5312 ICAITI GU FAX: (502)(2) 317 470 (502)(2) 317 466 CB: ICAITI GU CONTACT: Jos‚ Francisco Calzada (Head, Applied Res. Div.) Founded in 1955. Regional organization, centre of UNEP, UNESCO, ICRO, MIRCEN for the Caribbean in Biotechnology. Involved in microbiological and biotechnology research. Works in biomass (fuelwood and charcoal); bioconversion (direct combustion, gasification). Offers information services such as: reference including SDI services; referral; information analysis including numerical data; library services; database producer; database searches; energy accounting and balances. Biogas; Biofuels; Charcoal; Bioenergy; Energy; Renewable energy; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Research; Biomass; Bioconversion; Combustion; Databases; Balances Record 158 of 1120 CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOS Treasury Bldg. PO Box 1016, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 426 2250 TELEX: 2251 CENBANK WB CB: CENTRABANK CONTACT: W. Cox (Adv.) Related with economic feasibility and cost studies of alternative energy sources. Economic planning. Acts in an advisory capacity on policy questions. Economics; Energy; Renewable energy Record 159 of 1120 CENTRAL CASTILLA S.A. Carrera 1.0, 24-56, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 822 2519 Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 160 of 1120 CENTRAL DE MEDICAMENTOS (CEME) Sas Quadra 2, Bl. 0, 10 Andar, S/1016, Brasilia, DF 70.070 Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 224 3529 (55)(61) 223 4848 TELEX: (061) 2452 CONTACT: Cyrene Dos Santos Alves (Dir.) Involved in health care, including pharmaceuticals. Health care; Drugs Record 161 of 1120 CENTRAL DE TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTS LIQUIDOS SA Rodonia BA-536, Km 19, Est. Comacari Monot Gordo 42800, Camacari, BA 42800 Brazil TEL: (55)(71) 832 1186 TELEX: 3027 Involved in waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 162 of 1120 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL RESEARCH (ICID) Calle 202 N§ 1704 entre 17 y 19, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16300, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 215666 (53)(7) 210853 (53)(7) 219132 (53)(7) 217197 TELEX: (028) 511258 FAX: (53)(7) 336387 EMAIL: icid@ceniai.cu icid@infomed.cu gen@ad.icid.edu.cu CONTACT: Fernando Arrojas Cowley (Dir.) Ricardo Pi¤ero P‚rez (Sci. VD) Rolando Santos Gonz lez (Exec. VD) Juan M. Pino Serrano (Comm. VD) L zaro de Le¢n Granda (Tech. VD) Part of: MINISTRY OF STEEL AND MECHANICAL INDUSTRY AND ELECTRONICS (SIME) ( Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Supports to the biotechnological and drug industries by the development and production of high-technology equipment, instruments and systems, automation of manufacturing plants for biological and pharmaceutical products, support to biotechnological centers for the manufacture, exploitation and repair of high-technology electronic equipment. Development and production of medical equipment. Research and development in other areas of informatics and electronics, computer networks, automation and microelectronics. Commercializes CARDIOCID-B (interpretative computerized electrocardiograph for ECG diagnostics); CARDIOCID-MC (interpretative computerized multichannel electrocardiograph for ECG diagnostics, vector cardiographic analysis and patient monitoring); ERGOCID-AT (system for stress tests); OXY-9800 (pulse oximeter, non- invasive monitoring of oxygen saturation and heart rate); NEUROCID-M (computerized electromyograph. Reception and quantitative analysis of electromyographic (EMG) and electroneurographic (ENG) biosignals); NEUROCID-4M (computerized EMG, ENG and system of evoked potentials with 4 simultaneous receptor channels); RETICID-P (computerized electroretinograph); STIMUL L (functional neuromuscular electrostimulation, used to treat gait disorders in hemiplegic patients); STIMUL H (functional neuromuscular electrostimulation for the restoration of the functions of the paralytic upper limbs of hemiplegic patients); STIMUL U (universal functional muscular electrostimulators); ESLEM-21 (functional multichannel muscular electrostimulator, used in paraplegic and parapetic patients); HIPERTENCID (expert system for the determination of arterial hypertension, diagnostics of its causes and treatment); ORTOHELP (computerized atlas, radiologic images); NEUROTAC (computerized atlas, tomographic images); /REVIS/ (database, includes technical catalogues of electronic devices). Offers design and manufacture (equipment, devices and mechanical parts, welding, printed circuits, technical and graphic serigraphy, etc.); assembly of cards and equipment. Research; Biotechnology industry; Drug industry; Equipmet; Instrumentation; Design; Medical equipment; Electronics; Health care industry; Cardiology; Image analysis; Biologicals; Drugs; Diagnostics; Engineering services; Automation; Neurology; Computation; Analyses; Heart; Oxygen; Evoked potentials; Hypertension; Hypertension; Databases Record 163 of 1120 CENTRAL PAULISTA ACUCAR E ALCOOL LTDA. Praca da Republica, 386-cj. 91, 01045 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 223 8122 TELEX: 1122334 FAX: (55)(11) 221 0862 Producer of sugar and alcohols by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 164 of 1120 CENTRAL PAULISTA DE INSEMINACAO ARTIFICIAL LTDA. Rua Prudente de Morais, 552, Jau, SP 17200 Brazil TEL: (55)(146) 222 447 Works in artificial insemination. Artificial insemination; Veterinary Record 165 of 1120 CENTRAL RIO GRANDENSE DE INSEMINACAO ARTIFICIAL (CRIA) BR 116, Km 13, Parque de Exposicoes, Assis Brasil, CX. P. 82, Esteio, RS 93250 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 273 1366 Works in veterinary including semen production, semen bank and livestock selection. Semen; Veterinary; Semen banks; Artificial insemination; Cattle; Animal reproduction Record 166 of 1120 CENTRAL TUMACO S.A. Carrera 4.0, 10-35, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 871 520 Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Alcohols; Fermentation Record 167 of 1120 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF LAS VILLAS. CENTER OF BIOACTIVE CHEMICALS (CBQ) Ctra. a Camajuan¡ Km. 5, Santa Clara, AP 54830, Villa Clara Cuba TEL: (53)(422) 81473 (53)(422) 81254 (53)(422) 81131 TELEX: (028) 41215 LPBQ CU FAX: (53)(422) 81130 (53)(422) 81131 EMAIL: nilo@cbqvc.sld.cu CONTACT: Nilo Casta¤edo Cancio (Dir.) Ervelio Olaz bal Manso (VD) Founded in 1991. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF LAS VILLAS (Cuba). Member of: VILLA CLARA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Searchs for new active principles by synthesis to manufacture drugs for human and animal use, as well as pest killers. The research topics are: synthesis and characterization of new compounds; analytical techniques; drug formulation; engineering studies; computer design of drugs; pesticides; microbiology; toxicology; parasitology. Engaged in the development of ophthalmic ointment and collyrium for the treatment of bacterial and fungal diseases; bactericidal and fungicidal creams for the treatment of burns and vaginal diseases; anti-infective otic drops for the treatment of infectious otitis; antiinflammatory products (non-corticoid, non-ulcerous in different terminated forms); acaricides for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis; tablets-capsules for the treatment of gastrointestinal bacteria such as Vibrium colera; veterinary ointments for the treatment of foxtrot, skin diseases and rabbit scabies; veterinary solutions for the treatment of Coccidia in poultry and rabbits; injectable acaricides for the treatment of ticks, scabies and fasciola; emulsifiable concentrate (fungicide). Commercializes DERMOFURAL (bactericide-fungicide ointment for the treatment of skin and nail diseases); QUERATOFURAL (veterinary ophthalmic ointment for the treatment of bacterial and fungal diseases). Research; Drugs; Veterinary; Fungicides; Acaricides; Dermatologicals; Synthesis; Pesticides; Ophthalmology; Pests; Fungi; Dermatological diseases; Animal diseases; Bacterial diseases; Burns; Veterinary products; Parasitology; Toxicology; Drug design; Microbiology; Bioactive products; Skin; Capsules; Bacteria; Rabbits; Poultry; Antiinflammatory agents; Engineering services; Computation; Infectious diseases; Analyses Record 168 of 1120 CENTRO AGROINDUSTRIAL, S.A. DE C.V. Rio Mixoac N§ 21 Cr‚dito Constructor 03940 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 534 9432 (52)(5) 534 6144 FAX: (52)(5) 524 6924 CONTACT: Antonio S nchez (Mgr., Foreign Trade) Founded in 1982. Exports plaguicides. Pesticides Record 169 of 1120 CENTRO AMAZONICO PARA INVESTIGACION Y CONTROL DE ENFERMEDADES TROPICALES (CAICET) Cerro Orinoco, Apartado Postal 593, Puerto Ayacucho, Territorio Federal Amazonas Venezuela TEL: (58)(48) 21637 Researches on immunology developing immunological analyses and bioanalyses. Also carries out investigates on the application of ELISA test in onchocercosis diagnostics. Analyses; Immunology; Diagnostics; ELISA; Research; Tests Record 170 of 1120 CENTRO AUSTRAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (CADIC) Ave. Malvinas Argentinas s/n, Ruta Nacional N§ 3, Camino Lapataia, C.C. 92, (9410) Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Argentina TEL: (54) 92310 (54) 92312 (54) 92314 TELEX: 88602 CADIC AR CONTACT: Jorge Rabasca Marta Susana Lizarralde Mabel Lilian Labal Part of: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y TECNICAS (CONICET) (Argentina). Involved in genetics, ecology and marine biology. Also researches on cytogenetics and entogenetics. Cytogenetics; Genetics; Ecology; Marine biology; Research Record 171 of 1120 CENTRO COOPERATIVO TECNICO INDUSTRIAL Apartado Postal 938, Tegucigalpa Honduras HND) CONTACT: D.C. de Gonz lez (Dir.) Involved in biomass and energy studies. Advises co-operatives on low-cost lime kilns, utilization of sawdust, manufacture of charcoal, and salt extraction. Biomass; Energy; Charcoal; Extraction; Renewable energy Record 172 of 1120 CENTRO DE BIOCIENCIAS Ctra. Nacional Hoyo de la Puerta, Sector Sartenejas, Apartado 17606, Caracas 1015-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 962 1602 CONTACT: Jaime Requena Carries out research on cell biology studying the physiology of excitable cells. Cell biology; Physiology; Research Record 173 of 1120 CENTRO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA AGRICOLA-CEBTEC-FEALQ-USP Campus of the University of Sao Paulo, Cx. Postal 9, Piracicaba, SP 13.400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 330 011 (55)(194) 226 600 (55)(194) 223 491 (55)(194) 361 644 TELEX: 0197443 FEAQ FAX: (55)(194) 341 644 CONTACT: Otto J. Crocomo Founded in 1981. Involved in the obtainment of new plant varieties by tissue culture, micropropagation of economic plant species; improvement; mycorrhizae. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Plant varieties; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Yeasts; Mycorrhiza; Economics Record 174 of 1120 CENTRO DE CIENCIAS BIOLOGICAS DA SAUDE Rua Francisco Getulio Vargas, 1130, CP 1352, Caxias do Sul, RS 95001 Brazil TEL: (55)(54) 222 4133 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding, as well as health care activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Health care Record 175 of 1120 CENTRO DE CIENCIAS BIOMEDICAS Ave. Unisinos, 950, Cristo Rei, CP 275, Sao Leopoldo, RS 93100 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 293 6333 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding, as well as health care. Agriculture; Health care; Cattle breeding Record 176 of 1120 CENTRO DE CIENCIAS DA SAUDE Faixa de Camobi, Km 9, Santa Maria, RS 97119 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 226 1616 Carries out health care studies. Health care Record 177 of 1120 CENTRO DE CIENCIAS NATURAIS E EXATAS Faixa de Camobi, Km 9, Santa Maria, RS 97119 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 226 1616 TELEX: (055) 230 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities, as well as chemicals production. Agriculture; Chemicals; Cattle breeding Record 178 of 1120 CENTRO DE CIENCIAS RURAIS Campus Universitario, Faixa Camobi Km 09, Santa Maria, RS 97.100 Brazil CONTACT: Helio Post (Prof.) Part of: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA MARIA (UFSM) (Brazil). Involved in researches on agriculture. Agriculture; Research Record 179 of 1120 CENTRO DE DESARROLLO INDUSTRIAL Apartado Postal 703, Tegucigalpa Honduras HND) TEL: (504) 324 050 TELEX: 1410 CDI HO CONTACT: J.A. Z£¤iga (Exec. Dir.) Promotes the firewood and alternative uses of energy. Information analysis including data analysis. Energy; Renewable energy; Woods; Analyses Record 180 of 1120 CENTRO DE ECOFISIOLOGIA VEGETAL (CEVEG) Serrano 665, 1414 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 854 6490 (54)(1) 855 7674 CONTACT: Osvaldo H. Caso M.R. Guitman H.D. Ginzo J. Feltan C. Brutti Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of sunflowers, apterygiformes and peaches using biotechniques such as micropropagation, embryo rescue and somatic embryogenesis. Offers training on micropropagation and embryo rescue aspects. Helianthus annuus; Micropropagation; Apterygiformes; Prunus persica; Embryos; Training courses; Somatic embryogenesis; Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 181 of 1120 CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS ECONOMICOS Y SOCIALES DEL TERCER MUNDO Coronel Porfirio Diaz 50. San Jeronimo Lidice, 20 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 595 2088 TELEX: 1777579 CEESME CONTACT: M. Garcia (Chief, Energy and Dev. Proj.) Involved in the economic and political research as well as policy studies of an international nature. Advises about the importance of the new and renewable sources of energy use as: biofuels and solar and geothermal energy. Bioenergy; Economics; Renewable energy; Biofuels; Solar energy; Energy; Geothermal energy; Research Record 182 of 1120 CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS FOTOSINTETICOS Y BIOQUIMICOS (CEFOBI) Suipacha 531, 2000 Rosario Argentina TEL: (54)(41) 381 480 (54)(41) 371 955 TELEX: 41944 PBTH AR FAX: (54)(41) 300 834 CONTACT: Carlos S. Andreo (VD) Rub‚n H. Vallejos (Dir.) Founded in 1976. Created by an agreement among CONICET (National Research Council), Miguel Lillo Foundation and the National University of Rosario. It is devoted to basic and applied research in the fields of photosynthesis, bioenergetics and plant biotechnology. In these areas, more than 250 papers were published in international journals and about 20 Ph. D. theses have been written. Training courses and several national postgraduate courses have been organized. Current research projects inclu Bioenergetics of photosynthesis; study of the kinetic and regulatory properties of chloroplast ATPase; study of the photosynthetic metabolism of CO2 assimilation in higher plants; structural and functional expression of CO2 fixing enzymes in different higher plants photosynthetic cells; regulation by phosphorylation-dephosphorylation of higher plants metabolism; genetic engineering of plants. Offers free library services. Publishes annual report with descriptions of projects. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Genetic engineering; Photosynthesis; Bioenergy; Metabolism; Carbon dioxide; Bioconversion; Energy; Renewable energy; Research; Bioenergetics; Publications; Training courses; Kinetics; Chloroplasts; ATPase; Fixation; Plants; Enzymes; Cells Record 183 of 1120 CENTRO DE GENETICA. COLEGIO DE POST-GRADUADO 56230 Montecillo Mexico CONTACT: Martha E. Garc¡a M. Cristina L¢pez V¡ctor A. Gonz lez Involved in the research of biotechnology applied to agriculture including studies on the effects of some nutritional constituents on in vitro culture of Sorghum's reproductive structures. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Research; Agriculture; Sorghum; Cultures; Nutrition Record 184 of 1120 CENTRO DE HEMATOLOGIA E HEMOTERAPAIA DE MINAS GERAIS Alameda Ezequiel Dias, 321, Belo Horizonte, MG 30130 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 226 2233 Produces coagulation factors, such as factor VIII and factor IX as well as hematologicals including sera and immunofluorescence conjugates. Coagulation factors; Conjugates; Factor IX; Factor VIII; Immunofluorescence; Hematologicals; Sera Record 185 of 1120 CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA DE YUCATAN. DIVISION DE BIOLOGIA VEGETAL PO Box 87, Cordemex, 97310 M‚rida, Yucat n Mexico TEL: (52)(99) 263 820 CONTACT: Manuel L. Robert V.M. Loyola M.A. Villanueva A.M. Baizaz C. Oropeza G. Godoy-Hern ndez Involved in the research and technology transfer of citrus, forest crops and Cactaceae using somaclonal variation, micropropagation and secondary metabolites. Also is involved in transformation industry research including the effect of fermentation conditions on alkaloids production from Catharanthus roseus cell culture and carrying studies for the obtainment of secondary metabolites from plant cell culture. Offers training on micropropagation, organogenesis and indicator plants. Somaclonal variation; Micropropagation; Metabolites; Training courses; Cactaceae; Indicator plants; Citrus; Forest crops; Organogenesis; Fermentation; Alkaloids; Plant cells; Catharanthus roseus; Transformation industry; Transfer; Research; Cultures Record 186 of 1120 CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y CONTROL DE ENFERMEDADES TRANSMISIBLES Ciudad Universitaria, Km 3, Ctra. Banos del Inca, Cajamarca Peru TEL: (51) 2716 CONTACT: Elio Delgado (Coord.) Part of: UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CAJAMARCA (Peru). Researches on diagnostics, prophylaxis and epidemiology of transmissible diseases. Transmissible diseases; Diagnostics; Epidemiology; Prophylaxis Record 187 of 1120 CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y PROMOCION AGROPECUARIA CIPA XVIII Jr. Grau 540, Ayacucho, Ayacucho Peru TEL: (51) 912 271 CONTACT: Juan G. G lvez (Dir.) Edmundo Catacora (Dir., Experimental Station) Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (Peru). Carries out applied research on agricultural products. Produces new seeds based on genetic improvement processes and culture technologies (e.g. potatoes, legumes, corn, etc.). Research; Cultures; Solanum tuberosum; Zea mays; Agriculture; Genetic improvement; Legumes; Seeds Record 188 of 1120 CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, A.C. (CIB) PO Box 128, Ocampo N§ 312, La Paz, 23000, Baja California Sur Mexico TEL: (52)(682) 53633 TELEX: 52223 CIBPME FAX: (52)(682) 53625 CONTACT: Jos‚ L. Ochoa (Head, Experimental Biol. Div.) Yoav Bashan (Head, Microbiology Dpt.) Rafael V zquez-Duhalt (Head, Plant Physiology) Fernando Garc¡a-Carre¤o (Head, Biochem.-Clinical Res.) Founded in 1975. Involved in microencapsulation of microorganisms for the production of metabolites, biotechnology of marine yeasts, food additives for marine aquaculture, lipid production from microalgae, micropropagation and cell tissue techniques of plants, marine pathology, soil microbiology in arid zones, and also in the production of enzymes, antibodies and related biochemicals. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Marine microbiology; Plant tissues; Cultures; Fertilizers; Microencapsulation; Metabolites; Yeasts; Marine biology; Food additives; Aquaculture; Lipids; Microalgae; Isolation; Micropropagation; Soil treatment; Biochemicals; Pathology; Microorganisms; Cells; Tissues; Soils; Microbiology; Enzymes; Antibodies; Plants; Microbiology Record 189 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DE TERRAS BAIXAS DE CLIMA TEMPERADO (CPATB) Campus Universitario, CX. P. 553, Pelotas, RS 96001 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 221 0933 Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding. Research; Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 190 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO PANTANAL (CPAP) Rua 21 De Setembro, 1880, Nossa Senhora de Fatima, CX. P. 109, Corumba, MT 79300 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding. Research; Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 191 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO TROPICO SEMI-ARIDO (CPATSA) BR 428, Km 152,5, Petrolina/Lagoa Grande, Zona Rural, CX. P. 23, Petrolina, PE 56300 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding. Research; Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 192 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO TROPICO UMIDO (CPATU) Travesa Dr. Eneas Pinheiro, S/N, Marco Belem, PA 66000 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding. Research; Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 193 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DOS CERRADOS (CPAC) CX. P. 08223, 73301-970, Planaltina, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 389 1171 TELEX: (5561) 1621 FAX: (55)(61) 389 2953 CONTACT: Maria Alice Bianchi Daui Antunes Correa Founded in 1975. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture of the Cerrados region in Brazil. Research; Agriculture; Animal production Record 194 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISA E DESENVOLVIMENTO "LEOPOLDO A. MIGUEL DE MELLO" (CENPE S/RJ) Cidade Universitaria, Q 07, Ilha do Fundao, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21.910 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 270 2122 TELEX: (021) 212-2573 Involved in inorganic chemicals production by bacterial leaching. Bacterial leaching; Inorganic chemicals; Biochemistry Record 195 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISAS E DESENVOLVIMENTO (CEPED) Km. 0 Da 134.536, Estrada de Camacari, CX. P. 09, Camari, BA 42.810 Brazil TEL: (55)(71) 832 1111 (55)(71) 832 1220 (55)(71) 832 1119 TELEX: (071) 1592 Involved in energy, biomass and chemicals aspects, such as the biometallurgy of inorganic chemicals and bacterial leaching of Copper. Research on bioleaching aspects in the Copper metallurgic processes. Bacterial leaching; Biomass; Energy; Inorganic chemicals; Renewable energy; Bioenergy; Biotechnology; Copper; Research; Chemicals Record 196 of 1120 CENTRO DE PESQUISAS RENE RACHOU Ave. Augusto de Lima 1715, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 335 3866 Involved in health care research including vaccines. Carries out immunological studies on schistosomiasis. Health care; Immunology; Research; Schistosomiasis; Vaccines Record 197 of 1120 CENTRO DE RECURSOS MICROBIOLOGICOS CON RHIZOBIUM (MIRCEN) Rua Goncalves Dias, 570, CX. P. 776, Porto Alegre, RS 90000 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 233 5411 CONTACT: J.R. Jardim Freire (Prof.) Involved in quality control of Rhizobium inoculants and soil microbiology. Microbiology; Quality control systems; Rhizobium; Inoculants; Soils Record 198 of 1120 CENTRO DE TECNOLOGIA COPERSUCAR Bairro Santo Antonio, CX. P. 162, Piracicaba, SP 13400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 333 199 TELEX: (019) 1148 FAX: (55)(194) 338 538 CONTACT: Jaime Finguerut Carlos E.V. Rossel Founded in 1979. Involved in agriculture as well as energy and biomass, alcoholic fermentation and animal feeds. Agriculture; Feedstuff; Biomass; Energy; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry; Renewable energy; Bioenergy; Alcohols; Fermentation; Biotechnology Record 199 of 1120 CENTRO DE TECNOLOGIA MINERAL (CETEM) Rua 4, Quadra D, Cidade Universitaria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21 949 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 260 7222 R:121 TELEX: (021) 22761 FAX: (55)(21) 260 2837 CONTACT: Terezinha Rodrigues de Andrade Involved in mineral technology, based on biotechnology aspects, such as bacterial leaching and biosorption of heavy metal for treatment. Bacterial leaching; Biotechnology; Minerals; Biosorbents; Metals Record 200 of 1120 CENTRO DE TECNOLOGIA PROMON Praia do Flamengo, 154, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22210 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 555 2323 TELEX: (21) 23338 PROM BR FAX: (55)(21) 205 6549 CONTACT: C. Costa Ribeiro (Exec. Dir.) Part of: PROMON TECHNOLOGY LTD (Brazil). Feasibility study of a firewood thermoelectric power plant; preliminary project design of a cogeneration facility; Honduran energy sector evaluation; oil shale industrial plant. Involved in biomass research and its applications. Offers information services. Database producer. Energy; Biomass; Information services; Databases; Design; Research; Woods; Renewable energy Record 201 of 1120 CENTRO INDUSTRIAL BIOQUIMICO, S.A. DE C.V. Pino Su rez Sur N§602 Centro 64000 Monterrey, N.L. Mexico TEL: (52)(83) 407 711 TELEX: 382281 FYSME FAX: (52)(83) 407 706 CONTACT: Juan Fidalgo (Intl. Mgr.) Founded in 1976. Exports penicillin G. potassium, penicillin G. procaine. Penicillins; Drugs Record 202 of 1120 CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE AGRICULTURA TROPICAL. UNIDAD DE INVESTIGACION EN BIOTECNOLOGIA PO Box 6713, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 367 5050 TELEX: 05769 CIAT CO FAX: (57)(2) 364 7243 CONTACT: William M. Roca J. Thome M.L. Mar¡a K. Marnan R. Ch vez Involved in the research of Manihot esculenta, Stylosanthes, and beans using biotechniques such as cell and tissue cultures, genetic engineering and plant resistance mechanisms. Supplies in vitro Manihot esculenta and Brachiaria germplasms. Offers training on cell cultures, gene mapping and genetic transformation. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Germplasm; Plant resistance mechanisms; Genetic engineering; Cell cultures; Manihot esculenta; Stylosanthes; Brachiaria; Beans; Training courses; Research; Tissue cultures; Genetic transformation; Gene maps Record 203 of 1120 CENTRO INVEST. Y ASIST. EN TECNOLOGIA Y DISENO. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS VEGETALES PO Box 2-191, Ave. Normalistas N§ 800, Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 624 3366 TELEX: 0684256 CIAT ME CONTACT: Benjam¡n Rodr¡guez Garay E.N. Vivas C. Bayardo G. Flores N. Robledo Involved in the research and technology transfer of Raphanus sativus, beetroot, alfalfa and Cactaceae using micropropagation and somaclonal variation. Offers training on micropropagation and somatic embryogenesis. Research; Transfer; Medicago sativa; Beta vulgaris; Micropropagation; Somaclonal variation; Training courses; Raphanus sativus; Somatic embryogenesis; Cactaceae Record 204 of 1120 CENTRO LATINOAMERICANO DE ENSENANZA E INVESTIGACION DE BACTERIOLOGIA ALIMENTARIA A.P. 5653, Jr. Puno 1002, Lima 1, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 283 593 (54)(1) 278 859 CONTACT: Mar¡a Alina Ratto (Dir.) Carries out research on standards methodology to determine microorganisms in foods. Also studies the toxicological and microbiological evaluation in waste water for irrigation use in agriculture. Research; Foods; Irrigation; Agriculture; Food industry; Microbiology; Microorganisms; Toxicology; Waste water treatment Record 205 of 1120 CENTRO MESOAMERICANO DE ESTUDIOS SOBRE TECNOLOGIA APROPIADA Apartado postal 1160. 1a. Ave. 32-21, zona 12, Guatemala, 01901 Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 762 355 FAX: (502)(2) 762 355 CONTACT: E. C ceres (Exec. Dir.) Involved in a bioenergy programme on wood saving cooking, biogas, applied solar energy, energy forests, gasification, and charcoal, which are developed in rural communities. Programme on transfer of energy technology to institutions and grass-root groups at the national and international level. Publisher of /Bolet¡n Red/. Bioenergy; Biogas; Energy; Publications; Forestry; Solar energy; Woods; Renewable energy; Charcoal; Biofuels; Transfer; Biotechnology Record 206 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE INFORMACION AGROPECUARIA Apartado 10094, 1000, San Jos‚ Costa Rica TEL: (506) 336 481 FAX: (506) 217 051 CONTACT: S. Delgado Rodr¡guez (Librarian) Provides information on the national agricultural sector about the new and renewable sources of energy. Agriculture; Renewable energy; Energy; Information services Record 207 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES EN CA¥A DE AZUCAR (CENICANA) PO Box 9138, Cali Colombia CONTACT: Jorge Victoria M.L. Guzm n Involved in the research of sugar cane using biotechniques such as germplasm bank, apex culture and pathogens diagnostic. Supplies in vitro sugar cane germplasm. Germplasm; Saccharum officinarum; Pathogens; Apex cultures; Research; Diagnostics Record 208 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE ALGODAO (CNPA) Rua Oswaldo Cruz, 1143, Bairro Centenario, CX. P. 174, Campina Grande, PB 58100 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on cotton. Research; Agriculture; Gossypium Record 209 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE ARROZ E FEIJAO (CNPAF) Rodovia Gyn 12, Km 10, Fazenda Capivara, CX. P. 179, Goiania, GO 74000 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on the obtainment of hybrid rices. Research; Oryza sativa; Hybrids Record 210 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE CAPRINOS (CNPC) Estrada de Sobral, Groairas, Km 4, Fazenda Tres Lagoas, CX. P. D-10, Sobral, CE 62100 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on goat. Goats; Research Record 211 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE DEFESA DA AGRICULTURA (CNPDA) Rodovia SP 340, Campinas, Mogi Mirim. Km 127.5, Cx. Postal 1261, Campinas, CEP 13100, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 972 056 TELEX: 091 2655 CONTACT: Murilo X. Flores Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on ecology. Also develops entomology, phytopathology and genetic improvement. Research; Ecology; Entomology; Phytopathology; Genetic improvement Record 212 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE FLORESTAS (CNPF) Estrada da Ribeira, Km 111, Colombo, PR 83400 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 359 1313 TELEX: (41) 30120 FAX: (55)(41) 359 2276 CONTACT: Vitor Afonso Hoeflich (Head) Edson Tadeu Iede (Tech. Head) Maria Elisa C. Graca Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in forestry research. Research; Agriculture; Forestry Record 213 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE FRUTEIRAS DE CLIMA TEMPERADO (CNPFT) BR 392, Km 78, Monte Bonito, 9, Distrito de Pelotas, CX. P. 403, Pelotas, RS 96100 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 221 2122 (55)(53) 210 666 Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in fruit tree research. Research; Agriculture; Fruits Record 214 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE GADO DE CORTE (CNPGC). AREA DE INFORMACAO (AI) Rodovia BR 262, Km 4, Vila Popular, CX. P. 154, Campo Grande, MT 79106-000 Brazil TEL: (55)(67) 763 1030 TELEX: (067) 2153 FAX: (55)(67) 763 2245 EMAIL: antonia@cnpgc1.embrapa.anms.br Founded in 1977. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). MINISTERIO DA AGRICULTURA (Brazil). Carries out investigations on cattle breeding activities. Research; Cattle breeding Record 215 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE GADO DE LEITE (CNPGL) Rodovia MG 133, Km 42 Coronel Pacheco, MG, CEP 36155 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 215 8550 (PABX) TELEX: 32 3157 EBPA BR FAX: (55)(31) 215 8550 ext. 166 CONTACT: Mario Luiz Mart¡nez (Tech. Head) Founded in 1976. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on veterinary including superovulation, embryo transfer and semen technology. Also involved in ruminant nutrition, including tropical forages and rumen microbiology. Research; Embryo transfer; Ovulation; Veterinary; Microbiology; Foods; Nutrition; Ruminants Record 216 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE HORTALICAS (CNPH) BR 60, Km 9, Rodovia Brasilia, Anapolis, Fazenda Tamandua, CX. P. 111316, Brasilia, DF 70000 Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 556 5011 Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in garden stuff researches. Agriculture; Garden stuff; Research Record 217 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE MANDIOCA E FRUTICULTURA (CNPMF) Rua Lauro Passos S/N, CX. P. 007, Cruz Das Almas, BA 14380 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on fruit tree and cassava (Manihot esculenta). Agriculture; Fruits; Research; Manihot esculenta Record 218 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE MILHO E SORGO (CNPMS) Rodovia, MG 424, Km. 45, CX. P. 151/285, Sete Lagoas, MG 37500 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 921 5644 TELEX: (31) 2099 EPBA FAX: (55)(31) 921 9252 CONTACT: Edilson Paiva Founded in 1974. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in the study of corn and sorghum based on molecular genetics, biological control, improvement and biological probe. Biological control; Molecular genetics; Sorghum Record 219 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE OVINOS (CNPO) Br 153, Km 141, Vila Industrial, Zona Rural, CX. P 242, Bage, RS Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 424 395 (55)(51) 424 295 TELEX: 053 2500 CONTACT: Auro Silva Acevedo Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in zootechnics including cytogenetics and animal reproduction. Zootechnics; Cytogenetics; Animal reproduction Record 220 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE RECURSOS GENETICOS E BIOTECNOLOGIA (CENARGEN) Ave. W 5 Norte, Final, Parque Rural, CX. P. 102372, Brasilia, DF 70770 Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 273 0100 CONTACT: Luiz Antonio Barreto de Castro Founded in 1974. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Coordinates and executes the improvement, conservation and documentation of animal and plant genetic resources, e.g. the introduction of new species, quarantine, exchange of germplasm, etc. Is also involved in tissue culture, biological control of diseases, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. Has created a Medical Plant Germplasm Bank. rDNA; Biological control; Genetic engineering; Medicinal plants; Tissue cultures; Plant genes; Germplasm; Diseases; DNA technology; Biotechnology; Genetic improvement; Plant biotechnology Record 221 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE SERINGUEIRA E DENDE (CNPSD) Rodovia AM/010, Km 28, CX. P. 319, Manaus, AM 69000 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding. Research; Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 222 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE SOJA (CNPSO) Rodovia Carlos Joao Strass (Londrina/Warta) Acesso Orlando Amaral, Caixa Postal 1061, 86.001 Londrina, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 204 166 TELEX: (0432) 208 FAX: (55)(41) 204 186 CONTACT: Flavio Moscardi (Dir.) Founded in 1975. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on soybeans related to different aspects of plant production and protection as well as food industry. Research; Glycine max; Agriculture; Plant protection; Food industry Record 223 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE SUINOS E AVES (CNPSA) Br 153, Km 110, Vila Tamandua, CX. Postal 21, Concordia, SC 89700 Brazil TEL: (55)(4) 9944 0122 (55)(4) 9944 0070 TELEX: (0492) 271 EBPA BR FAX: (55)(4) 9944 0681 CONTACT: Paulo Roberto Souza da Silveira Founded in 1975. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Involved in the study of swines and poultry. Poultry; Swines Record 224 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE TECNOLOGIA AGROINDUSTRIAL DE ALIMENTOS (CTAA) Rua Jardim Botanico, 1024, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22460 Brazil Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding as well as food industry. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Food industry Record 225 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE TRIGO (CNPT) BR 285 Km 174, CX. P. 569, Passo Fundo, RS 99001 Brazil TEL: (55)(54) 312 3444 TELEX: (054) 5319 FAX: (55)(54) 312 3495 CONTACT: Euclydes Minella Edson J. Iorczeski Founded in 1974. Part of: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) (Brazil). Carries out research on wheat, barley, triticale and soybean. Research; Triticum vulgare; Agriculture; Glycine max; Hordeum vulgare Record 226 of 1120 CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA DE UVA E VINHO (EMPRABA-CNPUV) Livramento St., Bento Goncalves, RS 95700 Brazil TEL: (55)(54) 252 2144 TELEX: (0543) 603 EPBABR FAX: (55)(54) 451 2792 CONTACT: Jos‚ Fernando Da Silva Protas (Dir.) Founded in 1975. Part of: MINISTERIO DA AGRICULTURA (Brazil). Involved in research on grape and wine and other fruits of temperature climate. Agriculture; Wines; Fruits; Research; Vitis vinifera Record 227 of 1120 CENTRO PANAMERICANO DE FEBRE AFTOSA Ave. Presidente Kennedy 7778, CX. P. 589, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 771 3128 TELEX: (021) 30253 Involved in veterinary works (e.g. foot and mouth disease). Foot and mouth disease; Veterinary Record 228 of 1120 CENTRO REGIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y TECNOLOGICAS (AREA DE INVESTIGACION EN ZONAS ARIDAS) (IADIZA) Bajada del Cerro de la Gloria sn., Parque General San Mart¡n, C.C. 507, (5500) Mendoza Argentina TEL: (54)(61) 241 995 TELEX: 55438 CYTME AR FAX: (54)(61) 380 370 EMAIL: ntcricyt@criba.edu.ar CONTACT: Ricardo A. Ojeda (Dir., Res.) Founded in 1970. Division of: UNIDAD DE ZOOLOGIA Y ECOLOGIA ANIMAL (Argentina). Part of: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y TECNICAS (CONICET) (Argentina). Works in ecology developing biological conservation, biodiversity and mammalia. Ecology; Conservation; Mammalia; Biodiversity Record 229 of 1120 CENTRO TECNOLOGICO DE FLORI-FRUTI-HORTICULTURA PO Box 40, Glew, 1856 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 2242 0363 CONTACT: Kamimura Nagamachi I. Kunio T. Toshimiko Involved in applied research and production of Dianthus, Strawberries and Gypsophila using micropropagation and pathogens diagnostic techniques. Produces 55000 seedlings per year. Offers in vitro Gypsophila, Dianthus and citrus germplasms. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Pathogens; Citrus; Seedlings; Dianthus; Gypsophila; Research; Fragaria chiloensis; Diagnostics; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 230 of 1120 CENTRO TECNOLOGICO DE MINAS GERAIS (CETEC) Ave. Jose Candido da Silveira, 2000, Cidade Nova, Belo Horizonte, MG 30000 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 416 5619 (55)(31) 461 7933 CONTACT: Olavo Machado (Pres.) Involved in chemicals production, food and waste treatment services, also works in biometallurgy and industrial fermentation. Biometallurgy; Chemicals; Fermentation; Waste treatment; Foods Record 231 of 1120 CHEMICAL TRADING & FINANCE LTD. Washington Mall, PO Box 1323, Hamilton 5 Bermuda BMU) TEL: (1-809) 295 1864 TELEX: 3204 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 232 of 1120 CIA. ACUCAREIRA BARBACENA S.A. Fazenda Barbacena-CP 23, 14180 Pontal, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 653 1121 ramal 28 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 233 of 1120 CIA. ACUCAREIRA SAO GERALDO Fazenda Sao Geraldo, Rod. Armando Sales Oliveira, Km 6, C.P. 18, 14160 Sertaozinho, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 642 3799 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Fermentation; Alcohols; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 234 of 1120 CIA. AGRICOLA E INDUSTRIAL SANTA ADELAIDE Fazenda Santo Antonio-CP35, 17300 Dois Corregos, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(146) 521 144 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 235 of 1120 CIA. AZUCARERA CONCEPCION S.A. Jos‚ Mar¡a Paz, 1, 4109 Banda del Rio Sali, Tucum n Argentina TEL: (54)(81) 260 346 (54)(81) 260 645 (54)(81) 260 745 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Sugars; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 236 of 1120 CIANB - TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA LTDA. Av. D¦ Maria Santana Borges, 480 Post Office Box: 650, CEP 38055.000 - Uberaba, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(34) 333 1244 FAX: (55)(34) 333 1120 CONTACT: Manoel Carlos Barbosa Founded in 1972. Provides Cuban natural zeolite. Zeolite Record 237 of 1120 CIBA-GEIGY Steenbakkerijstraat 27, PO Box 1808, Paramaribo Suriname SUR) TEL: (597)(97) 71133 TELEX: 142 FAX: (597)(97) 78524 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials Record 238 of 1120 CIBA-GEIGY ARGENTINA SAIC Y F Arias 1851, Casilla de correo 1660, 1429 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 701 2461 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 239 of 1120 CIBA-GEIGY ECUATORIANA S.A. Calle Rio Zamora, Urbanizaci¢n Playa Chica, San Rafael, Apartado C201 C.C1, Quito Ecuador E TEL: (593)(2) 321 666 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 240 of 1120 CIBA-GEIGY MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalpan N§ 3058 San Ursula Coapa Ejido 04850 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 1088 (52)(5) 655 4479 FAX: (52)(5) 684 7814 CONTACT: Rocio R. Trevi¤o (Intl. Comm.) Founded in 1971. Exports carbamazepine, anthocyanins, betalains, surfactants (surface-active agents), saponin, irganox. Drugs; Carbamazepine; Surfactants; Anthocyanins; Saponins Record 241 of 1120 CIBRAN COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE ANTIBIOTICOS Rua Conde de Bonfim 604-Sobreloja-Tijuca Rio de Janeiro RJ-CEP 20520 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 208 4395 Involved in the production of antibiotics. Has one of the largest plants for fermentation and chemical production of antibiotics in Latin America. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Chemicals Record 242 of 1120 CIGARRERA BIGOTT SUCESORES. DIVISION DE BIOTECNOLOGIA PO Box 545, Zona Industrial Castillitos, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 4133 1135 TELEX: 45 194 BIGOTT VC FAX: (58)(2) 4133 6798 CONTACT: Antonio Aneas A. Arcia C. Garc¡a M.L. Garc¡a R. Gonz lez Dedicated to the commercial production and applied research of potatoes, Ananas sativus and strawberries using plant resistance mechanisms, somatic embryogenesis and apex cultures. Solanum tuberosum; Plant resistance mechanisms; Ananas comosus; Somatic embryogenesis; Apex cultures; Agriculture; Biotechnology; Research Record 243 of 1120 CIIDIR-JPN. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS Hidalgo 120, 34890 Vicente Gro. Mexico TEL: (52) 50246 CONTACT: Lorenzo Resendiz Rojas G. Vicencio N. Almoraz A. Dedicated to research apples, Pistacia vera and Carica papaya using micropropagation, apex cultures and organogenesis. Offers training on micropropagation. Research; Micropropagation; Training courses; Eugenia jambos; Pistacia vera; Carica papaya; Apex cultures; Organogenesis Record 244 of 1120 CILAG CARIBBEAN Par-la-Ville Rd., PO Box 506, Hamilton 5 Bermuda BMU) TEL: (1-809) 295 3806 TELEX: 3607 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 245 of 1120 CILAG DE MEXICO S.A. Miguel Angel de Quevedo 247, 04310 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 658 6022 CONTACT: Jorge Beirute (Pres. and Mgr. Gen.) Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 246 of 1120 CILAG FARMA S.A. Artilleros 2218, 1428 Buenos Aires Argentina Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 247 of 1120 CIMAB S.A. Calle 206 N§ 1926 entre 19 y 21, Atabey, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16040, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 215057 (53)(7) 216275 (53)(7) 333509 FAX: (53)(7) 333509 EMAIL: cimab@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Patricia Sierra Bl zquez (Pres.) Rafael Magad n Figueroa (VP) Blanca Rosa Tormo Bravo (Vice Pres.) Mar¡a R. Pascual (Vice Pres.) Founded in 1992. Division of: CENTER FOR MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (CIM) (Cuba). Member of: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (Cuba). Agent of: CENTER OF MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (CIM) (Cuba). Commercializes the production of the Center of Molecular Immunology: Mabs for evaluating disorders of the hemolymphopoietic system; IOR-LYMPHO KIT for thr identification of subsystems of T-cell and lymphocytes B in cell suspension for studying the immunodeficient, infectious diseases and disorders of the autoimmune system, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma and for the monitoring of patients with transplanted organs. Mabs for differential diagnostic of malignant tumors. ELISA system to determine the serum levels of carcinoembryonic antigen for the monitoring of patients with mamma, lung or colon cancer. IOR T3 antibody for the prophylaxis or treatment of rejection in renal transplant. Mabs for the quantification of apolipoproteins in human serum, for monitoring theophylline in blood to study the cell proliferation by monoradioactive determination of DNA, to determine the surface antigen of hepatitis B virus. Offers specialized R&D services including the development of cell line of murine hybridomas, a step in Mabs production; application of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to immunoassay system; preparation of fragments or Mab and Mabs idyotipics like vaccines. Also offers specialized training in immunohistochemistry and immunoassay techniques, steps, quality control and procedures to produce Mabs. Has a wide line of registered products with the IOR (R) trade mark that can be grouped like leucocyte markers, tumor markers, therapeutics, drugs, apolipoproteins, infectious agents, DNA, and diagnostic kits. Monoclonal antibodies; Polyclonal antibodies; Cancer; AIDS; Hepatitis; Implants; Immune system; Hybridomas; Leukemia; Lymphomas; Neoplasms; ELISA; Apolipoproteins; T-cells; Lymphocytes; Infectious diseases; Organs; Diagnostics; Antigens; Lungs; Colon; Antibodies; Blood; Kits; Drugs; Therapeutics; Tumor markers; Prophylaxis; Theophylline; Cells; DNA; Viruses; Research; Markers; Leukocytes; Cell lines; Immunoassays; Immunohistochemistry Record 248 of 1120 CIRA GARCIA CENTRAL CLINIC Calle 20 N§ 4101 esq. Ave. 41, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 332811-14 (53)(7) 332673 FAX: (53)(7) 331633 CONTACT: Antonio Gonz lez Fern ndez (Dir.) H‚ctor Santos P‚rez (VD, Faculty) Antonio S nchez M‚ndez (Adm. VD) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Offers treatment services based on interferons to treat different diseases including hemorrhagic dengue, viral meningitis, acute Hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis, herpes zoster, hairy cell leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, lung-kidney-pancreas-uterus cancer and the diseases of gastric system, laryngeal papillomatosis, hemorrhagic and herpetic conjunctivitis, genital herpes, etc. Therapy; Interferons; Meningitis; Hepatitis; Cancer; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 249 of 1120 CLEALCO-CLEMENTINA ALCOOL S.A. Rod, SP-463, 16250 Clementina, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(186) 581 266 (55)(186) 581 267 Producers of alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 250 of 1120 CLINICAL-SURGICAL HOSPITAL "FREYRE DE ANDRADE" Ave. Salvador Allende N§ 857 entre Espada y Hospital, Centro Habana, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 701001 CONTACT: Juan C. Rocabruna (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Manufactures 21 products from propolis for clinical use in integral treatments of infectious and other diseases such as giardiasis, and to use in different surgical treatments. Propolis; Health services; Human medicine; Biomedical research; Surgery; Giardia; Infectious diseases; Health care Record 251 of 1120 CLINICAL-SURGICAL HOSPITAL "HERMANOS AMEIJEIRAS" Calle San L zaro N§ 701 entre Marqu‚s Gonz lez y Belascoa¡n, Centro Habana, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 708531-39 (53)(7) 798571-79 (53)(7) 707721-29 (53)(7) 798586 TELEX: (028) 512446 CONTACT: Ra£l G¢mez Cabrera (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Clinic and surgical center of high complexity. Involved in organ and tissue transplantation. Updating and post-graduate courses in technological advances, applied research. Health services; Implants; Human medicine; Biomedical research; Clinical research; Surgery; Training courses; Health care Record 252 of 1120 COALHOBRAS INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS LTDA. Rua 2 de Novembro, 468, Carapicuiba, SP 06.300 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 429 3470 TELEX: (011) 23273 Involved in chemicals production. Chemicals Record 253 of 1120 CODISTIL (CONSTRUTORA DE DISTILARIAS DEDINI SA) Rodovia Rio Clara Piracicaba Km 26,3, 13400 Piracicaba, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 333 222 TELEX: (019)1109 CONTACT: Narcisco Gobbin (Dir., CEO and Pres.) Offers engineering and construction services for alcohol production, fertilizer, petrochemicals, chemical, pulp and paper and food industries, as well as for effluent treatment systems based on anaerobic digestion. Alcohols; Anaerobic digestion; Construction services; Fertilizers; Food industry; Paper industry; Petrochemicals; Pulp industry; Waste treatment; Chemicals; Engineering services; Renewable energy; Energy; Biofuels; Bioenergy; Bioconversion; Chemicals; Biotechnology Record 254 of 1120 COLEGIO DE POSTGRADUADOS. CENTRO DE FITOPATOLOGIA PO Box 85, 56230 Montecillo Mexico TEL: (52) 45211 FAX: (52) 45077 CONTACT: Daniel Teliz Ortiz J. Galindo Alonso M. Ochoa G. Huerta Miranda C. L¢pez Reina Involved in the research of potatoes, Zea mays and beans using germplasm banks, germplasm and action mechanisms of proteins and enzymes. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Enzymes; Proteins; Zea mays; Beans Record 255 of 1120 COLEGIO POSTGRADUADOS-CHAPINGO. LABORATORIO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA 56230 Montecillo Mexico TEL: (52) 45265 FAX: (52) 45077 CONTACT: Mar¡a C. L¢pez Peralta M.E. Garc¡a Dur n G. Casas Carrillo T. Olivera Flores I. S nchez Cabrera Dedicated to research Zea mays, beans and pines using somatic embryogenesis, micropropagation and somaclonal variation. Offers training on germplasm conservation and protoplasts. Also offers in vitro pine germplasm. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Germplasm; Micropropagation; Somaclonal variation; Training courses; Protoplasts; Zea mays; Beans; Somatic embryogenesis; Pinus; Conservation; Plants Record 256 of 1120 COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. ENERGY CENTRE 237 Old Hope Rd., Kingston, 6 Jamaica JAM) TEL: (1-809) 927 2003 FAX: (1-809) 927 1925 CB: CAST KINGSTON CONTACT: A.W. Sangster (Pres.) Produces a small photovoltaic demonstration system; solar stills and solar crop drying. Offers training programmes in solar water heating, system design, energy conservation, and solar crop drying. Renewable energy; Drying; Energy; Conservation; Crops; Design Record 257 of 1120 COMBIOMED S.A. (COMBIOMED) Calle 202 N§ 1704 entre 17 y 19, Playa, CP 11600, AP 16300, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 216597 (53)(7) 219132 (53)(7) 210855 (53)(7) 217197 TELEX: (028) 411258 FAX: (53)(7) 336387 CONTACT: Fernando Arrojas Cowley (Pres.) Alberto Cabrera D¡az (VD) Angel D¡az Lezcano (Head, Sales Dpt.) Agent of: CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL RESEARCH (IDIC) (Cuba). Commercial organization. Commercializes equipment and support systems for the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries as well as medical equipment of high technology and other means, also information and electronic systems. Equipmet; Instrumentation; Design; Software; Medical equipment; Computation; Electronics; Biotechnology industry; Medical instruments; Health care industry; Commercialization Record 258 of 1120 COMERCIAL E AGROPECUARIA RODRIGUES DA CUNHA SA Rodovia Marechal Rondon s-n, Aracatuba, SP 60016 Brazil Involved in veterinary aspects, including artificial insemination. Artificial insemination; Veterinary Record 259 of 1120 COMISION DE COORDINACION DE TECNOLOGIA ANDINA Ahuacpinta 598. Apartado 477, Cuzco Peru TEL: (51) 224 631 CONTACT: P. Vidal (Sec.) Offers consultancy services in all the fields of new and renewable sources of energy. Consultancy services; Renewable energy; Energy Record 260 of 1120 COMISION DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES (CIC). INSTITUTO MULTIDISCIPLINARIO DE BIOLOGIA CELULAR (IMBICE) Calle 526, entre 10 y 11, Casilla de Correo 403, (1900) La Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 253 320 (54)(1) 210 112 TELEX: CESLA 31216 AR FAX: (54)(1) 253 320 CONTACT: N‚stor Oscar Bianchi Rodolfo Gustavo Goya Lidia Beatriz Arbeletche Martha Susana Albarellos Eduardo Julio Spinedi N‚stor Gabriel Carri Part of: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y TECNICAS (CONICET) (Argentina). Involved in cell and molecular biology developing molecular genetics, cytogenetics, toxicological and epidemiological genetics. Also works in neuroendocrinology, oncology and gerontology. Cell biology; Molecular biology; Cytogenetics; Molecular genetics; Neuroendocrinology; Toxicology; Epidemiology Record 261 of 1120 COMISION NACIONAL DE BIOTECNOLOGIA CONICIT, Apdo. 10318, San Jos‚ Costa Rica Coordinator of the National Biotechnology Program, focuses efforts on two fields: agriculture and health including cell culture of tropical species such as Bactris, Araceae and Avocade; virus immunology and diagnosis; bovine embryo micromanipulation, pheromone control of the potato moth; somaclonal variation of coffee, cocoa, bananas, several tuberculous and orchids; and coffee waste processing. Health products includes polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies and antivenom sera. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Health care; Cell cultures; Pheromones; Micropropagation; Polyclonal antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Somaclonal variation; Coffea arabica; Theobroma cacao; Viruses; Immunology; Diagnostics; Bovines; Embryos; Solanum tuberosum; Sera; Musa sp. Record 262 of 1120 COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA. DIRECCION DE INFORMACION Y ESTUDIOS. DEPARTAMENTO DE INFORMACION Casilla 297 V. Canada 308, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 274 4537 TELEX: 340191 CNCT CK FAX: (56)(2) 496 729 CONTACT: A.M. Prat (Head) Develops, promotes and improves science and technology. Involved in biomass and energy studies. Offers information services. Research; Biomass; Energy; Information services; Renewable energy Record 263 of 1120 COMISSAO EXECUTIVA DO PLANO DA LAVOURA CACACUEIRA (CEPLAC) Rodovia Ilheus, Itabuna Km 22, CX. P. 7, Itabuna, BA 45.600 Brazil TEL: (55)(71) 214 3262 (55)(71) 211 4217 CONTACT: Antonio dos Santos (VP) Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 264 of 1120 COMISSAO EXECUTIVA NACIONAL DO ALCOOL Esplanada dos Ministrios - Bloco 6. 4 Andar, Sala 445, 70053, Bras¡lia DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 226 3605 TELEX: (061) 1066 FAX: (55)(61) 225 9162 CONTACT: P.L. Oliveira (Exec. Sec.) Involved in biofuels production from sugar cane and other energy use studies. Offers information services. Bioenergy; Biofuels; Saccharum officinarum; Energy; Information services; Renewable energy; Alcohols; Biotechnology; Biomass Record 265 of 1120 COMISSAO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA NUCLEAR. CENTRO DE INFORMACOES NUCLEARES Rua General Severiano, 90 - Botafogo, 20000, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil CONTACT: A. Neves (Head, Documentation Div.) Works in biomass and energy and its applications. Offers information services. Producer of /Fonte/; database. Biomass; Energy; Information services; Databases; Renewable energy Record 266 of 1120 COMMERCIAL MERSAL. CIA. LTDA. Italia Nr. 344, PO Box 1135, Quito Ecuador E TEL: (593)(2) 524 936 (593)(2) 561 976 TELEX: (393)22298 ECUAME ED, ATT: MERSAL Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Immunodiagnostics; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins; Sera; Biotechnology Record 267 of 1120 COMPANHIA ACOS ESPECIAIS ITABIRA. DIRETORIA TECNICA. NUCLEO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO TECNOLOGICO Caixa Postal 2214. Ave. Afonso Pena 4000, 30130, Belo Horizonte MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 273 1366 TELEX: (31)1030 CAEI BR FAX: (55)(31) 273 3260 CONTACT: S.P. Oliveira (Dir., Res.) Involved in the use of new and renewable sources of energy. Recovery of fumes from charcoal production and electricity production with fumes from charcoal production. Renewable energy; Energy; Charcoal Record 268 of 1120 COMPANHIA ACOS ESPECIAIS ITABIRA. FLORESTAL ACESITA S.A. Rua Rio Grande do Sul, 1501 - Lourdes, 30000, Belo Horizonte MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 335 6388 TELEX: (031) 312276 Involved in biomass studies and biofuels production and its applications. Offers information services. Bioenergy; Biomass; Biofuels; Information services; Energy; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 269 of 1120 COMPANHIA ACUCAREIRA VALE DO ROSARIO Fazenda Invernada, 14640 Morro Agudo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 726 2299 Producer of sugar and alcohol by fermentation. Sugars; Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 270 of 1120 COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E FLORESTAL SANTA BARBARA. DIRETORIA DE PESQUISA E COORDENACAO TECNICA Caixa Postal 22. Ave. Brasil, 709, 20140, Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 201 6322 TELEX: 391386 FLBM BR FAX: (55)(31) 273 2927 CB: CAFLORA CONTACT: W. Suiter Filho (Dir., Res.) Research on biomass and its applications. Research; Biomass; Agriculture Record 271 of 1120 COMPANHIA AGRO INDUSTRIAL VALE DO PARANAIBA Praca da Liberdade s-n, 64000 Teresina, PI Brazil TEL: (55)(86) 222 3744 (55)(86) 223 4613 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 272 of 1120 COMPANHIA AUXILIAR DE EMPRESAS ELETRICAS BRASILEIRAS Ave., Pasteur, 404, 2 Andar. Centro, 20040, Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 246 4060 TELEX: (021) 22685 CB: EMPELBRA Involved in biomass production as biogas and energy studies. Offers information services. Biofuels; Bioenergy; Biomass; Biogas; Energy; Information services; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 273 of 1120 COMPANHIA BELGO MINEIRA. COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E FLORESTAL SANTA BARBARA Caixa Postal, 22, 30000, Belo Horizonte MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 201 6322 CB: CAFLORA Involved in biomass and energy studies. Offers information services. Biomass; Energy; Information services Record 274 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE AGUAS E ESGOTOS DA PARAIBA Rua Saliciano Sirva S/N, Jaguaribe, PB 58.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(83) 221 1410 Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 275 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE AGUAS E ESGOTOS DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE Praca Augusto Severo, 264/66, Natal, RN 59.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(84) 222 8468 CONTACT: Joao Newton da Escossia (Pres.) Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 276 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE ALCOOL CANA-VERDE Rua Padre Lafaiete, 713, 38440 Araguari, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(34) 241 2567 Produces cane sugar and of power alcohol by fermentation. Saccharum officinarum; Alcohols; Fermentation; Sugars; Bioconversion; Agricultural industry Record 277 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE DESENVOLVIMENTO INDUSTRIAL (INGA) Rua Joaquim Nabuco 80, Maringa, PR 87.013 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 244 335 Involved in food and chemical industries, producing natural sweetener and steviosideo-INGA. Chemical industry; Food industry; Sweeteners Record 278 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO (SABESP) Rua Padre Joao Manoel, 6 Andar, Sao Paulo, SP 01.411 Brazil Investments in genetic engineering. Genetic engineering; Investments Record 279 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO DE MINAS GERAIS Rua Mar de Espanha, 453, Santo Antonio, CX. P. 2234, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.350 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 349 1166 TELEX: (031) 2173 Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 280 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO DO PARANA Rua Engenheiro Reboucas, 1376, Capanema, Curitiba, PR 80.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 238 711 (55)(41) 238 223 Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 281 of 1120 COMPANHIA DE TECNOLOGIA DE SANEAMENTO AMBIENTAL (CETESB) Ave. Prof. Frederico Herman Junior 345, Alto de Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP 05459 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 210 1100 TELEX: 83053 cets br FAX: (55)(11) 814 5687 CONTACT: Werner Eugenio Zulalf (Pres.) Rosana F.V. Novaes Involved in environmental treatment technology. Develops a programme of applied biotechnology for the treatment of wastes. Projects on anaerobic biological processes and integrated systems of waste recycling. Anaerobic digestion; Biomass; Biotechnology; Environment protection; Wastes; Waste treatment; Bioconversion; Environmental technology Record 282 of 1120 COMPANHIA ENERGETICA DE MINAS GERAIS Caixa Postal 992. Ave. Barbacena, 1200 - 20 andar, Belo Horizonte, MG 30161 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 349 2111 TELEX: 31124 FAX: (55)(31) 349 4691 CONTACT: O. Amaral Conducts studies related to global energy demand forecasting; information analysis and energy uses for rural areas such as energy use studies on the socio-economic sector including analysis of energy conservation, congeneration potential, electricity generation by solar energy, forest potential, editing a bulletin about new and renewable sources of energy for Latin America, preparing a database on energy for State of Minas Gerais, and energy farming (gasifiers, windmills for water pumping, photovoltaic cells, solar panels, grain dryers using wood). Publisher of /Balanco Energetico Estadual/; /Uso de Energia Eletrica no Setor Industrial em Minas Gerais-1985/; /Energia Divulgacao Seletiva de Informacoes Tecnicas na America Latina/. Energy; Analyses; Economics; Conservation; Solar energy; Databases; Woods; Gases; Pumps; Cells; Publications; Dryers; Grains; Renewable energy; Information services; Analyses; Forestry Record 283 of 1120 COMPANHIA ESTADUAL DE GAS DO RIO DE JANEIRO Ave. Presidente Vargas, 2610. Cidade Nova, 20210, Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 263 7980 TELEX: 23302 Involved in biomass research: investigation of technical and economical feasibility of using land fill gas of the Aterro do Caju as an automotive fuel; investigation of technical and economical feasibility of using gas from other landfills as an automotive fuel and resident consumption. Peat research: investigation of many regional peats mixed with national coal for gas generation and metallurgical coke production; investigation of peat as an agricultural manure. Bioenergy; Biomass; Research; Gases; Biofuels; Agriculture; Economics; Energy; Renewable energy; Landfill gases; Landfills; Fuels Record 284 of 1120 COMPANHIA INDUSTRIAL DE ALGAS (CIALGAS) Av. Paulo Ayres 250, km 19, BR 116 Taboao da Serra, SP 06.750 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 491 4940 (55)(11) 491 6255 CONTACT: W. Nigri (Pres.) Manufactures carrageenins, agar and alginates. Agar; Algal products; Alginates; Carrageenans Record 285 of 1120 COMPANHIA MUNICIPAL DE LIMPIEZA URBANA (COMLURB) Rua Major Avila, 358, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20.511 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 248 9299 (55)(21) 234 2000 Offers waste treatment services. Investments; Waste treatment; Cleaning Record 286 of 1120 COMPANHIA PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO TECNOLOGICO (CODETEC) Estrada Telebras, Unicamp Km 1, Cidade Universitaria, Campinas, SP 13.081 Brazil Produces pharmaceuticals including antibiotics. Antibiotics; Drugs Record 287 of 1120 COMPANHIA PAULISTA DE FORCA E LUZ Rodovia Campinas, Mogimirim, Km 2.5, Campinas, SP 13085 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 435 3236 CONTACT: Drogerio Cesar Cerqueira Leite Involved in energy and biomass activities. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy; Bioenergy Record 288 of 1120 COMPANHIA PROMOCAO DE PESQUISA CIENTIFICA E TECNOLOGICA DE SAO PAULO (PROMOCET) Ave. Angelica, 2632, 7 Andar, Sao Paulo, SP 01.228 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 231 5666 (55)(11) 231 5355 TELEX: (011) 32516 Investment in genetic engineering. Genetic engineering; Investments; Biotechnology Record 289 of 1120 COMPANHIA RIOGRANDENSE DE LATICINIOS E CORRELATOS (CORLAC) Rua Carlos Von Koseritz, 200, Porto Alegre, RS 90000 Brazil TELEX: 511549 CONTACT: Geo Kardel Involved in food industry. Food industry; Lactose; Lactates; Lactases Record 290 of 1120 COMPANHIA RIOGRANDENSE DE SANEAMENTO (CORSAN) Rua Caldas Junior, 120, 18 Andar, Porto Alegre, RS 90.018 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 224 3922 TELEX: (0512) 234 Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 291 of 1120 COMPANHIA SUZANO DE PAPEL E CELULOSE Alameda Franca 1050-8 Andar, 01422 Sao Paulo Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 852 9177 TELEX: (011)31279 CONTACT: L. Fefer (Pres.) Produces paper pulp. Working on enzymes, forestry and genetics. Agriculture; Cellulases; Enzymes; Forestry; Genetics; Paper industry Record 292 of 1120 COMPA¥IA INDUSTRIAL AZUCARERA SAN AURELIO, S.A. PO Box 94. Ave. San Aurelio esq. 4to. anillo (Zona sur), Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivia TEL: (591)(3) 342 882 TELEX: 4235 CIASA BV FAX: (591)(3) 341 182 CONTACT: R.A. Guti‚rrez (Mgr.) Works in the use of the new renewable sources of energy. Activities include refining of sugar products and commercial-scale production of ethanol. Energy; Ethanol; Sugars; Renewable energy; Alcohols; Fermentation; Biotechnology Record 293 of 1120 COMPLEMENTOS ALIMENTICIOS, S.A. DE C.V. Calz. de La Naranja N§ 157 Fracc. Industrial Alce Blanco 53370 Naucalpan, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 576 8199 (52)(5) 358 2545 FAX: (52)(5) 576 4829 CONTACT: Gregorio G¢mez Mart¡nez (Mgr., Sales) Founded in 1963. Exports honeybee powder, dehydrated tomatoes, maltodextrines, malt extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Food industry; Capsicum annuum; Dehydration; Dextrins; Proteins; Hydrolysis; Lycopersicum esculentum; Malt; Extracts Record 294 of 1120 CONGAS Rua Augusta, 1600, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil Involved in waste treatment by anaerobic digestion. Carries out studies on the use of biodigestion by-products. Wastes; Waste treatment; Anaerobic digestion; Biomass; Bioconversion; Research; Biotechnology Record 295 of 1120 CONSEJO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA. OFICINA DE FUENTES NUEVAS Y RENOVABLES ENERGIA Ave. Las Artes, s-n, Lima, 34 Peru TEL: (54)(1) 410 819 CONTACT: H. Neyra Rodr¡guez (Dir.) Involved in the fields of new and renewable sources of energy such as electric generation by gas from charcoal. Energy; Gases; Renewable energy; Charcoal Record 296 of 1120 CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMIENTO CIENTIFICO E TECHNOLOGICO CNPQ. Ave. W3/Norte Q.507-B, Caixa Postal 111142, 70740, Brasilia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 272 2450 TELEX: (061)1989 Develops the biotechnology national program (PRONAB). Biotechnology Record 297 of 1120 COOPERATIVA AGRARIA AZUCARERA ANDAHUASI LTDA. Apartado postal 190 Muacho, Sayan Peru Dedicated to the production of sugar and of ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Sugars; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 298 of 1120 COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA DA ASTORGA LTDA. Km 01 Saida para Araponga, s-n, 86720 Astorga, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 341 150 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 299 of 1120 COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA DOS PRODUCTOS DE CA¥A DO VALE DO IVAI LTDA. Praca do Cafe, 214, Jandaia do Sul, PR 86900 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 321 509 (55)(41) 321 709 CONTACT: Fritz Rudolf Wienbeck Producers of ethanol by fermentation Ethanol; Fermentation Record 300 of 1120 COOPERATIVA AGROPECUARIA MOURAOENSE LTDA. Av. Guilherme de Paula Xavier, 200 CEP460, 83700 Campo Mourao, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 232 492 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 301 of 1120 COOPERATIVA AGROPECUARIA ROLANDIA LTDA. (COROL) Ave. Aylton Rodrigues Alves, 698, 86600 Rolandia, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 562 144 CONTACT: Elisen De Paula (Dir., CEO and Pres.) Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 302 of 1120 COOPERATIVA DE COLONIZACAO AGROPECUARIA INDUSTRIAL PINDORAMA LTDA. Rua Goias, 371, Maceio, AL 57000 Brazil TEL: (55)(82) 223 4370 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 303 of 1120 COOPERATIVA REGIONAL DOS PRODUTORES DE ACUCAR DE ALAGOAS Rua Sae Albuquerque, 235, 57000 Maceio, AL Brazil TEL: (55)(82) 221 7344 TELEX: (082) 2144 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 304 of 1120 COOPERS BRASIL Rodovia Raposo Tavares Km 26.9, Bairro Moinho Velho, Caixa Postal 503, 06700 Coita, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 492 3255 TELEX: 1171729 COOB FAX: (55)(11) 492 4688 Manufactures vaccines by fermentation. Vaccines; Fermentation Record 305 of 1120 COORDINACION DE INFORMACION TECNICA Apartado a‚reo 59976, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 285 5684 TELEX: 44787 CB: ECOPETROL BOGOTA CONTACT: O.J. Ort¡z (Coord.) Promotes biofuels production and demonstrates the importance of the energy conservation. Offers information services. Bioenergy; Biofuels; Energy; Conservation; Information services; Renewable energy Record 306 of 1120 COPERFLU-COOPERATIVA FLUMINENSE DOS PRODUTORES DE ACUCAR E ALCOOL LTDA. Rua dos Andradas, 30-3, 28100 Campos, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 231 005 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 307 of 1120 COPERSUCAR Rua Boa Vista, 380-3rd Floor, PO Box 5691, 01014 SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 229 0611 TELEX: 1163063 CURA - BR 1162850 CCPA - BR FAX: (55)(11) 948 8355 CONTACT: Aloisio Nunes de Almeida Founded in 1959. Produces alcohol from sugar cane by fermentation process such as anhydrous power alcohol, hydrated power alcohol and hydrated industrial alcohol. Saccharum officinarum; Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 308 of 1120 CORBIOTEC SRL PO Box 5000, 62 Bo. Kennedy, 5000 C¢rdoba Argentina CONTACT: Patricia Dallari D.N. Moriconi M.A. Gonz lez N. Larrosa Involved in commercial production of Allium sativum, strawberries and potatoes using micropropagation techniques. Supplies in vitro strawberries germplasm. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Allium sativum; Fragaria chiloensis; Market; Agriculture; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 309 of 1120 CORNING BRASIL VIDROS ESPECIAIS LTDA. Avenida Hor cio Laffer, 555 - ITAIM BIBI, Caixa Postal 20742, 04538 Sao Paulo SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 210 0022 TELEX: (11) 83714 FAX: (55)(11) 210 0142 CONTACT: Julio A. Arelaro (Dir.) Founded in 1965. Produces laboratory glassware (Pyrex brand); and commercializes cell biology and tissue culture products, and other laboratory equipment. Laboratory equipment; Tissue cultures; Cell biology; Glassware; Market Record 310 of 1120 CORPORACION BONIMA SA Ctra. Panamericana km. 11.5, Ilopango, Apartado 1092, San Salvador El Salvador SLV) TEL: (503) 272 011 Subsidiary of: MCKESSON (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 311 of 1120 CORPORACION CHALVER SA Av. 68 N§ 40-21 Sur, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 204 0530 TELEX: 045703 T.P.T.R.-Co. Develops, produces and commercializes pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary use and cosmetics. Allergens; Antibacterials; Antiparasitic products; Drugs; Market; Veterinary; Cosmetics Record 312 of 1120 CORPORACION PARA INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS (CIB) Piso 8 Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe-Medellin, Antioquia Colombia TEL: (57)(4) 257 1061 (57)(4) 579 083 CONTACT: Marcos Restrepo Diana Isaza Involved in Leishmaniasis epidemiology research, based on isoenzymes studies. Epidemiology; Isoenzymes; Leishmaniasis; Research Record 313 of 1120 CORRENTES AGROPECUARIA LTDA. Ave. Amyntras Jacques de Moraes, 4.545, 39400 Montes Claros, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 221 2600 (55)(31) 221 9900 (55)(31) 221 9388 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Alcohols; Bioconversion Record 314 of 1120 COSMOCEL, S.A. V¡a a Matamoros N§1501 Fracc. Industrial Nogalar 66480 San Nicol s de las Garza, N.L. Mexico TEL: (52)(83) 503 800 (52)(83) 538 512 TELEX: 382961 FAX: (52)(83) 503 530_ CONTACT: Jorge Furber G. (Man. Dir.) Founded in 1960. Exports aluminium sulphate, aluminium sodium sulphate, diammonium phosphate, sodium phophates, sodium aluminate, agrochemicals, foliar fertilizers. Agrochemicals; Fertilizers; Phosphates; Chemicals; Sulfates; Aluminum Record 315 of 1120 COUTLER DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Popocat‚petl N§ 396 General Pedro Mar¡a Anaya 03340 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 688 3630 (52)(5) 688 7423 FAX: (52)(5) 688 7537 CONTACT: Jos‚ Ben¡tez (Chief, Operations) Founded in 1972. Exports diagnostic reactives hematology equipment. Hematology; Medical equipment; Diagnostic products; Reagents; Equipmet Record 316 of 1120 CUBAN CENTER OF NEUROSCIENCES (CNC) Ave. 25 N§ 15202 esq. 158, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 12100, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 217442 (53)(7) 217390 FAX: (53)(7) 336321 EMAIL: mitchell@ns.cneuro.cu CONTACT: Mitchell Vald‚s (Dir.) Jes£s Sa¡z S nchez (VD, Intl. Rel.) Alfredo Alvarez (Head, EEG Div.) Nelsa Hechevarr¡a Alvarez (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info.) Pedro Vald‚s (VD, Res.) Mar¡a Cecilia P‚rez (Head, Evoked Potentials Div.) Mar¡a Antonieta Bobis (Head, Cognition Div.) Founded in 1990. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). NATIONAL CENTER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CNIC) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Researches on neurosciences. Brain mapping. Evoked potentials. Development, design, production and marketing of high-technology equipment for neurosciences. Commercializes MEDICID (system for digital electroencephalography); NEURONICA (system of evoked, auditive, somatosensory, and visual potentials); VIDEOGAMES (psychological computer-assisted tests). Evaluation of cognitive processes). Offers courses; master courses. Research; Brain; Neurology; Medical equipment; Design; Brain mapping; Evoked potentials; Equipmet; Psychology; Computation; Training courses; Software; Analyses Record 317 of 1120 CUBAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SUGAR BY-PRODUCTS (ICIDCA) V¡a Blanca y Ctra. Central 804, San Miguel del Padr¢n, AP 4026, CP 11000, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 982883 (53)(7) 982369 (53)(7) 983007 TELEX: (028) 511667 ICID CU FAX: (53)(7) 338236 EMAIL: icidca@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Luis O. G lvez (Dir.) Leonel Gonz lez Penichet (VD, Dev.) Mar¡a Dorita Gonz lez (VD, Res.) Gustavo Saura Laria (VD, Pilot Plant Cuba-10) Guillermo L. Bernal Rodr¡guez (Mgr., Sales) Founded in 1963. Part of: MINISTRY OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY (MINAZ) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SUGAR-CANE TECHNOLOGY (ISSCT) GROUP OF LATIN AMERICAN SUGAR EXPORTERS COUNTRIES (GEPLACEA) BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Carries out research and development on sugar cane by-products based on chemical and biotechnological knowledge. Application of the results in agriculture, food, health and industry. Works on technological management using engineering techniques and studies on economic feasibility to identify development possibilities and materialize them as transferable technological packages. Contributes to the reconversion and reactivation of the by-product industry through studies of alternatives and technical assistance. Develops and carries out small and medium scale productions. Engaged in the development of food supplement (yeast by-products); phytohormones; polymer compounds; clinical dextran (blood plasma substitute); ethanol extract (antinflammatory); solid phase reactors (biotechnological industry). Commercializes biofertilizers (legumes); growth stimulant; biocontrollers; technologies (compost, rum and pleurotus fungi production for waste treatment and animal feed); solvents; ferridextranes (veterinary use); strains for the biotechnological industry; /LA INDUSTRIA DE LOS DERIVADOS DE LA CA¥A DE AZUCAR/ (publication); /REVISTA ICIDCA/ (publication, related to sugar cane by-products); /PERSO/ (database, records on international personalities on the subject; /DECAZ/ (database, it covers national and international journals on this subject; software for stimulation of the sugar cane production and by-products industry processes; database of sugar agroindustry. Offers services of exploratory studies; preinvestment studies; feasibility studies; description and analytic evaluation studies (products and raw materials); scientific and technical information; market studies; economic evaluation; automation and control of processes; technical diagnostics; technical audit; basic engineering projects; advising (installation and start-up of by-product industry processes) and process optimization. Biotechnology; Saccharum officinarum; Derivatives; Feedstuff; Microbiology; Agriculture; Sugar industry; Biotechnology industry; Chemical industry; Microorganisms; Distillery; Fermentation; Health care industry; Foods; Alcohols; Legumes; Growth stimulators; Controllers; Waste treatment; Dextranases; Wastes; Yeasts; Research; Veterinary products; Publications; Information services; Hormones; Databases; Food industry; Market studies; Plant biotechnology; Biofertilizers; Automation; Strains; Economics; Diagnostics; Engineering services; Polymers; Blood; Plasma; Ethanol; Equipmet; Reactors; Composts; Fungi; Solvents; Software; Raw materials Record 318 of 1120 CULTILAB MATERIALS PARA CULTURA DE CELULAS LTDA. Rue Maria Monteiro N§ 187, Cambui, Sao Paulo, SP 13025 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 517 974 TELEX: 197840 FAX: (55)(192) 26028 CONTACT: Walter Pinto (Dir.) Founded in 1983. Dedicated to the research of monoclonal antibodies, embryo transfer, fetal-calf. bovine and equine sera. It 's affiliated with STATE UNIV. OF CAMPINAS. Monoclonal antibodies; Embryo transfer; Bovines; Sera; Calves; Research; Fetal bovine serum; Biotechnology Record 319 of 1120 D. M. SIMPSON & CO. (1984) LTD. PO Box 234, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 426 7130 FAX: (1-809) 429 5575 CB: SIMPSONS BARBADOS CONTACT: P.D. Simpson (Mgr., Engr.) Offers consultancy services on appropriate technology to manufacturing companies specifically interested in biomass, bagasse, vegetable waste fuels, wind energy, energy from waste for power generation. Concerned with all tropical agro-industry and agro-industrial processes. Consultancy services; Biomass; Bagasse; Fuels; Energy; Wastes; Agriculture; Agricultural industry; Renewable energy; Wind energy Record 320 of 1120 DALMER LABORATORIES S.A. (DALMER S.A.) Ave. 25 N§ 15819 entre 158 y 190, Cubanac n, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 210948 FAX: (53)(7) 330497 CONTACT: Salom‚ Ivonne Fern ndez Rodr¡guez (Gen. Mgr.) Founded in 1991. Devoted to the research, development, marketing and production of pharmaceutical products. Drugs; Drug industry; Research; Commercialization Record 321 of 1120 DALVA (DESTILARIA DE ALCOOL VALE DO ANASTACIO) LTDA. Estrada Santo Anastacio-Mirante, km. 22, 19360 Santo Anastacio, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(182) 561 Produces power alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 322 of 1120 DANOMEX, S.A. DE C.V. Benito Ju rez N§ 104 San Lucas Tepetlacalco 54000 Tlalnepantla, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 398 0943 (52)(5) 398 5954 FAX: (52)(5) 398 8150 CONTACT: Alejandro de la Pe¤a (Gen. Mgr.) Founded in 1980. Exports bovine fetal serum. Bovines; Fetal bovine serum Record 323 of 1120 DAVID PEARSON ASSOC. (BRAZIL) Caixa Postal 22183, 01499, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 257 7451 FAX: (55)(11) 231 1567 Agent of: VCH. VERLAG CHEMIE GMBH (Germany). Offers publications such as /Journal of Biochemical Toxicology/, /European Journal of Immunology/, /Electrophoresis/, /Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science/, /Journal for Water and Wastewater Research/, /Archiv der Pharmazie/ and /Pharmazie in unserer Zeitl/ published under the auspices of the German Pharmaceutical Society (DPhG), /Chemishe Rundschau/ the weekly newspaper for chemistry, pharmacy and food technology, /Liebings Annalen der Chemie/ a bilingual journal of synthetic organic, bioorganic and natural products chemistry, /Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships/ including molecular modelling and applications of computer graphics in pharmacology, chemistry and biology. Publications; Biochemistry; Toxicology; Immunology; Waste waters; Electrophoresis; Nutrition; Soils; Research; Chemistry; Food industry; Synthetics; Computation; Pharmacology; Biology Record 324 of 1120 DAVIH LABORATORIES (DAVIHLAB) Ctra. de Tapaste y Ocho V¡as, San Jos‚ de las Lajas, AP 2 (San Jos‚), AP 23031 (Marianao 14) La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(64) 62206 (53)(64) 62162 FAX: (53)(7) 331682 EMAIL: laborl@ceniai.cu laborl@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Francisco A. Machado Ram¡rez (Dir.) Regina Z. Mart¡n Garc¡a (VD) Eladio Silva Cabrera (Head, Immunotechnology Dpt.) Julio Ramos Garc¡a (Head, Info. Dpt.) Founded in 1990. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Develops and uses monoclonal antibodies for humans. Produces antibody detection systems. Researches on human retrovirus, tuberculosis, and bovine and human brucellosis. Commercializes diagnostic kits as DAVIH-BLOT HIV-1 (immunoblotting system for the detection of HIV-1 antibodies in human serum or plasma); DAVIH-BLOT HTLV-1 (immunoblotting system for the detection of HTLV-1 antibodies in human serum or plasma); DAVIH DOT HTLV I-II (dot blood system for the detection of HTLV-I-II in human serum and plasma; DAVIH-BRU 1 (microelisa system for the detection of Brucella abortus antibodies in human serum or plasma); DAVIH-BRU 2 (microelisa system for the detection of Brucella abortus antibodies in cattle serum or plasma); DAVIH BLOT VIH 2 (immunoblotting system for the detection of VIH 2 antibodies in human serum and plasma); DAVIH-HTLV I-II (microelisa system for the detection of HLTV I-II antibodies in human serum or plasma); DAVIH DOT VIH-1 (dot blot system for the detection of VIH-1 antibodies in human serum and plasma; DAVIH AC p24 (microelisa system for the detection of p24 VIH-1 antibodies); DAVIH TBB (microelisa system for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis antibodies in bovine serum and plasma). Diagnostics; Kits; Brucella; HIV; Viruses; AIDS; HTLV; ELISA; Sera; Plasma; Molecular immunology; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Microbiology; Research; Tuberculosis; Cattle; Mycobacteria; Medicine Record 325 of 1120 DECASA (DESTILARIA DE ALCOOL CAIUA S.A.) Fazenda Jaguatirica, 19450 Caiua, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(182) 298 Produces fuel-grade alcohol by fermentation. Fermentation; Alcohols; Biofuels; Energy; Renewable energy; Bioenergy; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 326 of 1120 DEGREMONT-SANEAMENTO E TRATAMENTO DE AQUAS LTDA. Al Santos 1827-19, 01419 SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 283 1188 TELEX: 24993 Subsidiary of: DEGREMONT (France). Works in designs and constructs equipment and plants for purification of water and industrial effluents treatment. Purification; Waste treatment; Design; Construction services; Equipmet Record 327 of 1120 DEGUSSA SA Divisao Labofarma, Rua Santo Antonio, 184-19/20, C.P. 30479, 01314 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 351 106 Subsidiary of: DEGUSSA AG (Germany). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 328 of 1120 DEMERARA WOODS LTD. Georgetown Republic of Guyana CONTACT: H.O. Bovell Member of: AGRAR-UND HYDROTECHNIK GMBH (Germany). Involved in energy researches. Provides energy by woodgas fueled power generation sets. Energy; Research; Fuels; Woods; Gases; Renewable energy; Generators Record 329 of 1120 DEPARTAMENTO DE AGUAS E ENERGIA ELECTRICA DE SAO PAULO Rua Riachuelo, 115, Centro Sao Paulo, SP 01.007 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 345 612 Involved in energy, biomass and waste treatment activities. Biomass; Energy; Waste treatment; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 330 of 1120 DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DA PRODUCAO MINERAL Setor de Autarquias Norte. Quadra 1 - Bloco B, 70040, Bras¡lia DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 224 2670 TELEX: (061) 1545 CB: DNPM BRASILIA CONTACT: C. Oiti (Dir., Geology Div.) Involved in biomass and energy studies. Offers information services. Biomass; Energy; Information services; Renewable energy Record 331 of 1120 DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DE AGUAS E ENERGIA ELETRICA. COORDENACAO TECNICA DE RECURSOS HIDRICOS. SISTEMA DE INFORMACOES HIDROMETEOROLOGICAS Esplanada dos Minist‚rios, Bloco R - 3 andar, 70044, Brasilia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 223 4592 TELEX: (061) 1224 FAX: (55)(61) 226 5497 CONTACT: A.C. Tatit Holtz (Dir.) Involved in biomass and energy studies. Offers information services. Database producer. Biomass; Energy; Information services; Databases; Renewable energy Record 332 of 1120 DESTILARIA ALCIDIA S.A. Rua Hunrique Monteiro 234, Pinheiro, SP 05423 Brazil TEL: (55)(183) 225 999 CONTACT: Lamartine Navarro (CEO and Pres.) Produces fuel alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fuels; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Energy; Biotechnology Record 333 of 1120 DESTILARIA AMERICANA LTDA. Rua Espirito Santo, 384, 86300 Cornelio Procopio, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 651 349 Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 334 of 1120 DESTILARIA AUTONOMA ALCOOLVALE S.A. Rua Pitangueira, 854, 88 420 Agrolandia, SC Brazil TEL: (55)(4) 783 4101/03 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 335 of 1120 DESTILARIA DE ALCOOL MB LTDA. Fazenda Santa Elisa, 14160 Sertaozinho, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 6486 Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 336 of 1120 DESTILARIA GUARICANGA S.A. Rua Ten. Joao Francisco, 220, 18600 Botucatu, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(149) 223 092 Dedicated to the production of power alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Ethanol Record 337 of 1120 DESTILARIA LAGO AZUL S.A. 71600 Brasilia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 248 3236 (55)(61) 248 3487 Dedicated to the production of fuel-grade ethanol. Ethanol; Biofuels; Distillery; Energy; Alcohols; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 338 of 1120 DESTILARIA NOVA ANDRADINA S.A. Ave. Nove de Julho, 5617-12, 01407 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 881 9200 Dedicated to the production of alcohol fuel by fermentation. Alcohols; Biofuels; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Energy; Ethanol Record 339 of 1120 DESTILARIA NOVA ESPERANCA LTDA. Fazenda Nova Esperanca,18280 Cesario Lange, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(174) 311 (55)(174) 322 Dedicated to the production of alcohol from sugar cane. Saccharum officinarum; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 340 of 1120 DESTILARIA SAO JOAO LTDA. Rod. S. Joao da Boa Vista-Vargem Grande do Sul, Km 15, 13870 Sao Joao da Boa Vista, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(196) 411 221 Dedicated to the production of fuel-grade ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Biofuels; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols; Energy; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 341 of 1120 DESTILARIA VALE DO RIO TURVO LTDA. Rua Benita, 3346, 15100 Sao Jose do Rio Preto, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(173) 328 544 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Fermentation; Ethanol; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 342 of 1120 DESTILARIA VALE DO VERDAO S.A. Fazenda Baessa, 76435 Acreuna, GO Brazil TEL: (55)(62) 647 1260 (55)(62) 647 1261 Dedicated to the production of power alcohol by fermentation. Fermentation; Alcohols; Distillery; Bioconversion; Ethanol Record 343 of 1120 DE Record 345 of 1120 DESTILERIA DEL NORTE S.A. S nchez de Bustamante, 54, 1173 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 862 831 (54)(1) 884 033 (54)(1) 898 801 Dedicated to the production of ethanol. Alcohols; Ethanol; Distillery Record 346 of 1120 DESTILERIA RIO MOJOTORO 4432 Campo Santo, Salta Argentina TEL: (54)(87) 911 252 (54)(87) 911 593 (54)(87) 911 405 Dedicated to the production of alcohol and anhydrous alcohol. Alcohols; Distillery; Fermentation Record 347 of 1120 DESTILERIA SALVADORE¥A. DEPARTAMENTO DE PRODUCCION Alameda Dr. Enrique Araujo. Edificio Asesuisa - piso 3, San Salvador, 01173 El Salvador SLV) TEL: (503) 231 745 TELEX: 20653 DESTISAL 503 FAX: (503) 244 189 CONTACT: M. Lewy-van S‚veren (Tech. Adv.) Specialized in biofuels. Commercial scale production of ethanol from sugar cane and sorghum. Bioenergy; Biofuels; Ethanol; Saccharum officinarum; Sorghum; Energy; Biomass; Alcohols; Renewable energy; Distillery; Biotechnology Record 348 of 1120 DISPROFARMA SA Virrey Ceballos 1643, 1135, Buenos Aires Argentina Part of: BAGO ORGANIZATION Distributes popular and ethical pharmaceutical products. Drugs; Ethical drugs Record 349 of 1120 DISTRIBUIDORA AKRON C.A. Ave., Fco. de Miranda, Residencial Samson, Piso 2, Ofic. 14, Los Ruices, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 239 3863 TELEX: (395)21365 AKRON VC FAX: (58)(2) 239 6218 Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Immunodiagnostics; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins Record 350 of 1120 DIVERTRADE SA Rua Phillip Leiner, Km 28,3 ,Da Rod. Raposo Tavares, Cotia, SP 06 700 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 492 5646 (55)(11) 492 2111 TELEX: (011) 33982 Involved in chemicals production. Chemicals Record 351 of 1120 DOMINICAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Ave. Jos‚ Nu¤ez de Caceres. Esq. Jos‚ A. Soler, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic TEL: (1-809) 566 8121 TELEX: INDTEC-DR RCA 326-4378 CONTACT: M. Rodr¡guez Bol¡var (Head, Div. of Energy) Member of: ORGANIZACION LATINOAMERICANA DE ENERGIA, OLADE Programme on the development of solar energy. Conducts data bases supplier operations and computer searches of data bases. Undertakes information analysis. Solar energy; Databases; Computation; Analyses; Research; Information services; Energy; Renewable energy Record 352 of 1120 DORR OLIVER BRASIL LTDA. Rua Car Valhino 35, 09900 Diadema, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 445 3555 TELEX: 4193 Constructor of plants and provider of equipment in filtration, water treatment, water purification and alcohol production. Alcohols; Construction services; Filtration; Purification; Water treatment; Equipmet; Energy; Fermentation Record 353 of 1120 DOW CORNING DO BRASIL LTDA Rua Francisco Tramontano 1007-8, 05686 SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 531 5199 TELEX: 022843 Subsidiary of: DOW CORNING CORP. (United States of America). Provide agrochemicals. Agrochemicals Record 354 of 1120 DPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PUBLIC ANALYST LABORATORY PO Box 8903, Nassau Bahamas BHS) TEL: (1-809) 322 2845 FAX: (1-809) 323 3863 Works in chemical and microbiological analyses of food, water and dairy products. Foods; Chemical analysis; Dairy products; Microbiological analysis; Environment health Record 355 of 1120 DROGUERIA JOTAGE, S.A. DE C.V. Apartado Postal 06-486, San Salvador El Salvador SLV) TEL: (503) 259 660 TELEX: 20495 LNT FAX: (503) 266 580 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 356 of 1120 DROGUERIA NUEVA SAN CARLOS S.A. DE C.V Pol¡gono "G", Lote N§ 1, Ap. 793, La Libertad El Salvador SLV) TELEX: 0373-20417 CB: Carosa Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 357 of 1120 DU PONT LABORATORIES 28 Broad St., PO Box 203, Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 429 3743 TELEX: 2595 FAX: (1-809) 436 7876 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 358 of 1120 DUPOMAR SACIF LABORATORIO DE ESPECIALIDADES MEDICINALES Ave. Juan B. Justo 4840, 1416 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 594 996 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 359 of 1120 DURATEX Rua Oswaldo Cruz, 535, Ponte Sao Joao, Jundiai, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 437 3311 CONTACT: Antonio Sebastiao Rensi Coelho Involved in chemicals production. Chemicals Record 360 of 1120 E.R. SQUIBB & SONS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Apartado 20-361, Ave. Revoluci¢n 1267, MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 651 2300 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 361 of 1120 E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INDUSTRIA QUIMICA SA Ave. Joao Dias 1084, Santo Amaro, C.P. 7225, 04724 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 522 8111 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 362 of 1120 E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INTER AMERICAN CORP. Av. Balmaceda 2174, Casilla 1685, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 722 121 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 363 of 1120 E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INTER AMERICAN CORP. Ave. 5A Norte N§ 26-80, Apartado A‚reo 249, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 685 111 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 364 of 1120 E.R. SQUIBB & SONS MAQUIFA SA Apartado 2548, Ave. Rep£blica de Panam 4575, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 454 040 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 365 of 1120 ECOAR s.r.l. Las Heras 567 (1704) Ramos Mej¡a, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 658 8696 (54)(1) 656 2753 (54)(1) 656 7678 (54)(1) 656 7679 FAX: (54)(1) 658 8696 (54)(1) 656 2753 (54)(1) 656 7678 (54)(1) 656 7679 Offers equipment for medical applications and informatic systems, such as echographers, electronic scales for medical use, uninterrupted energy systems for computers, high risk systems, coronary care units, etc., electronic line stabilizers for computers, medical equipment, and laboratory instruments. Also supplies emergency lighting and emergency signal systems. Medical equipment; Balances; Coronary care units; Laboratory equipment Record 366 of 1120 EDYTER S.R.L. Casilla Correo 2558, Correo Central, 1000 Buenos Aires Argentina CONTACT: Luisa Fevermann Agent of: HBJ (HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH INTERNATIONAL) (United States of America). Offers publications in South America. Publications Record 367 of 1120 EKHOSON S.A. Dr. Eleodoro Lobos 667 (1405), Capital Federal Argentina TEL: (54) 982 6413 (54) 982 8386 (54) 982 7436 (54) 982 3654 FAX: (54) 982 6413 (54) 982 8386 (54) 982 7436 Produces different types of echographers. It holds a whole line of products with the Ekhoson trade mark: fetal monitors and detectors, linear echographers, vascular Doppler detectors, ultrasound sprays, and cryocauterizers. Medical equipment; Detectors; Ultrasound; Sprays Record 368 of 1120 ELI LILLY & COMPA¥IA DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalpan N§2024, Col. Campestre Churubusco, 04200 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 549 3140 (52)(5) 549 3141 TELEX: 1774320 ELILME FAX: (52)(5) 549 8282 CONTACT: Manuel D¡az Gonz lez (Mgr., Traffic) Founded in 1943. Exports gelatine capsules, tylosin phoshate, liquid insulin. Drugs; Gelatins; Phosphates; Insulin; Tylosin; Capsules Record 369 of 1120 ELI LILLY INTERAMERICA INC. Calle 20N N§ 5BN-38, Edificio Centro Viente, Apartado A‚reo 4365, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 661 800 (57)(2) 661 500 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 370 of 1120 ELI LILLY Y COMPA¥IA DE VENEZUELA SA Edificio Multicentro Empresarial del Este, N£cleo LCL del Nivel Libertador, piso 3, oficinas 32 y 33, Ave. Libertador, Apartado 60060, Chacao, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 320 710 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 371 of 1120 ELOF HANSSON AB Calle 21 N§ 4 esq. O Apto. 14, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, Habana 4, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 333300 (53)(7) 333991 TELEX: (028) 511901 elof.cu FAX: (53)(7) 333991 CONTACT: Mar¡a Mercedes Arias (Trader) Division of: ELOF HANSSON AB (Sweden). Agent of: SILVER WEIBULL (Sweden). WEIBULL (Sweden). HAEGGLUND-DENISON (Sweden). GETINGE (Sweden). TECATOR (Sweden). ATLAS COPCO (Sweden). DYNAPAC (Sweden). NORDEN (Sweden). RUBSTEEL (Sweden). SCAN PUMP (Sweden). ELECTROLUX (Sweden). CRAELIUS-BOARD (Sweden). ABEM (Sweden). PRESONA (Sweden). FRANSSON (Sweden). KARLSHAMNS (Sweden). STAFSJOE (Sweden). LORENTZEN & WEJTRE (Sweden). GAMBRO AB (Sweden). Imports and exports all kind of machinery and accessories for different industries like sugar, food, drug, cosmetic, paper, construction, and health care: autoclaves, water distillators, discontaminant washers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, presses etc. Also automatic instruments for chemical analysis, technologies for packing, tube filling machines for food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics etc., machine for hemodialysis and extracorporeal blood circulation, kitchen equipment for hospitals and hotels. Also equipment for geologic research and mining. Sugar industry; Equipmet; Food industry; Drug industry; Cosmetic industry; Health care industry; Chemical industry; Biomedical industry; Pulp industry; Paper industry; Textile industry; Hemodialysis; Commercialization Record 372 of 1120 EMBRABIO Rua Apinages, 1081, Sao Paulo, SP 05017 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 262 5511 TELEX: 35970 ebio FAX: (55)(11) 263 0272 CONTACT: Jos‚ Jorge Sawaya (Pres.) Paulo Henrique Sawaia Involved in the obtainment of animal and human monoclonal antibodies diagnostic kits as well as in embryo transfer in veterinary. Diagnostics; Embryo transfer; Monoclonal antibodies; Veterinary; Kits; Biotechnology Record 373 of 1120 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE ASSISTENCIA TECNICA E EXTENSAO RURAL. PROGRAMA SOBRE SISTEMA ENERGETICO INTEGRADO. NUCLEO DE DOCUMENTACAO SAIN Parque Rural, 70770, Bras¡lia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 347 4626 TELEX: (061)1337 MNAG BR CONTACT: L.M. Rodrigues da Costa (Chief) N. Alves da Silva (Coord.) Involved in biomass use. Development of energy resources available in rural areas. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 374 of 1120 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) Edificio Supercenter, Venancio, N 2000, 9 Andar, 70333 Brasilia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 272 4241 TELEX: (061) 1524 1620 FAX: (55)(61) 347 1041 CONTACT: Carlos Magno Campos da Rocha (Pres.) Founded in 1973. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (Brazil). Government department dedicated to research and development in agricultural projects and fermentation. Also involved in biomass research. Offers information services. AG: 1982 LEIVAS LEITE S.A. INDUSTRIAS QUIMICA E BIOLOGICAS (Brazil): R&D agreement for veterinary vaccines. Agriculture; Research; Fermentation; Biomass; Information services; Bioconversion; Veterinary products; Vaccines; Biotechnology Record 375 of 1120 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PLANEJAMENTO DE TRANSPORTES SAN - Quadra 3 - Bloco A. Edificio Nucleo dos Transportes, 70040, Bras¡lia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 226 7335 TELEX: (061) 1316 CONTACT: R.C. Barros Involved in biomass and biofuels production. Energy; Bioenergy; Biomass; Biofuels; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 376 of 1120 EMPRESA CAPIXABA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMCAPA) Rodovia Jose Sette, Km 5, Tacum, CX. P. 125, Cariacica, ES 29140 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 377 of 1120 EMPRESA CATARINENSE DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA SA (EMPASC) Estrada Geral de Itacorubi, s/n, CX. P. D-20, Florianopolis, SC 88000 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 378 of 1120 EMPRESA DE ASSISTENCIA TECNICA E EXTENSAO RURAL DA BAHIA (EMATERBA) Ave. Dorival Caime, 15 649, Itapua, BA 40.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(71) 249 1688 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 379 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DA BAHIA (EPABA) Ave. Ademar de Barros, 967, Ondina, CX. P. 1222, Salvador, BA 40000 Brazil Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 380 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DE ALAGOAS (EPEAL SA) Rua Marques de Abrantes, s/n, Granja da Conceicao, Bebedouro, CX. P. 99, Maceio, AL 57000 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 381 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DE MINAS GERAIS (EPAMIG) Ave. Amazonas 115, CX. P. 515, Belo Horizonte, MG 30000 Brazil Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Offers waste treatment services. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research; Waste treatment Record 382 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO CEARA (EPACE) Ave. Rui Barbosa, 1246, Aldeota, Fortaleza, CE 60000 Brazil Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 383 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO ESTADO DO MATO GROSSO (EPABA/MT) Ave. Projetada "B", S/N, Ed. Secretaria da Agricultura, 2 Andar, CX. P. 235, Cuiaba, MT 78000 Brazil Carries out investigations on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 384 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO ESTADO DO RIO JANEIRO (PESAGRO/RIO) Alameda Sao Boaventura, 770, Fonseca Niteroi, RJ 24.130 Brazil Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 385 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE (EMPARN SA) Ave. Prudente de Morais, 836, Tirol, CX. P. 188, Natal, RN 59 000 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 386 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PESQUISA, ASSISTENCIA E EXTENSA RURAL DO MATO GROSSO DO SUL (EMPAER) Rua 26 de Agosto, 113, CX. P. 472, Campo Grande, MT 79100 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 387 of 1120 EMPRESA DE PRODUCTOS FARMACEUTICOS DA BAHIA SA (BAHIAFARMA) Municipio Simoes Filho, Km 04, S/N, Sia Salvador, BA 43.700 Brazil TEL: (55)(71) 594 7122 Provides pharmaceuticals. Drugs Record 388 of 1120 EMPRESA ESTADUAL DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA DA PARAIBA (EMEPA) Ave. Epitacio Pessoa, 1883, Tambauzinho, CX. P. 275, Joao Pessoa, PB 58000 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 389 of 1120 EMPRESA GOIANA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (ENGOPA) Rua 58, N 94, Centro, Ed. Waldemar Dutra, CX. P. 49, Goiania, GO 74000 Brazil Carries out research on agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 390 of 1120 EMPRESA MAREANHENSE DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMAPA) Rua Henrique Leal, 149, Centro, CX. P. 176, Sao Luis, MA 65000 Brazil Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 391 of 1120 EMPRESA MEDICA INTERNACIONAL, SA Fuentes Brotantes N§ 31 Col. Portales 03300 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 539 5524 TELEX: (383)1764326 EMINME Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins; Biotechnology; Immunodiagnostics; Sera Record 392 of 1120 EMPRESA PERNAMBUCANA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (IPA) Ave. General San Martin, 1371, CX. P. 1022, Recife, PE 50000 Brazil Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding studies. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 393 of 1120 EMPRESAS NITRAGIN, S.A DE C.V. Apdo.Postal 1-1431, Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico Dedicated to the production of legume inoculants. Legumes; Inoculants Record 394 of 1120 EMTAGE ELECTRIC LTD. PO Box 244. Chepstow. River Rd., Bridgetown Barbados TEL: (1-809) 607 54 TELEX: 2376 WB CB: EMELEC CONTACT: C. Emtage (Gen. Mgr.) Involved in new and renewable sources of energy. Works in biomass and energy conservation. Offers consultancy services. Renewable energy; Biomass; Energy; Conservation; Consultancy services Record 395 of 1120 ENERGIA ALTERNATIVA SA (ENAL) Praca do Centenario, 1169, Maceio, AL 57000 Brazil TEL: (55)(82) 221 7883 Works in energy and biomass aspects. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 396 of 1120 ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT National Petroleum Corporation Bldg. Wildey, St. Michael Barbados TEL: (1-809) 429 5254 FAX: (1-809) 429 4032 CONTACT: E.R. Griffith (Permanent Sec.) Promotes the use of solar energy and other alternate energy sources such as: wind, geothermal, ocean; energy audits. Sponsors meetings and seminars. Solar energy; Energy; Renewable energy; Wind energy; Geothermal energy Record 397 of 1120 ENERGY CO. OF SAO PAULO Co. Energetica de Sao Paulo (CESP). Alameda Ministero Rocha Azevedo 25, 8 Andar, 01 410 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 285 3111 TELEX: (011) 23824 Development of alternative sources of energy and production of methane by anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion; Methane; Biogas; Biofuels; Bioconversion; Bioenergy; Energy; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 398 of 1120 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS Sugarlands Salters, St. George Barbados TEL: (1-809) 429 5226 CB: CANESULT BARBADOS CONTACT: K.C. Laurie (Pres.) Promotes the use of the new and renewable sources of energy. Offers information services. Energy audit of coconut estate. Design of an ethanol and particle board plant. Related with use of carbon dioxide distillery; industrial energy audits; solar food drying; wind energy survey; obtaining water from wind energy; using sugar cane for fuel; installing solar drying of herbs. Conducts data base supplier, vendor, network operations. Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Information services; Ethanol; Design; Carbon dioxide; Distillery; Energy; Drying; Biofuels; Databases; Saccharum officinarum; Foods; Plants; Alcohols Record 399 of 1120 ENMEX, S.A. DE C.V. Rio Lerma N§ 228 Parque Industrial San Nicol s 54030 Tlalnepantla, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 565 9223 (52)(5) 565 5334 TELEX: 1771680 LAMMME FAX: (52)(5) 390 4826 CONTACT: Marco Antonio Barbosa (Mgr., Comm.) Founded in 1976. Exports proteases, alkaline protease, amylase. Proteases; Alkaline protease; Amylases Record 400 of 1120 ENTERPRISE OF BIOLOGICALS PRODUCTION "CARLOS J. FINLAY" (EPB) Infanta N§ 1162 entre Manglar y L¡nea del Ferrocarril, Centro Habana, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 792010 (53)(7) 708081-86 (53)(7) 708472 (53)(7) 796164 CONTACT: Martha Carralero Tamayo (Dir.) Lilliam Vald‚s D¡az (Head, Res.) Fe Ferreiro L¢pez (VD, Econ.) Founded in 1970. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACY (Cuba). UNITED NATION PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL REAGENTS ( Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Dedicated to the manufacturing of biologicals and media for the quality control of the medico-pharmaceutical industry. Linked to the development of monoclonal antibodies for human use. Commercializes vaccines (human and canine anti-rabies); control sera (quality control in clinical laboratories); diagnostic kits (determination of enterobacteria); discs for antibiograms; clinical reagents (clinical chemistry). Drug industry; Health care industry; Clinical chemistry; Microbiology; Bacteria; Vaccines; Reagents; Veterinary; Rabies; Sera; Biologicals; Quality control systems; Clinical laboratory; Diagnostics; Monoclonal antibodies; Biotechnology; Veterinary products; Kits Record 401 of 1120 ENTERPRISE OF SERUM AND BLOOD DERIVATIVES "ADALBERTO PESANT" Ave. 51 N§ 33235 entre 332 y 334, Arroyo Arenas, La Lisa, CP 17100, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 218266 (53)(7) 218050 CONTACT: Antonio Carrillo Carreras (Dir.) Yolanda Maza P‚rez (VD, Tech.) Noelia Piferrer Campins (Head, Blood Deriv. Plant) Jorge Mart¡nez Hierro (Head, Sci. Info. Center and Prof., Upgrade) Isabel Aroche Fuentes (VD, Quality Control) Founded in 1988. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Research and production related to human blood plasma by-products. Commercializes HUMAN ALBUMIN (blood by-products); ANTICYTOMAGALOVIRUS HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN (immunoglobulins for the treatment of newborn with CMV and immunodepressed transplanted patients); HUMAN ANTI D IMMUNOGLOBULIN (Rho)(R) (specific, endovenous, normal human immunoglobulins); HUMAN ANTI-HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN (passive immunization, prophylaxis); IGEGAM (R) (enriched-immunoglobulin for the treatment of immunodeficiencies); HUMAN NORMAL IM IMMUNOGLOBULIN (treatment of infections); INTACGLOBIN (R) (intravenous immunoglobulin of intact molecule, immunizing passive agent for the treatment of congenital or acquired antibody deficiency); HUMAN ANTI-TETANIC IMMUNOGLOBULIN (prophylaxis of tetanus); anesthetic gas; parenteral solutions (big volumes such as dextrose, sodium chloride, isotonic and hypertonic dialisol with sodium lactate, metronidazole, mannitol, Ringer solution, etc.). Albumins; Prophylaxis; Research; Drug industry; Molecules; Biologicals; Blood; Derivatives; Hematologicals; Plasma; Plasma products; Immunoglobulins; Antibodies; Chlorides; Implants; Congenital diseases; Gases; Diseases; Commercialization; Metronidazole; Tetanus; Newborn; Anesthetics; Hepatitis Record 402 of 1120 EQUIPAMENTOS CIENTIFICOS SUPERON Rua Vitorio Laerte Furlame, 877, Piracicaba, SP 13.400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 332 234 Supplies scientific equipment. Equipmet Record 403 of 1120 EQUIPESCA Rua Dr. Pinto Ferraz, 1142, CX. P. 132, Campinas, SP 13100 Brazil Works in agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 404 of 1120 EQUIPOS INTERFERENCIALES DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Cerro de Guadalupe N§ 28 Campestre Churubusco 04200 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 549 6970 (52)(5) 689 5988 FAX: (52)(5) 689 5989 CONTACT: Graciela Mor n (Mgr., Serv.) Founded in 1987. Exports rehabilitation metallic furniture, orthopedic items. Orthopedics; Medical devices Record 405 of 1120 ERON LABORATORIES S.A. (ERON) Calle 39 N§ 4410 entre 44 y 46, Playa, CP 11300, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 290281-83 TELEX: (028) 51261 ERON-CU FAX: (53)(7) 332532 CONTACT: Osvaldo Vela Ortega (Pres.) Jos‚ Luis Bouza Yarza (VP) Founded in 1991. Deals in production and commercialization. The main lines of products are: human drugs, hemoderivatives, diagnostics, dental products, glasses mounting, plastered bandages and natural products. Among offered products are: RETED-QUITINA for the regeneration of injured tissues, Q-ULCER (R), for the treatment of peptic ulcers; ALBUMINA HUMANA (R), INMUNOGLOBULINA HUMANA ANTI D (RHo) (R), INMUNOGLOBULINA POLIVALENTE INTACTA, INTACGLOBIN (R), IGEGAM (R), blood derivatives; PROFILAC, for dental prophylaxis; TERMOCRIL, for dental plates; DUPLIGEL, for duplicate refractory models. Health care industry; Drug industry; Drugs; Biologicals; Hematologicals; Dental products; Synthetics; Diagnostics; Kits; Glass; Tissues; Ulcers; Blood derivatives; Prophylaxis; Commercialization Record 406 of 1120 ERVIEGAS INSTRUMENTAL CIRURGICO LTDA. Rua do Seminario 119-13 Andar C.J. 131, Cep 01034, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 227 4822 TELEX: (11) 30531 ERVI BR Agent of: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. (United States of America). Distributor of apparatus, instruments, materials and reagents for separation sciences, analysis and clinical diagnostics. Separation; Reagents; Clinical diagnostics; Diagnostics; Instrumentation; Equipmet Record 407 of 1120 ESCOLA DE VETERINARIA Campus Samanbaia, CX. P. 131, Goiania, GO 74.000 Brazil CONTACT: Silney Alberto da Costa (Prof.) Part of: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE GOIAS (UFG) (Brazil). Carries out research on veterinary. Veterinary; Research Record 408 of 1120 ESCOLA FEDERAL DE ENGENHARIA DE ITAJUBA. DEPARTAMENTO DE ENGENHARIA MECANICA Caixa Postal, 50, 37500-000, Itajub MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 622 1966 TELEX: 3485 EFEI BR FAX: (55)(31) 622 3596 CONTACT: L.F. Valadao Flores Involved in bioconversion studies; biofuels production and energy conservation. Bioenergy; Bioconversion; Biofuels; Energy; Conservation; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 409 of 1120 ESCOLA PAULISTA DE MEDICINA Rua Botucatu, 720, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP 04023 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 549 6722 (55)(11) 572 6033 CONTACT: Erney P. Camargo Involved in immunologic researches on malaria, as well as Chagas' disease, Shitosoma mansony and parasitary diseases. Also works in monoclonal antibodies, chemical and enzymatic peptide synthesis, Rennin systems and recombinant DNA technology use. rDNA; Immunology; Malaria; Monoclonal antibodies; Parasitology; Peptides; Rennin; Synthesis; Chagas' disease; Research; Diseases; Chemicals; Infectious diseases; Enzymes; Peptide synthesis; DNA technology; Biotechnology Record 410 of 1120 ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE AGRICULTURA DE LAVRAS (ESAL) Campus Universitario, CX. P. 37, Lavras, MG 37200 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 821 3700 R. 328 CONTACT: Jos‚ Oswaldo Siqueira Involved in Endomycorrhizae studies such as interaction with other microorganisms, as well as their tolerance to pH conditions, nutritional factors, toxicity, etc. Agriculture; Microorganisms; Mycorrhiza; Toxicity; Research; pH Record 411 of 1120 ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE AGRICULTURA DE MOSSORO (ESAM) Km 47, Presidente Costa e Silva BR 110, CX. P. 137, Mossoro, RN 59600 Brazil TEL: (55)(84) 321 5756 Carries out research on agriculture. Agriculture; Research Record 412 of 1120 ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE AGRICULTURA LUIZ DE QUEIROZ (ESALQ) Ave. Padua Dias, s/n, CX. P. 09, Piracicaba, SP 13.400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 330 011 CONTACT: Joao Lucio Azevedo (Prof.) Works in energy and biomass including the ethanol production and yeast improvement. Biomass; Energy; Ethanol; Yeasts; Alcohols; Biofuels; Bioconversion; Renewable energy; Bioenergy; Agriculture; Biotechnology Record 413 of 1120 ESCUELA POLITECNICA NACIONAL. FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA MECANICA Apartado Postal 2759. Isabel La Cat¢lica y Veintimilla, Quito Ecuador E TEL: (593)(2) 238 820 TELEX: 2650 ESPONA CONTACT: C.E. Quevedo (Dean) Carries out solar energy programme, deals with radiation, mathematical models to support engineering design of solar collectors, storage systems, heat exchanger design and testing, system analysis of water heaters, crop dryers, refrigeration facilities, design and construction of solar concentrators, facilities for testing thermal conductivities and hydroelectric power systems. Solar energy; Mathematical modelling; Design; Collectors; Tests; Analyses; Crops; Dryers; Refrigeration; Energy; Renewable energy; Research Record 414 of 1120 ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITECNICA DEL LITORAL. DEPARTAMENTO DE INGENIERIA MECANICA Apartado 5863, Guayaquil Ecuador E TEL: (593)(4) 304 997 TELEX: 4 3509 Espolg-Ed CONTACT: G. Aspiazu (Dir.) Works in biomass, energy and its applications. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy; Research Record 415 of 1120 ESSEX (ARGENTINA) SAIC San Mart¡n 1750, Casilla 17, 1602 Florida, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 795 0026 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 416 of 1120 EST. EXP. LAS BRUJAS. LABORATORIO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA VEGETAL PO Box 33085, Ruta 48 Km 10, Las Piedras, Canelones Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(322) 7241/42 FAX: (598)(322) 7241 CONTACT: Walter Toledo F. Vilaro D. Fern ndez Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of potatoes, strawberries and grapevines using micropropagation and pathogens diagnostics. Offers training on micropropagation and also in vitro potatoes and Allium sativum germplasm. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Pathogens; Training courses; Fragaria chiloensis; Allium sativum; Plants; Research; Transfer; Diagnostics; Vitis vinifera Record 417 of 1120 ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL AGROINDUSTRIAL OBISPO COLOMBRES. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS PO Box 9, W. Cross 3100, Las Talitas, 4101 Tucum n Argentina CONTACT: Nilda E.V. de Ramallo D. Ploper J. Ramallo B. Stein Involved in the research and technology transfer of sugar cane, strawberries and citrus using biotechniques such as somaclonal variation, pathogens diagnostic and plant resistance mechanisms. Supplies in vitro potato and sugar cane germplasm. Also offers training on pathogens diagnostic and cell culture. Germplasm; Saccharum officinarum; Plant resistance mechanisms; Pathogens; Training courses; Somaclonal variation; Cell cultures; Citrus; Fruits; Agriculture; Research; Diagnostics; Solanum tuberosum; Transfer; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Fragaria chiloensis Record 418 of 1120 EUCATEX Ave. Francisco Matarazzo, 584, Agua Branca, Sao Paulo, SP 05.001 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 483 3855 (55)(11) 483 3624 (55)(11) 825 2233 Offers waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 419 of 1120 FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS DO PARA (FCAP) Ave. Perimetral s/n, Terra Firme, Belem, PA 60000 Brazil Involved in agriculture studies. Agriculture; Research Record 420 of 1120 FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS E VETERINARIAS DE JABOTICABAL Rodovia Carlos Tonani, Km 5, Jaboticabal, SP 14870 Brazil Involved in agriculture and veterinary research. Agriculture; Research; Veterinary Record 421 of 1120 FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA INDUSTRIAL Ave. Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, 3740, Sao Bernardo do Campo, SP 09700 Brazil Involved in fermentation processes for health care use. Fermentation; Health care Record 422 of 1120 FACULDADE DE MEDICINA DE RIBERAO PRETO (FMRP) Campus Universitario, Ribeirao Preto, SP 14100 Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 634 6035 Involved in veterinary and health care activities. Health care; Veterinary Record 423 of 1120 FACULDADE DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA Campus Universitario, Pelotas, RS 96.100 Brazil CONTACT: Daniel Rassier (Prof.) Part of: FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PELOTAS (UFPEL) (Brazil). Involved in researches on veterinary. Veterinary; Research Record 424 of 1120 FACULDADE DE VETERINARIA Ave. Luiz de Camoes, 2090, Lages, SC 88500 Brazil TEL: (55)(4) 9223 2866 Involved in veterinary studies. Veterinary Record 425 of 1120 FACULDADES UNIDAS DE BAGE (FUNBA) Ave. Tupy Silveira, 2099, Bage, RS 96400 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 321 853 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding studies. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Research Record 426 of 1120 FACULTAD DE AGRONOMIA. LABORATORIO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA VEGETAL Ave. Garzon 780, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 397 191 TELEX: 26692 UDELAR UY FAX: (598)(2) 584 156 CONTACT: Luis Viega E. Estnamil A. Gravina A. Pratt T. Barbat Dedicated to research Eucalyptus, citrus and barley using micropropagation, germplasm banks and anothers and haploids cultures. Offers training on micropropagation and germplasm banks. Offers in vitro Eucalyptus germplasm. Agronomy; Hordeum vulgare; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Germplasm banks; Germplasm; Citrus; Micropropagation; Training courses; Anther cultures; Haploids cultures; Eucalyptus; Plants Record 427 of 1120 FARMA SA Apartado 1548, Edificio Farma, Ave. Principal de Los Ruices, Caracas 1010-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 239 3022 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 428 of 1120 FARMACEUTICA EHLINGER MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. Irlanda N§ 114 Parque San Andr‚s 04040 Mexico DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 549 9035 (52)(5) 549 9036 FAX: (52)(5) 549 3300 CONTACT: Luis Larriategui (Man. and Dir., Fin.) Founded in 1962. Exports amikacin, ketocomazole, captopril,uricosuric agents. Amikacin; Ketoconazole; Captopril; Uricosuric agents Record 429 of 1120 FARMACEUTICOS LAKESIDE, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada Acoxpa N§ 444 Vergel del Sur No.14340, MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 684 8166 (52)(5) 684 9811 FAX: (52)(5) 679 4102 CONTACT: Hugo Trevedan (Chief, Traffic) Founded in 1943. Exports drugs, diagnostic reagents and culture media, penicillins, analgesics and antipyretics. Drugs; Penicillins; Analgesics; Culture media; Diagnostics; Reagents; Antibiotics Record 430 of 1120 FARMAGRO S.A. Apartado 5555, Ave. 8, calle 12 y 14, 1000 San Jos‚ Costa Rica TEL: (506) 334 722 TELEX: CR 2262 Tiquimo CR CB: Farmagro San Jos‚ Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 431 of 1120 FARMANUCLEAR, LTDA. Loreto 22, Dpt. 7, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 775 042 TELEX: (392) 346082 PALMA CK Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Immunodiagnostics; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins; Biotechnology; Sera Record 432 of 1120 FARMATEC, S.A. DE C.V. Constancia N§14 Sector Reforma 44400 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 617 5337 (52)(3) 617 5280 TELEX: 684301 FAX: (52)(5) 618 6114 CONTACT: Eneas Rend¢n (Gen. Mgr.) Founded in 1981. Exports antibiotics, multivitamin preparations,larvicide, biostimulants. Antibiotics; Vitamins; Drugs; Insecticides Record 433 of 1120 FARMAVENDA S.R.L. (FV) Calle 26 N§ 502 esq. 5¦ Ave., Miramar, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 332415 (53)(7) 332905 TELEX: (028) 512104 FARMAV CU FAX: (53)(7) 332571 CONTACT: Eduardo Ad n Garc¡a (Repr.) Herminio D. Garc¡a P‚rez (Tech. Mgr.) Juan C. Ara£jo Candelaria (Mgr., Mktg.) Raquel Ru¡z Su rez (Mgr., Econ.) Founded in 1987. Subsidiary of: FARMAVENDA S.R.L. (FV) (Italy). Member of: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (Cuba). Agent of: MENARINI (Italy). RONCHI (Italy). COMAS (Italy). FAMAR (Italy). CRIOFARMA (Italy). GRUPO ROMACO: MACOFAR, PROMATIK, HAPA, CORMA, GS (Italy). COMICONDOR (Italy). CISA (Italy). OCEA (Italy). MARCHESINI (Italy). FARMORES (Italy). CARCANO (Italy). GRUPO CASH: MARAZZI CERAMICHE, CITAL, BERTI, ELEKTROSUISSE, OMEF, MALAVASI, TECNOSTILE (Italy). REAL QUIMICAL (Italy). INTALPASTA (Italy). OILTALIA (Italy). LA CACCIATORA (Italy). VESTEBENE (Italy). SONGA (Italy). SILVER WORLD (Italy). APEX (Italy). LUCAS (Italy). NICK PAUL (Italy). PARMASOLE (Italy). ISTA (Italy). BALOCO (Italy). SUB INTERNATIONAL (Italy). UNIVERSAL MARKET (Italy). PEZZOLI (Italy). INTERNATIONAL BAGS (Italy). MIRAGE (Italy). BENEDETTI ITALIA (Italy). MERINDI (Italy). Commercial representatives for Italian firms dealing with the Cuban market in different areas like health-care and the pharmaceutical industry; offers raw materials, reagents, plates for immunodiffusion, immunohematologic sera. Therapeutics like cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, neurologic, gastrointestinal agents, synthetic recombinant DNA, thrombotic agents, etc.; laboratory equipment such as, lyophilizer, line of washer-sterilizer-filling-stopper for injections; industrial machinery and accessories, technical assistance and spare parts; finished products. Also offers industrial machinery, accessories and spare parts for the sugar industry. Over all sales. Offers technical assistance in the set up, maintenance and repair of machinery with absolute guarantee. Market; Drug industry; Health care industry; Biotechnology industry; Sugar industry; Food industry; Engineering services; Reagents; Laboratory equipment; Drugs; Molecular biology; Lyophilizers; Raw materials; Immunodiffusion; Sera; Washers; Centrifuges; Autoclaves; Commercialization Record 434 of 1120 FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA LAB, SA Ave. Pedro Aguirre, Cerda 5555, casilla 98, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 573 712 Subsidiary of: FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA S.R.L. (Italy). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 435 of 1120 FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA SA Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 119, 293 Bairro Variante, 25000 Duque de Caxias, CP 76068, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 771 5110 TELEX: 2134052 CERB FAX: (55)(21) 771 8645 Subsidiary of: FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA S.R.L. (Italy). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 436 of 1120 FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA SA Apartado Postal 152 'A', 6a Ave. 6-47 Zona 9 Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 320 360 (502)(2) 365 991 TELEX: Montgua 5332 Cabpubg Subsidiary of: FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA S.R.L. (Italy). Distributes pharmaceuticals for human use, such as Farmorubicina, Minodiab, Sermion and Gabbroral. Drugs Record 437 of 1120 FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA SA Apartado 11052, Ave. Arequipa 2450, piso 9 y 10, Lince, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 403 900 Subsidiary of: FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA S.R.L. (Italy). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 438 of 1120 FARNAC SA Apartado 3777, Ctra. Central km. 5, 800, Ate Vitarte, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 350 265 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 439 of 1120 FEDERACION CENTROAMERICANA DE LABORATORIOS FARMACEUTICOS (FEDEFARMA) 7ma Ave. 7-04, Zona 4, oficina 320, Ciudad de Guatemala Guatemala GTM) TELEX: 5768 upjohn gu Member of: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS (IFPMA) (Switzerland). Involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Drug industry Record 440 of 1120 FEDERACION NACIONAL DE CAFETEROS DE COLOMBIA. CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES DEL CAFE "PEDRO URIBE MEJIA" La Granja Salida a Manizales, Apartado A‚reo 2427, Manizales, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia TEL: (57) 96850 (57) 96409 (57) 96550 (57) 96631 CONTACT: Gabriel Alvarado Jaime Castillo Germ n Moreno Francisco J. Orozco Carries out studies on genetic improvement and interspecific hybridization of coffee. Genetic improvement; Hybridization; Coffea arabica Record 441 of 1120 FEDERACION NACIONAL DE CAFETEROS DE COLOMBIA. LABORATORIO DE INVESTIGACIONES DE LA QUIMICA DEL CAFE Y LOS PRODUCTOS NATURALES Calle 26 A N§ 37-38, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 269 4886 (57)(1) 269 4909 TELEX: 044723 FAX: (57)(1) 269 4871 CONTACT: Marco Quijano Mirian de Pe¤a M. Giral E. Vel zquez R. Acu¤a Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of coffee, fruit crops and pineapple using biotechniques such as protoplasts, somatic embryogenesis and apex culture. Offers training on somatic embryogenesis, protoplasts and apex culture. Coffea arabica; Protoplasts; Apex cultures; Fruits; Training courses; Research; Crops; Embryogenesis Record 442 of 1120 FERMASA MAQUINAS E EQUIPMENTOS SA Ave. Brasil 49901, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 23000 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 395 4733 TELEX: (021) 23123 Constructors of alcohol distilleries. Alcohols; Distillery Record 443 of 1120 FERMENTA PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS AMALIA SA Rua Joli 27-Bras, Sao Paulo, SP 03016 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 292 5655 Manufactures citric acid and citrates Citrates; Citric acid Record 444 of 1120 FERMENTACION Y SINTESIS, S.A. DE C.V. Pino Su rez Sur N§602 Centro 64000 Monterrey, N.L. Mexico TEL: (52)(83) 407 711 TELEX: 381291 FYSBME FAX: (52)(83) 407 706 CONTACT: Juan Hidalgo (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1986. Exports sodium cloxacillin, trihyidrated amoxiline, anhydrous ampicillin, hydrated ampicillin. Ampicillin; Antibiotics; Drugs; Cloxacillin Record 445 of 1120 FERMIC, S.A. DE C.V. Reforma N§ 873, San Nicol s Tolentino 09850 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 656 3072 (52)(5) 656 6498 TELEX: 176152 FERMME FAX: (52)(5) 656 1542 CONTACT: Alessandro Falzoni (Dir., Comm.) Founded in 1968. Exports erythromycin, tetracycline, oxytetracycline. Antibiotics; Drugs; Erythromycin; Tetracycline; Oxytetracycline Record 446 of 1120 FERTILIZANTES MEXICANOS, S.A. Morena N§ 804 Narwate 03020 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 536 9020 (52)(5) 687 2038 TELEX: 1773103 FFMME FAX: (52)(5) 687 2859 (52)(5) 287 5568 CONTACT: Francisco Castillo (Dir., Comm.) Founded in 1977. Exports phosphoric acid, dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane, methyl parathion, urea fertilizer, ammonium nitrate fertilizer grade. Fertilizers; Phosphoric acids; Urea; Pesticides Record 447 of 1120 FINANCIADORA DE ESTUDOS E PROJETOS (FINEP) Ave. Rio Branco, 124, 2/6 Andares, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 291 3993 TELEX: 021-23468 CONTACT: Fabio Celso Macedo Soares Guimaraes (Rector) Luis Martins (Dir.) Investments in genetic engineering. Genetic engineering; Investments; Biotechnology Record 448 of 1120 FINLAY INSTITUTE. CENTER OF RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION OF VACCINES AND SERA (IF) Ave. 27 N§ 19805 entre 198 y 202, La Lisa, CP 11600, AP 16017, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 219398 (53)(7) 217222 (53)(7) 210367 (53)(7) 216086 (53)(7) 336753 (53)(7) 210631 TELEX: (028) 512657 FAX: (53)(7) 336075 (53)(7) 336754 (53)(7) 336753 EMAIL: finlay@infomed.cu finlay@ceniai.cu ciip@ceniai.cu ciip@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Concepci¢n Campa Huergo (Pres. and Dir. Gen.) Gustavo Sierra (VP, R&D) Antonio Ram¡rez (VP, Prod.) Eddisel Rosario (VP, Man.) Jos‚ Leandro P‚rez Rey (Dir., Mktg.) Lilia Alfalla (Dir., Quality Control) Gilberto Sotolongo Aguilar (Dir., Info.) Catherine Ribas (Dir., Intl. Rel.) Ricardo Montero (Dir., Human Resources) SD: Number of employees: 800 Founded in 1991. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). REGIONAL VACCINES SYSTEM PHO-WHO (SIREVA) CHILDREN VACCINE INITIATIVE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (WHO/UNICEF (CVI) NATIONAL PROGRAM OF VACCINES OF CUBA (Cuba). Directs and carries out research, development and production of vaccines and sera. Works on the improvement of classical vaccines, especially on the Multiple Infancy's Vaccine and the obtainment of new vaccines by up-to-date technologies for the control of diseases for which there is not any prophylaxis yet. Engaged in the development of Viral Triple Vaccine (treatment of measles, mumps and German measles); Antimeningitis multiple vaccine (meningo BC-haemophilus B, etc.); vaccines against cholera; multiple vaccines on the basis of improved DPT: DPT-hepatitis, DPT-hemophilus B, DPT-meningo B, etc. and their combinations; anti-rabies vaccine in tissue cultures; oral antityphic vaccine; anti-measles vaccine; antihepatitis A and C vaccine; vaccines (dengue, AIDS, and anti-cancer, anti-influenza, etc.). Commercializes VA-MENGOC-BC (R) (anti antimeningococcal BC vaccine, its leader product. It is only one useful worldwide against meningococcus B and protecting against meningococcus C at the same time); antidiphteric and antitetanus vaccine; antileptospirosis vaccine; antitetanic vaccine; BIOMIC (prototypes of automatic control equipment for fermentation, purification and other processes); systems for the evaluation of the specific immune responses for all the vaccines produced; Know-how (in immunology, development and production of vaccines; /VACCIMONITOR/ (publication); software for the biotechnological obtainment of vaccines. Offers consulting (specialized in vaccine, related infectology subjects, as immunoepidemiological studies, and field and laboratory evaluations); specific information on vaccinology; development of special systems for the diagnostics of immunopreventable diseases and evaluation of the immunological state of a population; classification and study of epidemic strains; vaccine know-how and technology; organization and integral exploitation of vaccine production plants; R&D projects for specific aims in vaccinology; quality control; laboratory evaluation (experimental biomodels and biomodels in the vaccine field); specific interest projects (immunology, genetic engineering and antigen synthesis chemistry). Biochemistry; Research; Vaccines; Meningitis; Meningococcus; Sera; Quality control systems; Human diseases; Diseases; Biotechnology; Software; Publications; Molecular biology; Consultancy services; Information services; Viruses; Rabies; AIDS; Medicine; Drugs; Drug industry; Dengue; Equipmet; Cholera; Tissue cultures; Genetic engineering; Molecular immunology; Microbiology; Tetanus; Diphtheria; Fermentation; Purification; Antigens; Chemical synthesis; Hepatitis; Influenza; Cancer; Measles; Epidemiology; Commercialization; Automation; Prophylaxis; Immunology; Immune response Record 449 of 1120 FIRACE, FIRACE & CIA. LTDA. Rua Garibalde, 150/Barra Funda, Sao Paulo, SP 01135 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 826 7533 Involved in food industry including natural colorants and food additives. Food additives; Food industry; Coloring (Food industry) Record 450 of 1120 FISONS DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Calz.de Las Armas N§ 110 Fracc. Industrial Las Armas 54080 Tlalnepantla, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 394 7199 (52)(5) 394 3400 FAX: (52)(5) 394 4034 CONTACT: Norma Ruiz (Supervisor, Exports) Founded in 1987. Exports antifungal antibiotics, amphetamines. Antibiotics; Antifungal substances; Amphetamine Record 451 of 1120 FLORALIA ORQUIDARIOS REUNIDOS LTDA. Estrada da Figueira, 592, Caramujo Niteroi, RJ 24140 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 259 1498 CONTACT: Sregwalt Odetrs (Dir.) Involved in agriculture studies. Agriculture; Research Record 452 of 1120 FLORES ESMERALDA Caraz, Ancash Peru CONTACT: Mar¡a Flores Lab. of tissue culture: Dedicated to applied research and commercial production of Gypsophila, Dianthus and other ornamentals based on micropropagation techniques. Research; Ornamental plants; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Dianthus; Gypsophila Record 453 of 1120 FONAIAP/CENAIAP. LABORATORIO CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS VEGETALES PO Box 4653, Maracay Venezuela TEL: (58)(43) 452 741 TELEX: 43344 FONMA VC CONTACT: Ventura Gonz lez Rosquel M. Trejo M.E. Mateus M. Jerez S. Castroni Involved in the research of sugar cane, potatoes and Manihot esculenta using somaclonal variation, induced mutagenesis and germplasm banks. Offers in vitro potatoes and Manihot esculenta germplasm. Germplasm banks; Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Somaclonal variation; Mutagenesis; Manihot esculenta; Saccharum officinarum Record 454 of 1120 FONDO COLOMBIANO DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y PROYECTOS ESPECIALES "FRANCISCO JOSE DE CALDAS". DIVISION DE RECURSOS ENERGETICOS Apartado a‚reo 051580. Transversal 9A 133-28, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 216 9800 TELEX: 44305 FOCOL FAX: (57)(1) 274 4460 CONTACT: A.I. Cadena (Chief) Works in biomass and energy conservation. Biomass; Energy; Conservation; Renewable energy Record 455 of 1120 FONDO NACIONAL DE PROYECTOS DE DESARROLLO Apartado a‚reo 24110, Bogot , D.E. Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 282 9400 TELEX: 45634 DNP BO FAX: (57)(1) 282 6018 CB: FONADE BOGOTA CONTACT: D.C. Molina (Mgr.) Technical and financial agency that serves as a basic instrument for the realization of development plans and programmes, with functions in the formulation and evaluation of specific investment projects. Develops the new and renewable sources of energy use. Renewable energy; Energy; Instrumentation; Investments Record 456 of 1120 FRIGOSTRELLA DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E REFRIGERACAO LTDA. Rua Vicosa do Ceara, 89, Sao Paulo, SP 04363 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 542 9600 TELEX: (011) 22776 Supplies equipment. Refrigeration; Equipmet; Freezers Record 457 of 1120 FUNDACAO "OSWALDO CRUZ" (FIOCRUZ) Ave. Brasil, 4365, Manguinhos, CX. P. 926, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21040 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 280 2727 (55)(21) 270 1738 TELEX: (021) 23239 CONTACT: Akira Homma Carlos Noel Develops vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, diagnostics and parasitary antigens. Involved in pathogens characterization, biochemical characterization of parasites as well as immunological studies of different diseases including cholera, Chagas' disease, malaria, hepatitis, poliomyelitis, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, flavivirus and typhus fever. Also works in industrial fermentation and waste treatment. Publisher of /Biotecnologia/ bulletin. Drugs; Antigens; Cholera; Diagnostics; Fermentation; Hepatitis; Leishmaniasis; Malaria; Monoclonal antibodies; Pathogens; Poliomyelitis; Vaccines; Waste treatment; Publications; Chagas' disease; Schistosomiasis; Parasitology; Biochemistry; Parasites; Immunology; Research; Diseases; Biotechnology Record 458 of 1120 FUNDACAO ATAULPHO DE PAIVA Ave. Pedro II, 250, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 262 7609 (55)(21) 240 5779 Involved in health care activities. Health care Record 459 of 1120 FUNDACAO ATILA TABORDA-INSTITUTO JOSE GHISOLFI DE PESQUISAS AGROVETERINARIAS Ave. Joao Telles, 805, Bage, RS 96400 Brazil Involved in agriculture and veterinary studies. Agriculture; Veterinary; Research Record 460 of 1120 FUNDACAO CENTRO DE PESQUISA DE ONCOLOGIA Rua Oscar Freire, 2396, Sao Paulo, SP 01000 Brazil Involved in health care aspects such as oncology studies. Health care; Oncology; Research Record 461 of 1120 FUNDACAO DE CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA. PROGRAMA ENERGIA Washington Luiz 675, 90010, Porto Alegre, RS Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 221 4688 TELEX: (051) 2009 FAX: (55)(51) 226 0207 CONTACT: L.E.L. Sobreiro (Mgr.) Part of: EXTRAORDINARY SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS ( Brazil). Member of: STATE GOVERNMENT OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL (Brazil). Works in biomass gasification programme for thermalgravimetric kinetics studies, banch scale fluidized bed studies and pilot plant studies for several kinds of biomass; combustion of biomass programme for developed in parallel with gasification programme. Energy conservation programme for local industries; Wind energy programme for production of electricity for irrigation systems. Oil shale pyrolysis programme for PETROBRAS Company: study of fluidized be pyrolysis for oil shale. Offers information services. It's a database producer. Biomass; Oils; Combustion; Energy; Conservation; Irrigation; Pyrolysis; Information services; Databases; Renewable energy; Gases; Kinetics; Biotechnology Record 462 of 1120 FUNDACAO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA PESQUISA/UFMG (FUNDEP) Ave. Antonio Carlos 6627, Campus da Pampulha, CX. P. 1856, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 441 2429 (55)(31) 441 5611 CONTACT: Evandro Mirra (Prof.) Promotes activities related to biotechnology. Biotechnology Record 463 of 1120 FUNDACAO DE TECNOLOGIA INDUSTRIAL/CENTRO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA E QUIMICA Rodovia Itajuba, Lorena, Km. 74.5, CX. P. 016, Lorena, SP 12600 Brazil TEL: (55)(125) 523 922 R:242/212 TELEX: 125579 FTEI BR CONTACT: Francisco de Assis Carvalho da Silva (Dir.) Heizir Ferreira de Castro (Dir.) Involved in biotechnology and chemistry studies. Biotechnology; Chemistry; Fermentation; Hydrolysis; Pesticides; Research Record 464 of 1120 FUNDACAO ESTADUAL DE ENGENHARIA DO MEIO AMBIENTE Estrada Vista Chinesa, 741, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20.531 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 322 0331 Involved in waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 465 of 1120 FUNDACAO EZEQUIEL DIAS. INSTITUTO OTAVIO MAGALHAES Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, CX. P. 26, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 332 2077 TELEX: (031) 8215 Involved in health care activities. Health care Record 466 of 1120 FUNDACAO METROPOLITANA DE SANEAMENTO Rua Caldas Junior, 120, 18 Andar, Porto Alegre, RS 90.018 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 228 5622 Involved in waste treatment services. Waste treatment Record 467 of 1120 FUNDACAO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DO ENSINO DE CIENCIAS (FUNBEC) Cidade Universitaria, Galpao do Ibecc, Sao Paulo, SP 05568 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 211 2169 CONTACT: Antonio Teixeira Involved in energy and biomass activities. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 468 of 1120 FUNDACAO TROPICAL DE PESQUISAS E TECNOLOGIA "ANDRE TOSELLO" CX. P. 1889, Rua Latino Coelho, 1301, 13085 CAMPINAS, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 427 822 (55)(192) 427 022 CONTACT: Vanderlei Perez Canhos (Dir.) Sidnei de Souza Dora Ann Lange Canhos (Mgr.) Collects and disseminates data of microbiological interest. Has created /The Tropical Data Base (TDB)/, an information centre. AG: 08-1990 INTERNATIONAL MYCOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (United King: Collaborative agreement for mycological services, publications, cultures and training on databases. Databases; Culture collections; Information services; Microorganisms; Strains; Mycology; Training courses Record 469 of 1120 FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE DE BRASILIA (UNB) Asa Norte, Campus Universitario, Brasilia, DF 70.910 Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 274 4084 (55)(61) 274 0022 TELEX: 061 1083 CONTACT: Cristoram Ricardo Cavalcanti (Rector) Joae Elias de Paula (Prof.) Spartaco Filho Astolfi Departments of: Botany, Cell Biology, Agronomic Engineering, Phytopathology and Complementary Medicine. Botany; Cell biology; Medicine; Phytopathology; Agronomy Record 470 of 1120 FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MARINGA (FUEM) Ave. Colombo, 3690, Campus Universitario, Maringa, PR 87.100 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 224 351 (55)(41) 224 242 TELEX: 044-2198 CONTACT: Paulo Roberto Pereira de Souza (Rector) Carlos Kemmelmeier (Prof.) Involved in energy and biomass activities. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 471 of 1120 FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PELOTAS (UFPEL) Campus Universitario, Pelotas, RS 96.100 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 221 1496 (55)(53) 210 933 TELEX: 053-2302 CONTACT: Ruy Brasil Barbedo Antunes (Rector) Jose Antonio Peters (Prof.) Involved in botany Botany Record 472 of 1120 FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE VICOSA (UFV) Ave. P.H. Rolfsd, Campus Universitario, Vicosa, MG 36.570 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 891 1820 (55)(31) 891 1225 TELEX: 031-1587 CONTACT: Geraldo Martins Chaves (Rector) Walter Vieria Guimaraes (Prof.) Silvio Lopes Teixeira (Prof.) Departments of: Biology, Phytopathology, Food Technologies and Zootechny. Biology; Food industry; Phytopathology; Zootechnics Record 473 of 1120 FUNDACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES DEL ESTADO PARA LA PRODUCCION Y EXPERIMENTACION AGRO INDUSTRIAL (CIEPE) Zona Industrial San Felipe, San Felipe, Estado Yaracuy Venezuela TEL: (58)(54) 39812 CONTACT: Debora Sa‚nz Works in biology and industrial microbiology developing the biotechnology of enzymes. Biology; Microbiology; Biotechnology; Enzymes Record 474 of 1120 FUNDACION LA SALLE. ESTACION HIDROBIOLOGICA DE GUAYANA UD 104, El Roble, Municipio Caroni, Carrera Alonso de Herrera, Edificio Fundaci¢n La Salle de Ciencias Naturales, San Felix, Estado Bolivar Venezuela CONTACT: Guiseppe Martino Works in aquaculture and veterinary bacteriology. Aquaculture; Veterinary; Bacteriology Record 475 of 1120 FUNDACION PARA INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS APLICADAS (FIBA) PO Box 1348, Estado de Israel 3698, Mar del Plata, 7600 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 743 357 CONTACT: Horacio G. Pontes G. Salerno M. Crespi S. Santoiani E. Zabaleta Carries out studies on plant protein, plant enzyme, and plant resistance mechanism in wheats, tobacco and Zea mays. Offers training on plant protein, plant enzyme, molecular probes and genetic mapping aspects. Triticum vulgare; Nicotiana tabacum; Plant resistance mechanisms; Proteins; Zea mays; Gene maps; Training courses; Plant protein; Plant enzyme; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 476 of 1120 FUNDACION PAULO CASSARA Pringles 10-5P, 1183 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 981 1538 CONTACT: Orly Benzacar O. Romero Involved in applied research and commercial production of Pteridophyta, raspberries and strawberries using micropropagation biotechniques. Produces 200 000 seedlings per year and supplies in vitro apple and ornamental plant germplasm. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Ornamental plants; Pteridophyta; Fruits; Seedlings; Raspberries; Research; Market; Eugenia jambos; Plants; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Fragaria chiloensis Record 477 of 1120 FUNDO INCENTIVO PESQUISA TECHNICO CIENTIFICO (FIPEC) Blanco Brasil, Sede III/11, Sector Bancario Sul, 70070 Brasilia, DF Brazil Development in biotechnology. Biotechnology Record 478 of 1120 FUSAGRI. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS PO Box 2224, Via La Segundera Km 2, Cagua, Aragua Venezuela TEL: (58)(44) 79184 TELEX: 27876 CPBTH VC FAX: (58)(44) 285 3946 CONTACT: Mar¡a J. Marcano A. Vegas R. Tovar A. Liendo Dedicated to the research of bananas, Allium sativum and Carica papaya using micropropagation, organogenesis and plant resistance mechanisms. Offers training on organogenesis. Plant resistance mechanisms; Micropropagation; Training courses; Allium sativum; Carica papaya; Organogenesis; Research; Musa sp. Record 479 of 1120 GARBI BIOTECNOLOGIA VEGETAL San Mart¡n 1425 2P of. 24, 5500 Mendoza Argentina TEL: (54)(61) 250 232 (54)(61) 252 134 FAX: (54)(61) 252 134 CONTACT: Gustavo Rosell M.I. Romero Day C. Vargas E. Zaina Involved in applied research and commercial production of peaches, apples and potatoes using biotechniques such as micropropagation and low temperature conservation. Produces 630 000 seedlings per year. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Cryopreservation; Seedlings; Research; Market; Prunus persica; Eugenia jambos; Plants Record 480 of 1120 GELCAPS EXPORTADORA DE MEXICO, S.A.DE C.V. Calle 7 N§ 6 Fracc. Industrial Alce Blanco 53370 Naucalp n, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 560 3444 (52)(5) 373 9951 TELEX: 1777386 GELEME FAX: (52)(5) 560 6668 CONTACT: Diana Monterosa (Assist., Exports) Founded in 1971. Exports mineral vitamins. Minerals; Vitamins Record 481 of 1120 GERMAN GALLARDO PO Box 62, Panamericana Norte km. 107, La Calera Chile CONTACT: Germ n Gallardo Commercial producer of Pteridophyta, Eucalyptus and ornamental plants based on micropropagation techniques. Supplies in vitro Pteridophyta germ plasm. Produces 500 000 seedlings per year. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Ornamental plants; Pteridophyta; Eucalyptus; Seedlings Record 482 of 1120 GERMANTOWN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rua Guapiacu, 328, Sao Paulo, SP 04024 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 579 2753 Involved in food industry. Food industry Record 483 of 1120 GLAXO DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Calzada M‚xico-Xochimilco N§ 4900 San Lorenzo Huipulco 14370 M‚xico DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 673 5033 (52)(5) 673 8731 TELEX: 17640633 FAX: (52)(5) 673 1141 CONTACT: Oscar Jim‚nez (Mgr., Materials) Founded in 1964. Subsidiary of: GLAXO WELLCOME PLC. (United King. Production and marketing of pharmaceuticals, mainly antibiotics. Antibiotics; Drugs; Drug industry Record 484 of 1120 GLICOLES MEXICANOS, S.A. DE C.V. Golfo San Jorge N§ 58 An huac 11320 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 326 2020 FAX: (52)(5) 326 2099 CONTACT: Fernando Guti‚rrez (Gen. Dir.) Founded in 1974. Exports monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, poliethylene glycol. Glycol; Ethylene; Ethylene glycol; Commercialization Record 485 of 1120 GLORIA SA (GSA) A.P. 77, Ave. Gral. Diez Canseco 527, Arequipa, Arequipa Peru TEL: (51)(54) 212 525 CONTACT: Jorge Rodr¡guez (Pres.) Salvador Medina (Mgr., Prod.) Carries out studies on energy utilizing biogas digesters. Also works in the field of the production and improvement of different varieties of oats seeds to obtain pure germplasm, resistant to the rust and higher nutritive value for human consumption. Biofuels; Bioconversion; Energy; Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Plant resistance mechanisms; Biogas; Digesters; Seeds; Avena sativa; Germplasm; Biotechnology Record 486 of 1120 GOALCOOL-DESTILARIA SEPRANOPOLIS LTDA. Rua Osvaldo Cruz, 1-s.61-34, 16100 Aracatuba, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(186) 235 215 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 487 of 1120 GOIANESIA ALCOOL S.A. Rodovia GO-080, Km 18, 77 150 Goianesia, GO Brazil TEL: (55)(62) 741 1253 (55)(62) 741 1542 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Fermentation; Ethanol; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 488 of 1120 GOVERNO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO. UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO. INSTITUTO DE FISICA Caixa Postal 20516, 05508, Sao Paulo SP Brazil Involved in biomass and solar energy (collectors-concentrators) studies. Energy; Biomass; Solar energy; Collectors; Renewable energy Record 489 of 1120 GRANJA REZENDE Rua Indianopolis, 2138, Bairro Oswaldo, CP 567, Uberlandia, MG 38. 400 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 235 2191 Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities based on applied genetics. Agriculture; Cattle breeding; Genetics Record 490 of 1120 GRINDSTED DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rodavia Regis Bittencourt, Km 275.5, CP 172, Embu, SP 06800 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 494 3899 TELEX: (011) 35250 Involved in food industry. Food industry Record 491 of 1120 GROUP OF EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY Ave. de las Am‚ricas y Calle E, Reparto Sue¤o, CP 90900, Santiago de Cuba Cuba TEL: (53)(226) 22696 (53)(226) 42017 ext. 46 and 76 TELEX: (028) 61254 cmict.cu FAX: (53)(226) 41579 EMAIL: cmstgo@ceniai.cu cpicms@infomed.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ Pascual Sim¢n (Head, Group) Alfredo Alfonso Castillo (Second Head, Group) Luis Ulpiano P‚rez Marqu‚s (Second Head, Group) B rbara Fern ndez Rodr¡guez Founded in 1991. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA (Cuba). Member of: SANTIAGO DE CUBA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). NATIONAL NETWORK OF TOXICOLOGY CENTERS (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY (Cuba). Establishes the quantitative and qualitative security limits in the production and use of chemicals like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, cosmetics and food additives. Carries out studies on bioequivalence and quality chemical control of raw materials and finished products. Raw materials; Cosmetics; Toxicology; Food additives; Chemical control; Drugs; Pesticides; Regulation Record 492 of 1120 GRUENENTHAL Carrera 7 N§ 52-98, Apartado A‚reo 52750, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 212 5511 (57)(1) 2115 7010 Subsidiary of: GRUENENTHAL (Germany). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 493 of 1120 GRUENENTHAL ECUATORIANA CIA LTDA. Apartado Postal N§ 11075 CCNU, Ave. Gaspar de Villarroel No. 1701 e Isla Isabela, Quito Ecuador E TEL: (593)(2) 438 534 TELEX: 030822321 FAX: (593)(2) 436 054 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Analyses Record 494 of 1120 GRUPO BIOQUIMICO MEXICANO, S.A. DE C.V. Parque Orizaba 7 Edif. Auris 5to piso El Parque 53398 Naucalp n, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 576 2400 (52)(5) 576 2803 FAX: (52)(5) 576 2062 CONTACT: Homero Ram¡rez Rodr¡guez (Mgr., Intl. Sales) Founded in 1979. Exports humic acids, fungicides, foliar fertilizers, growing regulators. Fungicides; Fertilizers; Growth regulators Record 495 of 1120 GRUPO DE SINTESE/UNICAMP Instituto de Quimica, Unicamp, Campinas, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 391 110 Carries out studies on chemicals. Chemicals; Research Record 496 of 1120 GRUPO ROUSSEL S.A. Av. Universidad 1738, MexicoDF 21 0400 Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 658 6377 CONTACT: Alejandro Vila (Pres.) Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 497 of 1120 GUARAPIRA AGROINDUSTRIAL S.A. Rua Getulio Vargas, 147, 36160 Guarani, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 575 1358 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Alcohols; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 498 of 1120 H.W. KESSEL S.A. Apartado postal 552, Ave. Corpac N§ 312, San Isidro, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 413 485 (54)(1) 413 490 (54)(1) 413 535 TELEX: 21188 pe kessel FAX: (54)(1) 411 323 CB: kessel Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 499 of 1120 HANS LUCK TH San Ignacio 1124, Of. 213, Casilla 494, Santiago de Chile Chile Agent of: WORTHINGTON BIOCHEMICAL CORP. (United States of America). Distributor of enzymes and biochemicals for life science research. Research; Biochemicals; Enzymes Record 500 of 1120 HAVANA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (HSH) Ave. Independencia N§ 26520, Boyeros, CP 19220, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 451688 (53)(683) 451867 TELEX: (028) LX2188 FAX: (53)(683) 451512 CONTACT: Eduardo B. Ordaz Ducung‚ (Dir.) Juan Ren‚ Rom n L¢pez (Man. VD) Modesta Fiel (Deputy VD) Noem¡ P‚rez V ldes (VD, Teaching) Reinaldo F. G¢mez Plasencia Founded in 1857. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SOCIETY OF NEUROSCIENCES (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PSYCHIATRY (Cuba). WORLD ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION CUBAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (Cuba). WORLD ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY (Cuba). Offers psychiatry services. Carries out research about the use of interferon and other antivirals for the treatment of schizophrenic patients. Has actively participated in the development of a biological diagnostic test related with schizophrenia called MACROSCOPIC AGGLUTINATION TEST. Research; Schizophrenia; Psychiatry; Interferons; Antivirals; Diagnostics; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 501 of 1120 HBJ INTERNATIONAL. COLOMBIA Ctra. 16A N§86A-79 of. 101, Apartado A‚reo 89724, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 236 3123 FAX: (57)(1) 215 7301 Agent of: HBJ (HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH INTERNATIONAL) (United States of America). Distributes publications in South America. Publications Record 502 of 1120 HBJ INTERNATIONAL. PUERTO RICO PO Box 2096, Hato Rey 00919 Puerto Rico PRI) TEL: (1-809) 751 2035 FAX: (1-809) 250 6898 Agent of: HBJ (HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH INTERNATIONAL) (United States of America). Distributes publications in the Caribbean area. Publications Record 503 of 1120 HEBER BIOTEC S.A. (HEBER BIOTEC) Ave. 31 entre 158 y 190, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 10600, AP 6162, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 201401-09 (53)(7) 336008 EMAIL: dircigb@ingen.cu CONTACT: Manuel Limonta Vidal (Pres.) Jos‚ Mir¢ Gonz lez (Gen. Mgr.) Sara Mata Morales (Adv., Legal) Agent of: CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (HAVANA CITY) (CIGB) (Cuba). CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (SANCTI SPIRITUS) (CIGBSS) (Cuba). CENTER OF GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (CAMAGUEY) (CIGB) ( Cuba). CENTER OF BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (CIB) (Cuba). It offers more than 160 pharmaceuticals: drugs, reagents and diagnostic kits; enzymes and development of technology for industrial use; products of molecular biology; automated programs for biotechnological research and production; monoclonal antibodies. Commercializes HEBERON ALFA N (natural alpha-interferon (IFN)); HEBERTRANS (dialisable extract of leukocyte transfer factor (EDL-TF)). HEBERBIOVAC HB (R) (injection, recombinant anti-hepatitis B vaccine); HEBERQUINASA (R) (injection, recombinant streptokinase); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (injection, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (cream, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (collyrium, natural alpha-2b interferon); HEBERON ALPHA (R) (injection, recombinant alpha-2b interferon); HEBERMIN (cream, containing epidermal growth factor); RECVIH (system for the detection of IgG antibodies against HIV-1); AUBIO (system for the detection of human antibodies IgG Toxoplasma gondii type); CB-TSH.1 (anti-hormone stimulating the human thyroid gland); CB-IgE.1 (human anti-immunoglobulin E); CB-IgE 2 (human anti-immunoglobulin E); CB-FSH.1 (anti-hormone stimulating the human follicle); CB-IL2.1 (human anti-interleukin 2); CB-IL2.2 (human anti-interleukin 2); CB-IFNA 2.4 (human anti alpha-2b interferon); CB-IFNA 2.3 (human anti alpha-2b interferon, neutralization of the antiviral effect); CB-IFNG.10 (human anti-gamma interferon); CB-BG.1 (anti-beta galactosidase); CB-HSV2.1 (identification of Herpes simplex virus 2); CB-CL.1 (identification of Chlamydia trachomatis); CB-p24.1 (identification of HIV-1); CB-RSV.1 (identification of syncytial respiratory virus); CB-Pf.2 (identification of Plasmodium falciparum); CB-CEA 1 (detection of carcinoembryonic antigen); CB-R.1 and CB-R.2 (anti-rotavirus 90 kD protein); CB-PVX.1. (anti-X potato virus); CB-PVY.1 (anti-Y potato virus); CB-PLRV.1 (anti-virus of potato leave winding); CB-Hep.1 (hepatitis B surface anti-antigen); CB.Nm.1 (anti-P1 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.2 (anti-P2 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.3 (anti-P3 protein of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis); CB-Nm.4 (anti-protein of 31 kD of external membrane of Neisseria meningitidis for B 385 strain); IA-CB-LDL.1 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-LDL.2 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-LDL.3 (anti-ApoB lipoproteins); IA-CB-ApoA1.1 (anti-ApoA1 lipoproteins); IA-CB-ApoA1.2 (anti-ApoA1 lipoproteins); CB-tPA.1 (anti-activator of human plasminogen); CB-tPA.2. (anti-activator of human plasminogen); CB-Fib1 (anti-fibrine); CB-Sk.2 (anti-streptokinase); CB-EGF.1 (anti-human epidermal growth factor, neutralizing EGF effect); CB-EGF.2 (anti-human and murine epidermal growth factor); BIOCROM (liquid and gas chromatographic control processes); BIOSOS (nucleic acid and protein sequence analysis); FERMACS (control of fermentative processes); SYNSOS (aids in the design of synthetic genes); RECVIH (diagnostic system for the detection of IgG antibodies against HIV-1); AUBIO (diagnostic system for the detection of human antibodies IgG Toxoplasma gondii type); alpha amylase; mucorenin; lactase; kimosine-bovine; technology for the production of glucoselfructuse invert syrup by biotechnological methods; HEBERMAB monoclonal antibodies such as CB-TSH.1 (anti-hormone stimulating the human thyroid gland); CB-IgE.1 (human anti- immunoglobulin E); molecular biology products (e.g. restricting enzymes, modifying enzymes); automated programs for the biotechnological research and production HEBERSOFT such as /BIOSOS/ software, nucleic acids and protein analysis; /BIOCROM/ software, computer system for the control of liquid chromatography processes; /BIOFERMACS/ software, interactive system for the control of fermentation processes; /SYNSOS/ software, automated program to aid the design of synthetic genes. Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Research; Genetic engineering; Biotechnology industry; Agriculture; Biologicals; Diagnostics; Enzymes; Interferons; Modification; Drugs; Reagents; Restriction enzymes; Vaccines; Hepatitis; Epidermal growth factor; Chromatography; Proteins; Gene recombination; Toxoplasmosis; Quality control systems; Software; Molecular genetics; Plasmodium falciparum; Solanum tuberosum; Antigens; Molecular biology; Meningitis; Chlamydia; Human diseases; Lipoproteins; Drug industry; Streptokinase; Viruses; CEA; HIV; Herpes simplex; AIDS; Automation; Nucleic acid; Recombinant proteins; Genetics; Molecular immunology; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Medicine; Apolipoproteins; Identification; IgG; Diseases; Lactases; Hormones; Thyroid; IgE; Interleukin-2; Antivirals; Rotaviruses; Membranes; Toxoplasma; Enzyme technology; Analyses; Sugars; Amylases; Fructose; Glucose; Infectious diseases; Meningococcus; Glands; TSH; Genes; Gene synthesis; Gamma interferon; Beta galactosidases; Syncytial viruses; Plasminogen activators; Fibrin; Transfer factor Record 504 of 1120 HEWLETT-PACKARD ARGENTINA S.A. Monta¤eses 2150 (1428), Capital Federal Argentina TEL: (54) 781 4061 (54) 781 4069 TELEX: 26104HEWPAC AR FAX: (54) 781 4090 Produces a wide range of medical equipment from advanced monitoring networks to cardiac ultrasound systems covering the following specialties: obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatology, anesthesiology, coronary and intensive care, cardiology, emergencies, vascular images, medical supplies, hospital information management, and professional services. Medical equipment; Obstetrics; Pediatrics; Anesthesiology; Coronary care units; Intensive care; Cardiology; Ultrasound Record 505 of 1120 HIGHER AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF CIEGO DE AVILA (ISACA) Ctra. Ciego-Mor¢n Km. 9, CP 69450, Ciego de Avila Cuba TEL: (53)(33) 24544 (53)(33) 25702 (53)(33) 25780 TELEX: (028) 032146 ISACA CU FAX: (53)(33) 335040 EMAIL: isaca@ceniai.cu isaca@reduniv.edu.cu CONTACT: Ram¢n Hern ndez Cobo (Rector) Hip¢lito Peralta (Vice Rector, Res.) Leonel Le¢n Reyes (Dir., Sci. & Tech. Info.) Founded in 1978. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: CIEGO DE AVILA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Biotechnological Laboratory: Involved in the research of plant specie propagation (e.g. citrus, pineapple, etc.) using tissue culture techniques including genetic improvement studies. Also carries out studies on hormones, enzymes, proteins carbohydrates, biofertilizers, biopesticides, etc. Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Plant propagation; Plant cells; Cell cultures; Genetic improvement; Hormones; Enzymes; Proteins; Carbohydrates; Plant tissue culture; Biofertilizers; Biopesticides; Agriculture; Citrus; Micropropagation; Plants; Plant varieties; Ananas comosus Record 506 of 1120 HOECHST COLOMBIANA SA Carrera 77A N§ 45-61, Apartado 80188, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 263 7100 (57)(1) 263 7077 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 507 of 1120 HOECHST ETECO S.A. Ave. Patria 732 y 9 de Octubre, Apartado 1408, Quito Ecuador E Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 508 of 1120 HOSPITAL DAS CLINICAS DE SAO PAULO Rua Dr. Edeias de Carvalho Aguiar, 255, Sao Paulo, SP 01000 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 282 2811 Carries out studies on growth hormones in health care field. Growth hormones; Health care; Research Record 509 of 1120 ICA (INSTITUTO COLOMBIANO AGROPECUARIO). UNIDAD DE BIOTECNOLOGIA AGRICOLA 151123 El Dorado, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 286 0425 TELEX: 42368 ICATI CO FAX: (57)(1) 267 3013 CONTACT: Rodrigo Artunduaga P. Hoyos A. Franco M. O¡cata E. Lleras Involved in the research of Ipomoea batatas, bananas and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) using biotechniques such as apex culture, germplasm bank and germplasm conservation. Supplies in vitro banana and potato germplasms. Offers training on somatic embryogenesis and germplasm conservation aspects. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Training courses; Ipomoea batatas; Research; Apex cultures; Conservation; Embryogenesis Record 510 of 1120 ICI DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Lomas Verdes N§ 67 Fracc. Lomas Verdes 53120 Naucalp n, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 572 4655 TELEX: 1775669 ICIFAME FAX: (52)(5) 562 4195 CONTACT: Guillermo L¢pez (Chief, Traffic) Founded in 1979. Exports griseofulvin, primidone, halothane, atenolol, atenololchlortalidone, clofibrate, chlorhexidine gluconate. Griseofulvin; Primidone; Drugs; Gluconates; Halothane; Atenolol; Clofibrate Record 511 of 1120 ICN FARMACEUTICA, S.A. DE C.V. Calz. Ermita Iztapalapa N§ 436 Mexicaltzingo 09099 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 549 3210 (52)(5) 544 2487 TELEX: 1771178 FAX: (52)(5) 544 7329 CONTACT: Juan Moncada (Mgr., Sales) Founded in 1973. Exports cellulases, pancreatin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, antivirals, aluminum hydroxide gel (G.F.), dimethicone, multivitamin-energetic preparations. Cellulases; Pancreatins; Antivirals; Aluminum; Vitamins; Gel; Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Record 512 of 1120 IMPORTADORA BRASTOKIO LTDA. Rua Dos Alpes 440/450, CX. P. 6902, Sao Paulo, SP 01520 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 278 2705 (55)(11) 278 2192 Commercializes chemicals. Chemicals; Market Record 513 of 1120 IND.DEL ALCALI, S.A. DE C.V. Carr. a Villa de Garc¡a Km.9 66000 Viela de Garc¡a, N.L. Mexico TEL: (52)(83) 449 600 (52)(83) 334 296 TELEX: 382623 FAX: (52)(83) 337 151 (52)(83) 461 841 CONTACT: Javier Quintanilla (Dir., Exports) Founded in 1969. Exports calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate. Chlorides; Sodium bicarbonate; Calcium Record 514 of 1120 INDALSA. INDUSTRIALIZACION DE ALIMENTOS S.A. PO Box 134, Pampa del Carmen s/n, La Merced, Chancamayo, Jun¡n Peru TEL: (51) 2232 CONTACT: Sara Ancieta L. Rivas Commercial producer of Ananas comosus, oil palms (Elaeis guineensis) and bananas using biotechniques such as apex micropropagation and germplasm conservation. Supplies in vitro Ananas comosus germplasm. Produces 2000 seedlings per year. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Ananas comosus; Elaeis guineensis; Apex; Conservation; Seedlings; Palm oil; Biotechnology; Elaeis guineensis; Musa sp. Record 515 of 1120 INDL.GOEI DE MEXICO, S,A, DE C.V. San Miguel Allende s/n Ciudad Industrial 36541 Irapuato, Gto. Mexico TEL: (52)(462) 71927 (52)(462) 75597 FAX: (52)(462) 66208 CONTACT: Roberto Okada Rueda (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1976. Exports enzymes. Enzymes Record 516 of 1120 INDUSTRIA DE FERTILIZANTES ARAXA (ARAFERTIL) Usina Tericles Nestor Lochi, CX. P. 199, Araxa, MG 38.180 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 661 3100 Produces fertilizers and chemicals. Researches fungi use for phosphate solubilization. Chemicals; Fertilizers; Fungi; Phosphates; Research Record 517 of 1120 INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE APARELHOS CIENTIFICOS (ACATEC) Rua Franca Pinto, 213, Sao Paulo, SP 04.016 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 549 5744 TELEX: (011) 25688 Manufactures and commercializes scientific equipment including electronic balances, polarimeters and refractometers. Market; Balances; Equipmet; Electronics Record 518 of 1120 INDUSTRIA EXTRACTORA S.A. (INEXA). LABORATORIO DE MICROPROPAGACION PO Box A 4581, Calle La Tolita, sn., Gu pulo Ecuador E TEL: (593) 234 440 (593) 564 906 TELEX: 22632 CONTACT: Pedro Levy T. Salazar Involved in applied research and commercial production of Pyrethrum, strawberries and other industrial crops using micropropagation. Produces 100 000 seedlings per year. Offers training on micropropagation and also in vitro Pyrethrum germplasm. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Training courses; Crops; Seedlings; Research; Fragaria chiloensis; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 519 of 1120 INDUSTRIA LICORERA Y EMBOTELLADORA DEL NORTE A.P. 669, Ibarra Ecuador E TEL: (593) 951 500 Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 520 of 1120 INDUSTRIA MECANICA INOXIL LTDA. Ave. Atalaia do Norte, 1050, Guarulhos, SP 07240 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 572 2467 Develops equipment. Equipmet Record 521 of 1120 INDUSTRIA MONSANTO SA Rua Barao Paranapanema, 146, Campinas 13.100 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 520 466 Works in veterinary aspects including bovine somatotrophin. Hormones; Somatotropin; Veterinary products; Bovines Record 522 of 1120 INDUSTRIA MONSANTO SA Rua Paes Leme, 524, CX. P. 8134/61535, Sao Paulo, SP 05425 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 815 0211 (55)(11) 815 9211 TELEX: (011) 21883 Supplies equipment. Equipmet Record 523 of 1120 odontology, autoclaves for laboratories, gloves washers, and instrumentation washers. Medical equipment; Laboratory equipment; Sterilization; Heaters; Autoclaves; Odontology; Washers Record 525 of 1120 INDUSTRIAS KLABIN DE PAPEL E CELULOSE SA Rua Formosa, 367, 12 Andar, Sao Paulo, SP 01049 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 222 1044 TELEX: (011) 21078 Involved in chemicals production and waste treatment consultancy services. Chemicals; Waste treatment; Consultancy services Record 526 of 1120 INDUSTRIAS QUIMICAS DE SINTESE E FERMENTACAO Praca Pio XI, 15, 9 Andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-20040 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 263 7292 TELEX: (021) 30299 Involved in chemicals production using synthesis and fermentation techniques. Chemicals; Fermentation; Synthesis Record 527 of 1120 INDUSTRIAS WYETH SA Apartado 70048, Edificio Oficentro, Ave. Principal de San Luis, Los Ruices, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 986 4111 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 528 of 1120 INGEBI. CONICET Vuelta de Obligado 2490, 1428 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 784 5516 FAX: (54)(1) 786 8578 CONTACT: Alejandro Mentaberry C. Rubistein L. Haim B. Orman R. Celnik Involved in the research of potatoes, tobacco and Capsicum annuum using biotechniques such as molecular probe and molecular hybridization. Offers training on molecular hybridization and molecular probe. Solanum tuberosum; Nicotiana tabacum; Hybridization; Training courses; Capsicum annuum; Plants; Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 529 of 1120 INGENIO DEL CAUCA S.A. Calle 8, 3-19-piso 8, A.A. 6705, Cauca Colombia TEL: (57) 841 111 (57) 841 116 (57) 823 229 Dedicated to the production of sugar and ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Sugars; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 530 of 1120 INGENIO LA CABANA Calle 11, 1-16-piso 7, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 851 592 Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 531 of 1120 INGENIO LA ESPERANZA S.A. Reconquista 336, 1135 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 394 0803 (54)(1) 394 7565 Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 532 of 1120 INGENIO MARIA AUXILIADORA S.A.C.I. PO Box 2485, Carapegua Paraguay PRY) TEL: (595) 532 253 (595) 532 340 Dedicated to the production of sugar and fuel alcohol from sugar cane. Bioconversion; Energy; Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Saccharum officinarum; Sugars; Alcohols; Biofuels; Fermentation; Biotechnology Record 533 of 1120 INGENIO RIO GRANDE S.A. C.A.A.I. Reconquista 336, Piso 1, B, 1335 Buenos Aires Argentina Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 534 of 1120 INGENIO SAN CARLOS S.A. Calle 11, 6-24 - piso 11, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 895 075 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Alcohols; Bioconversion; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 535 of 1120 INGENIO Y REFINERIA SAN MARTIN DEL TABACAL S.A. Ave. Leandro N. Alem, 986-9 Piso, 1001 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 311 5868 (54)(1) 311 0722 (54)(1) 311 0723 TELEX: 541-27004 FAX: (54)(1) 313 5394 CONTACT: Daniel Bellora Miguel Angel Galin Founded in 1920. Dedicated to the production of cane sugar and alcohol by fermentation, fresh fruit (citrics) and frozen concentrate juice. Sugars; Fermentation; Alcohols; Citrus; Sugar industry; Fruits; Food industry; Agricultural industry; Bioconversion Record 536 of 1120 INIAA (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIA Y AGROINDUSTRIAL). ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL ANDENES Zurite, Cuzco Peru TEL: (51) 222 031 CONTACT: Mar¡a Villena Dedicated to applied research and commercial production of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) based on biotechniques such as apex culture, apex micropropagation and germplasm conservation. Supplies in vitro potato germplasm. Offers training on potatoes aspects. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Micropropagation; Apex cultures; Apex; Conservation; Training courses Record 537 of 1120 INIAA (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIA Y AGROINDUSTRIAL). ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL ICA PO Box 296, Los Tamarix 132, La Angostura, ICA Peru TEL: (51) 233 295 CONTACT: Flor Alvear G. Ram¡rez L. Ram¡rez Dedicated to applied research and commercial production of grapevines (Vitis spp.) based on micropropagation techniques. Micropropagation; Fruits; Vitis vinifera Record 538 of 1120 INIAA (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIA Y AGROINDUSTRIAL). PROGRAMA DE INVESTIGACION EN CULTIVOS TROPICALES PO Box 609, Calle Pevas 274, Iquitos Peru TEL: (51) 235 631 CONTACT: Mario Pinedo J. Fisse Involved in technology transfer and the research of Manihot esculenta, fruit crops and bananas using biotechniques such as somatic embryogenesis, organogenesis and apex micropropagation. Supplies in vitro Manihot esculenta and fruit crops germplasm. Offers training on micropropagation aspects. Germplasm; Manihot esculenta; Micropropagation; Training courses; Fruits; Crops; Somatic embryogenesis; Apex; Research; Transfer; Musa sp. Record 539 of 1120 INIAA (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIA Y AGROINDUSTRIAL). PROGRAMA DE INVESTIGACIONES EN RECURSOS GENETICOS PO Box 2791, Ave. La Universidad sn., Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 350 606 CONTACT: Eyla Velasco P. Yarmas Involved in technology transfer and research of Tuberosas andinas based on germplasm conservation and apex micropropagation techniques. Supplies in vitro Tuberosas andinas germplasm. Research; Transfer; Germplasm; Micropropagation; Tuberosas andinas; Manihot esculenta; Apex; Conservation Record 540 of 1120 INIAP. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS. PROGRAMA DEL CAFE PO Box 24, V¡a Quevedo Km. 5, El Empalme Ecuador E TEL: (593) 750 966 CONTACT: Ignacio Sotomayor D. Barba Dedicated to research coffee using biotechniques such as micropropagation and pathogen diagnostics. Coffea arabica; Micropropagation; Pathogens; Research; Diagnostics; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 541 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY RESEARCH "JORGE DIMITROV" Ctra. de Bayamo a Manzanillo Km. 16«, Bayamo 1, AP 2360, CP 85100, Granma Cuba TEL: (53)(23) 92140 (53)(23) 92122 (53)(23) 92123 TELEX: (028) 63173 EMAIL: cmgrnma@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Iris Betancourt T‚llez (Dir.) Mario Cisneros L¢pez (VD, Res.) Gerardo de la Cruz Licea (VD, Intl. Rel. & Sci. Serv.) Gumercindo Mart¡nez Novellas (VD, Econ.) Tomasa R¡os L¢pez (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info. Dpt.) Juan Odoardo Fonseca (Specs., Intl. Collaboration) Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: GRANMA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARIANS (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BREEDING (ACPA) (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF SOILS (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM-INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF MOUNTAINS (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM GLOBAL CHANGES (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM VEGETABLES (Cuba). Researches and develops technologies for agricultural, cattle and food production. Works on the obtainment and exploitation of new varieties of vegetables resistant to diseases, pests and adverse conditions; improvement of productive potential of bovine, ovine and caprin cattle; development of cattle feed systems, as well as of methodologies for the improvement and conservation of humid, salinazed and erosioned soils. Carries out studies on biofertilizers and biopesticides. Collaborates with the National System of Phytogenetics Resources. Research; Agriculture; Agrobiology; Agrochemistry; Foods; Garden stuff; Horticulture; Cattle; Bovines; Ovines; Animal diseases; Plant diseases; Soils; Plant varieties; Phytogenetics; Biofertilizers; Biopesticides; Biotechnology; Plant biotechnology; Genetic improvement Record 542 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF ANGIOLOGY AND VASCULAR SURGERY (INACV) Calzada del Cerro N§ 1551 esq. Dom¡nguez, Cerro, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 700387 FAX: (53)(7) 333281 (53)(7) 332719 CONTACT: Jos‚ Fern ndez Montequ¡n (Dir.) Carlos Dur n (VD, Teaching) Delia Charles-Edouard (VD, Res.) Magalys Als (Head, Nursing) Alfredo Aldama Mar¡a Eugenia Vega Founded in 1975. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ANGIOLOGY (United King. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY LATINOAMERICAN CHAPTER (United States of America). I.A.S.A.C.O. (Italy). CUBAN SOCIETY OF ANGIOLOGY AND VASCULAR SURGERY (Cuba). PROGRAM OF NATURAL RESEARCH OF HEMOSTASIS AND THROMBOSIS (Cuba). UTC PROGRAM (Cuba). Researches on peripheral vascular diseases; vein diseases; arterial and peripheral diseases. Linked to the development and application of monoclonal antibodies for human use, studies in bioprosthesis, ELISA (fibronectin); technological introduction in vascular hemodynamics. Specialized in the treatment of vascular sexual dysfunctions. It is engaged in the development of artery cryopreservation (human); fibronectin ELISA kit; ELISA Lp; digital plethysmographers; human plasminogen. Commercializes monoclonal antibodies for the detection of apolipoproteins; antisera, against apolipoproteins; policlonal antibody against apolipoprotein-B; digital photoplethysmograph, allows the record of pulse changes and peripheral artery changes; antifibrogenic sera from rats and dogs. /TROMBOCENT/ (software, computer program that allows the detection of deep vein thrombosis of the lower members). Offers international training courses (new therapeutic treatments in diabetic angiopathies; diagnostic and treatment of peripheral arterial diseases, phlebology and lymphology); courses (lipoproteic metabolic disorders as a risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis; diagnostic of vascular diseases by non-invasive methods); medical care (treatment of diabetic macroangiopathies, diabetic foot, medical and surgical treatment of diabetic foot, medical care to diabetic patients having a serious lesion in the feet (alternative therapy to a major amputation of a membrum), treatment of male sexual dysfunction); Diseases; Health services; Surgery; Circulatory diseases; Human medicine; Human diseases; Molecular immunology; Monoclonal antibodies; Kits; Atherosclerosis; Dogs; Rats; Polyclonal antibodies; Software; Antisera; Apolipoproteins; Plasminogen activators; Diabetes; Metabolism; Therapy; Lipoproteins; Sera; Training courses; Health care; Angiology; Research; ELISA; Fibronectin; Prosthesis; Diagnostics Record 543 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE (ICA) Ctra. Central Km. 47«, San Jos‚ de Las Lajas, AP 24, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(62) 99179 81 EMAIL: ica@reduniv.edu.cu ica@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Libertad Garc¡a Garc¡a (Dir.) Ram¢n O. Mart¡nez (VD) Roberto Garc¡a Trujillo (VD) Mar¡a Teresa P‚rez Cabacho (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info.) Dulce M. Pedroso (Head, Mktg.) Rafael Herrera (VD) Dolores Marrero Founded in 1965. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BREEDING (ACPA) (Cuba). LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ANIMAL BREEDING (ALPA) (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Researches on new technologies and conducts studies to guarantee an efficient productive and reproductive behaviour in ruminants and monogastric animals. Research and development of plant biotechnology, micropropagation techniques by tissue culture for the obtainment of new varieties of plants for its use in animal feed; selection of nitrogen-fixer microorganisms for legumes inoculation; increase of the proteic contents in sugar-rich foods (molasses, cane sugar, etc.) and of wastes for animal feed by microbial fermentation. Carries out studies on rumen microbiology and its physiology. Commercializes /REVISTA CUBANA DE CIENCIAS AGRICOLAS/ (Journal). Offers courses, master degrees and training (subjects related to food production, biochemistry, physiology, animal nutrition and ruminant and monogastric production systems); advising and technology transfer. Biotechnology; Research; Agriculture; Veterinary; Molasses; Nitrogen fixation; Plant varieties; Tissue cultures; Microbiology; Microbial fermentation; Microorganisms; Feedstuff; Nutrition; Sugars; Plant varieties; Legumes; Ruminants; Publications; Inoculation; Training courses; Proteic molasses; Plant biotechnology; Micropropagation; Plants; Foods; Proteins; Physiology; Saccharum officinarum; Wastes; Waste treatment; Biochemistry Record 544 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF BASIC RESEARCH ON TROPICAL AGRICULTURE "ALEJANDRO DE HUMBOLDT" (INIFAT) Calle 1 y 2, Santiago de las Vegas, Boyeros, CP 17200, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 4039 (53)(683) 2114 (53)(683) 2416 CONTACT: Adolfo Rodr¡guez Nodals (Dir.) Jos‚ A. Fresneda Buides (VD) Reynaldo L¢pez Guti‚rrez (VD) Mirna Pa¡s D¡az (Head, Info. Dpt.) Miguel Esquivel P‚rez (Head, Germplasm Bank) Estela de la Torre Mora Founded in 1904. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Development of plant biotechnology. Researches on the genetic improvement of vegetables, grains and oleaginous plants; phytosanitary protection of cultures, the utilization of biological controls including production and use of biopesticides; the utilization of new physical agents to improve the productivity of cultures, of in vitro cultures for the propagation of plants of economic interest and search of somaclonal variability. Biodiversity preservation. Agrotechnical research on culture systems without soils. Development of new types of chemical and organic fertilizers. Studies on the obtainment of artificial seeds and on diagnostic techniques and media and identification of plant pathogens. It is engaged in the development of biofertilizers obtained from Azotobacter chrovcoacum. Commercializes ONIOBOSTIN (culture of onions, garlic and cabbage); BIOSTIN (culture of tomatoes and tobacco); AZOTORRIZA (culture of rice); AZOSTIN (culture of tropical vegetables); biofertilizers as CUBA SOY-23; CUBA SOY-120; INIFAT-382; INIFAT-V-9; INIFAT-70; /SISTEMA NACIONAL DE RECURSOS FITOGENETICOS/ (database). Horticulture; Research; Genetic improvement; Garden stuff; Grains; Oilseeds; Microorganisms; Seeds; Synthetic seeds; Fertilizers; Plant diseases; Biofertilizers; Lycopersicum esculentum; Nicotiana tabacum; Oryza sativa; Micropropagation; Azotobacter; Plant protection; Biopesticides; Somaclonal variation; Databases; Bioproducts; Biotechnology; Plant biotechnology; Nitrogen fixation; Agriculture; Cultures; Biological control; Allium cepa; Glycine max; Tissue cultures; Phytogenetics; Diagnostics; Plants; Plant varieties; Biodiversity; Pathogens; Soils; Identification; Plant propagation; Allium sativum; Brassica olerasea Record 545 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF CITRUS RESEARCH (IIC) Ave. 23 N§ 22816 entre 222 y 224, La Coronela, La Lisa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 218908 (53)(7) 219404 FAX: (53)(7) 335217 (53)(7) 336794 EMAIL: iici@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Mar¡a del Carmen P‚rez Hern ndez (Dir.) Olga Otero Rodr¡guez (VD, Sci. & Tech.) Jorge Cueto Rodr¡guez (Tech. Serv. VD) Felipe Guerra Torres (Head, Postharvest Dpt.) Cira M. S nchez Garc¡a (Head, Dev. Dpt.) Founded in 1968. Division of: NATIONAL CORPORATION OF CITRUS (Cuba). Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF CITRUS CULTURE INTERAMERICAN CITRUS NETWORK, FAO ASSOCIATION OF CITRUS VIVARIUS SPECIALISTS (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Involved in research about evaluation, conservation and documentation of germplasm; seed production and certificated gems; genetic improvement of pattern and cultures; plant biotechnology (plant varieties, micropropagation, tissue cultures, etc.), biotechnology; pre and post harvest physiology; irrigation; virology; pest and disease control; integral technologies; bioclimatology; studies of harvest and post harvest; development of expert systems and software; economic evaluation. Offers services such as phytosanitary attention to gems banks; drainage material of propagation; quarantine service for the introduction of foreign material; diagnostic and pest and disease control; chemical and bromatologic analysis; implantation of integral phytosanitary management; quality control of products used in fruit improvement. Products: monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic of viral diseases, CTV, SAUBEX poisoned fodder for the control of bibijagua; certificated propagation material for citrus and other tropical fruits (seeds, gems and seedling); software for administration management in citrus. Also offers assistance and training courses in several subjects dealing with the above mentioned fields. Collaborates with the National System of Phytogenetic Resources. Citrus; Fruits; Germplasm; Seeds; Genetic improvement; Plant biotechnology; Physiology; Soils; Virology; Pests; Plant diseases; Crops; Software; Chemical analysis; Monoclonal antibodies; Training courses; Consultancy services; Research; Biotechnology; Antibodies; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Plant varieties; Biopesticides; Molecular immunology; Plants; Agriculture Record 546 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND SYSTEMATICS (IES) Ctra. Varona Km. 32, Capdevila, Boyeros, AP 8010, CP 10800, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 448419 (53)(7) 446335 (53)(7) 446927 (53)(7) 446920 EMAIL: ecologia@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Pedro P‚rez Alvarez (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Involved in systematic research about Cuban wild fauna and flora and inland-aquaculture. Also studies earth ecosystems, their inter-relations and the landscape composition, making ecologic synthesis and cartographic documents. Also is involved in studies about technology of biopesticides and biofertilizers, developing inoculant production, specially Mycorrhizae: taxonomy of glomales, influence on plant growth and crop productivity, bio and ecotechnologies for mycorrhizal inocula reproduction and utilization in sustainable organic tropical agriculture and afforestation, functional relationship with other biofertilizers and earthworms, mycorrhizal fungi as biological stimulators against plant pests, and mycorrhizal ecological functioning and biodiversity in original ecosystems and in human systems. Collaborates with the National System of Phytogenetic Resources. Research; Ecology; Biofertilizers; Aquaculture; Inoculants; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Crops; Fungi; Soils; Plant biotechnology; Biopesticides; Biodiversity; Phytogenetics; Forestry; Plants Record 547 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF FORESTAL RESEARCH (IIF) Calle 174 N§ 1723 entre 17B y 17C, Siboney, Playa, CP 11600, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 218500 (53)(7) 219960 TELEX: (028) 514019 IIF CU FAX: (53)(7) 335086 CONTACT: Adalberto Marrero Rodr¡guez (Dir.) Arnaldo Alvarez Brito (VD, Sci.) Ram¢n Gonz lez Paradela (VD, Dev.) Founded in 1969. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: LATINOAMERICAN NETWORK FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN AGROFORESTAL SYSTEMS LATINOAMERICAN NETWORK FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN DENDROENERGY LATINOAMERICAN NETWORK FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF WATERSHEDS Researches on the application of biotechnological techniques to cell culture aiming at attaining species of wooden forests. Carries out studies on biofertilizers, biopesticides, diagnostic products and pathogens. Collaborates with the National System of Phytogenetic Resources, and the conservation of biodiversity. Research; Cell cultures; Plant biotechnology; Woods; Biotechnology; Diagnostics; Phytogenetics; Biofertilizers; Biopesticides; Pathogens; Biodiversity; Forest crops; Forestry; Agriculture Record 548 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY Calle 25 N§ 503 entre H e I, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 325594-97 ext. 23 EMAIL: gastr@infomed.cu CONTACT: Raimundo Llanio (Dir.) Bienvenido Gra William Haedo Founded in 1966. Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Dedicated to research, diagnostic and treatment of digestive diseases. Carries out research about the use of different types of interferons in the treatment of hepatitis. Biomedical research; Clinical research; Diagnostics; Gastroenterology; Interferons; Hepatitis; Research; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 549 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (IHI) San Francisco y Perla, Altahabana, Boyeros, CP 10800, AP 8070, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 446412 (53)(7) 447429 (53)(7) 442587 TELEX: (028) 512537 soler cu FAX: (53)(7) 447429 (53)(7) 335414 EMAIL: hemato@infomed.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ Manuel Ballester Santovenia (Dir.) Porfirio Hern ndez Ram¡rez (Deputy VD, Res.) Delfina Almagro V zquez (VD, Teaching) Catalino Ustariz Garc¡a (VD, Med. Care) Walkyria Cao Fonticoba (Intl. Rel. & Advt.) Founded in 1966. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (INTERAMERICAN DIVISION AND IBEROAMERICAN COMMITTEE) INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA Involved in research, development and production of polyclonal antisera, human anti-protein and other polyclonal antisera and conjugates; monoclonal antibodies, diagnostic kits and therapeutic products under HEMOTEC (R) trade mark. Offers medical assistance. Also offers different scientific and technical services such as diagnostic and treatment of leukemias and other hematological diseases and of disorders of the immunological system; characterization of cell phenotypes and genotypes in hemopathologies; characterization of hemoglobins and enzymes; bone marrow transplantation; training in hematology, immunology and hemotherapy; information services and consulting. Hosts a specialized library, the /NAC/ bibliographic database, containing abstracts of published articles whether national or international. Is the rector and reference center of the National Blood Net. Publishes /REVISTA CUBANA DE HEMATOLOGIA, IMMUNOLOGIA Y HEMOTERAPIA/ in coordination with the National Center of Medical Science Information. Health services; Research; Immunology; Hematology; Monoclonal antibodies; Drugs; Consultancy services; Antisera; Diagnostics; Kits; Therapeutics; Leukemia; Cells; Genotypes; Hemoglobin; Enzymes; Bones; Information services; Databases; Publications; Health care; Human medicine Record 550 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH "LILIANA DIMITROVA" (IIHLD) Ctra. Bejucal-Quivic n Km. 33«, Quivic n, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(67) 57795 (53)(67) 57755 (53)(66) 82600 01 FAX: (53)(7) 335086 CONTACT: Hortensia Cardoza Pereira (Dir.) Marisa Chailloux Laffita (VD, Res.) Roberto Caballero Grande (VD, Dev.) Yhanara Ploder Mujicat (Specs., Intl. Rel.) Founded in 1972. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). REGIONAL COOPERATIVE POTATO PROGRAM (PRECODEPA) REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR CORN (PRM) REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR BEAN (PROFRIJOL) BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). CARIBBEAN SOCIETY OF NUTRITIONAL CROPS (CFCS) LATINOAMERICAN COMMISSION OF SORGHUM RESEARCH (CLAIS) SOCIETY OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (Cuba). Agent of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FARMERS (Cuba). MINISTRY OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY (MINAZ) (Cuba). Research and development of technology in vegetables, grains, potatoes and fibers. Works in the obtainment of new varieties genetically resistant to adverse factors, both biotic and abiotic. The main work lines have to do with the post-harvest management and conservation of agricultural products, in vitro production of pathogen free potato and seedlings; rapid diagnostics of plant diseases, mainly different potato viruses. Engaged in the development of virus free seeds (garlic). Commercializes HORTECH (trade mark for marketing high quality seeds adapted to tropical conditions; potato seeds from different varieties free of pathogens "in vitro" or in isolated conditions). Offers training (genetic breeding, phytotechnics and tomato, pepper and other vegetables seeds; treatment and selection of potato cultivars; production of in vitro potato seedlings, diagnostics of potato viral diseases; genetic breeding and production of corn, sorghum and soy-bean); postgraduate courses (production of vegetable seeds; technology for the cultivation of common beans; cultivation of potato; technology for corn and sorghum production, and technology for the production of tomato under tropical conditions); advising (vegetables, potato, grains and fiber); specialized conferences. Offers services for diagnostics of plant diseases; projects (agricultural research and production); project elaboration and execution (development of rural communities); consulting (development and execution of projects for agricultural research and production); plant varieties validation; agricultural technology validation. Biotechnology; Viruses; Research; Agriculture; Horticulture; Seeds; Diseases; Plant diseases; Disease resistance; Plant varieties; Plant viruses; Diagnostics; Solanum tuberosum; Grains; Fibers; Cultures; Genetic improvement; Consultancy services; Training courses; Plant biotechnology; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Garden stuff; Plants; Genetics; Pathogens; Crops; Conservation; Agricultural products; Seedlings; Glycine max; Zea mays; Beans; Plant cultures; Sorghum; Allium sativum; Lycopersicum esculentum; Plant breeding Record 551 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY (INN) Calle 29 esq. D, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba EMAIL: neuroepi@ceniai.cu neuropo@ceniai.cu inn0@infomed.cu epilep@infomed.cu CONTACT: Norberto Sardi¤as Hern ndez (VD, Res.) Miguel A. Buergo Zuazn bar (Head, National & Intl. Activities) Founded in 1962. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Dedicated to research in neurosciences. Offers specialized neurological-neurosurgery assistance. Offers international post-graduate courses in a wide variety of subjects about its specialty. Involved in monoclonal antibody development. Research; Neurology; Brain; Training courses; Surgery; Health services; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Biotechnology; Molecular immunology; Health care; Human medicine Record 552 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FOOD HYGIENE (INHA) Calzada de Infanta N§ 1158 entre Llin s y Clavel, Centro Habana, CP 10300, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 708947 (53)(7) 705531 (53)(7) 781835 TELEX: (028) 511017 FAX: (53)(7) 333375 EMAIL: inha@infomed.sld.cu director@heinst.sld.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ Gonz lez Vald‚s (Dir.) Manuel Amador Garc¡a (VD, Res.) Mirta Hermelo Treche (Head, Postgraduate Dpt.) Santa Jim‚nez (VD, Nutrition) Manuel Grillo (VD, Food) Founded in 1984. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (IUNS) WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) LATINOAMERICAN NETWORK OF NUTRITIONAL SURVEILLANCE LATINOAMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUTRITION (SLAN) LATINOAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION (SLAPGN) IBERO LATIN AMERICAN NETWORK OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR SPECIAL DIETS ( Cuba). IBERO LATIN AMERICAN PROJECT (CYTED) OF INTERMEDIATE HUMIDITY ( Cuba). LATIN AMERICAN MYCOTOXINS NETWORK GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS (GEMS) (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN NETWORK OF FOOD TRANSMITTED DISEASES INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF FATTY ACIDS AND LIPIDS (ISSFAL) Entrusted with the conduction of scientific studies about nutritional problems related with the promotion of human health, the prevention of diseases associated with the quality of foods or an inadequate diet and with the dietetic treatment of diseases. Reference Center for the Ministry of Public Health (Cuba). Directs the epidemiologic surveillance of food and nutrition. Evaluates and approves the new food products destinated to human consumption. Offers training courses and scientific technical services related to its specialty. Develops and offers software to calculate the protein contents of foods /PROTEINA/, able to determine the quality of food based on aminoacid composition with protein contents over 1-100. Publishes /REVISTA CUBANA DE ALIMENTACION Y NUTRICION/. Research; Foods; Nutrition; Training courses; Software; Proteins; Amino acids; Epidemiology; Mycotoxins; Environment; Pollution; Quality control systems; Environment control; Publications; Toxins Record 553 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF OCEANOLOGY (IDO) Calle 1¦ N§ 18406 entre 184 y 196, Reparto Flores, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 210342 (53)(7) 210306 (53)(7) 219988 TELEX: (028) 511290 FAX: (53)(7) 338212 (53)(7) 338213 EMAIL: oceano@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Jorge Foyo Herrera (Repr., MKtg.) Founded in 1960. Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). ASSOCIATION OF MARINE LABORATORIES OF THE CARIBBEAN (AMLC) (Cuba). PROGRAM FOR CARIBBEAN COASTAL MARINE PRODUCTIVITY (CARICOMP) ( Cuba). SUBCOMMISSION OF THE OCEANOGRAPHIC INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ADJACENT REGIONS (IOCARIBE) (Cuba). MAN AND BIOSPHERE PROGRAM (MAB) (Cuba). Engaged in the characterization of marine platform zones and oceanic regions. Conservation and management of coastal zones, systematic ecological and biological studies about fishing of species of interest. Dealing fundamentally with oceanographic, ecologic, environmental monitoring for microlocalization and management of industries, the registry and control of some aspects of contamination, the elaboration of techniques of microalgae culture to produce bioproducts such as marine microorganism able to produce anticancerigens, antivirals, antibiotics, antitumor agents, pigments, biosurfactants, and products with the capacity of biodegradate hydrocarbon. Other interesting subjects are: those related with searching of new properties of marine organisms, evaluation of toxins and heavy metals, the elaboration of methodologies to apply nuclear techniques to marine media, the establishment of microorganism collections and biodiversity. Produces software, /SeaNim/; process and analysis of chronological series of sea levels; produces /DataBase/, with information dealing with physical and chemical oceanography; /CaTal/, with information about marine bioactive compounds; /GeCom/ and /CoLec/, with information on marine microorganism collections. Other products are carrageenin (at laboratory scale), biotensoactives for the stimulation of oil wells (industrial scale) bioproducts against oil spread in form of biomass in culture media (industrial scale). Also offers consulting services, assistance, training courses dealing with oceanography, physics, biology and geology. Research; Ecology; Algae; Microalgae; Antibiotics; Aquatic organisms; Waste treatment; Software; Consultancy services; Databases; Training courses; Pollution; Biomass; Toxins; Microorganisms; Biotechnology; Marine biology; Marine biotechnology; Biodiversity; Minerals; Petroleum; Pigments; Biosurfactants; Cytostatics; Biology; Bioactive products Record 554 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY. MEDICINE FACULTY PO Box 705, Hospital Loayza, Alfonso Ugarte s/n, Lima 1, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 321 818 CONTACT: Javier de la Vega (Dir.) Part of: UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS (UNMSM) (Peru). Carries out research on pathology aspects based on tissue cultures, electronic microscopy, immunofluorescence, etc. Research; Tissue cultures; Immunofluorescence; Pathology; electronics; Microscopy Record 555 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY (IBP) Ctra. a Camajuan¡ Km. 5«, Santa Clara, Villa Clara Cuba TEL: (53)(422) 81360 (53)(422) 81693 (53)(422) 81251 (53)(422) 81268 FAX: (53)(422) 81608 (53)(422) 81410 EMAIL: ibp@reduniv.cu CONTACT: Juan N. P‚rez Ponce (Dir.) Pedro Orellana P‚rez (VD, Prod.) Elio Jim‚nez Gonz lez (VD, Res.) Miguel Su rez Castella (Mgr., Mktg.) Founded in 1992. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF LAS VILLAS (Cuba). Member of: VILLA CLARA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SUGAR CANE AND BANANA (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF SEED PRODUCERS (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF GENETICS (Cuba). NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ( Cuba). INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION (INIBAP, ACORBAP, REDBIO) Works in plant biotechnology applied to mass propagation and genetic improvement, especially in sugar cane, bananas, potatoes, papaya, coffee, garlic, ornamental flowers. Among their research subjects are the characterization, diagnostics and treatment of diseases in different crops; in vitro selection for disease resistance; tissue culture techniques for plant propagation in bioreactors and artificial seeds; molecular markers for the selection and transformation of plants by genetic engineering. Engaged in the development of sugar cane somaclons (UCLV 35-108, low level of flowering); UCLV 84-103 and UCLV 83-77 (high sugar content and disease resistance); UCLV 27-82 and UCLV 87-100 (smut and drought resistant); coffee and papaya (modified plants by genetic engineering); technologies through somatic embryogenesis and the use of bioreactors; potato, sugar cane and banana (new disease resistant varieties). Commercializes vitroplants such as banana clons FHIA 03 (AABB), FHIA 19 (AAAB), FHIA 20 (AAAB), FHIA 21 (AAAB), FHIA 22 (AAAB), GRAN ENANO (AAA), PARECIDO AL REY (AAA), FHIA 01 (AAAA), FHIA 02 (AAAA); potatoes, varieties DESIREE, ATLANTIC, GRANOLA, BARAKA and SPUNTA; sugar cane, varieties JA 60-5, C 87-51, C 323-68, C 1051-73, POJ 2878, CP 5243; coffee (specie Coffea arabica), varieties CATURRA ROJO and CATIMOR; coffee (specie Coffea canephora), variety ROBUSTA; papaya, variety MARADOL ROJA; Garlic, variety CRIOLLO; ornamental flowers, species: Easter lily, Tourch lily, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Carnation, Anturium cubenses and Orchids. Offers training and courses (diagnostics and treatment of diseases, phytopathology, tissue culture, organization of production in biofactories, marketing in biofactories, somatic embryogenesis, multiplication in bioreactors and somaclonal variation); master courses (plant biotechnology); consulting (qualified specialists advising on tissue culture, diagnostics and treatment, culture media and transfer material, adaptation phases, work control system and quality control in biofactories, technical management in biofactories); joint research projects; technology transfer, in vitro micropropagation technologies regarding banana, potatoes, sugar cane, papaya, garlic, coffee, species and clons of flowers and ornamental plants; architectured (projects for the construction of special laboratories for tissue culture). Biotechnology; Genetics; Plant biotechnology; Agriculture; Research; Genetic improvement; Saccharum officinarum; Musa sp.; Solanum tuberosum; Plant propagation; Micropropagation; Coffea arabica; Allium sativum; Somaclonal variation; Ornamental plants; Cultures; Plant resistance; Carica papaya; Training courses; Diagnostics; Seeds; Synthetic seeds; Tissue cultures; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Phytopathology; Plant varieties; Plants; Disease resistance; Diseases; Bioreactors; Markers; Somatic embryogenesis; Consultancy services; Dianthus; Culture media; Quality control systems; Engineering services; Plant diseases; Crops Record 556 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF PORCINE RESEARCH (IIP) Ctra. al Guatao Km. 1, Punta Brava, La Lisa, CP 19200, AP 1, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 299112 (53)(7) 299146 (53)(7) 299133 FAX: (53)(7) 335086 EMAIL: web@ceniai@iip00 CONTACT: Miguel P‚rez Valdivia (Dir.) Vilda Figueroa Frades (VD, Sci.) Alberto Barrios Lohuiz (VD, Dev.) Osvaldo L¢pez Fern ndez (Mgr., Mktg.) Carmen Mar¡a Mederos Cuervo (Head, Genetics-Repro. Dpt.) Founded in 1972. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). UNION OF PORCINE ENTERPRISES (Cuba). Involved in research about swine, mainly: Nutrition with nonconventional feeds; genetic improvement and selection program, management and zoohygiene; installation design for the tropics; mechanized distributor system for feeding and using swine wastes as food or energy sources. Offers scientific-technical consulting services for the development of swineculture or swine research in tropical climatic conditions. Exports technological systems for swine feeding without cereal such as: technology of swine feeding based on sugar cane industry by-products (proteic molasses) and the Cuban technology to recycle food biowastes, including plants of liquid feedstuff and thermomechanical destroyers. Offers training, scientific consulting such as post-graduate courses for university graduates and swine producers in a wide range of subjects dealing with the field. Research; Foods; Bioenergy; Swines; Animal reproduction; Breeding; Nutrition; Genetic improvement; Zootechnics; Design; Wastes; Waste treatment; Consultancy services; Training courses; Feedstuff; Energy; Renewable energy; Biomass; Saccharum officinarum; Agriculture; Biotechnology Record 557 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF POULTRY RESEARCH Rotonda Cacahual Ave. 7 de Diciembre, Santiago de Las Vegas, Boyeros, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 4886 (53)(683) 4804 (53)(683) 3046 CONTACT: Rolando G¢mez (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Researches on gene transfer in poultry, to classify sex and to achieve productivity improvement. Agriculture; Research; Poultry; Genes; Transfer; Gene transfer Record 558 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH FOR FOOD INDUSTRY (IIIA) Ctra. al Guatao Km. 3, La Lisa, CP 19200, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 299191-95 (53)(7) 299247 (53)(7) 299260 (53)(7) 299110-11 (53)(7) 299262 CONTACT: Alvaro Garc¡a Uriarte (Dir.) Elisa Panades Ambrosio (VD, Vegetable) Sergio Vald‚s Dorta (Mgr., Mktg.) Jorge P‚rez Rafael (VD., Beverages) Mercedes Garc¡a G¢mez (VD, Meats) Alberto Ortega Jhones (VD, Dairy Prod.) Patricia Alvar‚s Alvar‚s (VD, Cereals) Pedro Aguila D¡az (VD, Eval.) Juan D¡az Gonz lez (VD, Sci.) Fernando Cisneros Pestana (Head, Biotech. Dpt.) Manuela Herrera Acosta (Head, Tech. Documentation Dpt.) Part of: MINISTRY OF FOOD INDUSTRY (MINAL) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT (CYTED) (Cuba). SUBPROGRAM OF FOOD TREATMENT AND PRESERVATION (Cuba). Researches on the application of biotechnological processes to the food industry, including industrial microbiology. Works on pure strain banks, laboratory studies for the obtainment of enzymes, (rennet-Beta-galactosidase, amylase, pectinase etc.). Works in: meat, milk, meal, candy, vegetable and beverage fields. Offers consulting and technical assistance to factories, and specialized training courses. Produces and supplies inoculants at pilot plant scale to the yeast bread, alcoholic beverage, dairy, meat, pickle, soybean and cacao sauce industries. Special techniques are applied for microbiological tests of blood, fungigenetics, and the utilization of food industry by-products by fermentation. Foods; Research; Biotechnology; Food industry; Food processing; Microbiology; Microbial genetics; Strains; Fermentation; Microbial fermentation; Enzymes; Consultancy services Record 559 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF RICE RESEARCH (IIA) Autopista Novia del Mediod¡a Km. 16«, Bauta, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(680) 294 111 (53)(680) 294 275 CONTACT: Alfredo Guti‚rrez Yanis (Dir.) Luis Alipio Alem n Manzfarroll (VD) D maso Castillo Toro (Gen. VD) Founded in 1969. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). AGROINDUSTRIAL RICE COMPLEXES (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). PROGRAMS OF REGIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR COOPERATION WITH LATIN AMERICA (ARCAL) VII CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF GENETICS (Cuba). CUBAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (Cuba). TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CARIBBEAN RICE BREEDING NETWORK (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). Studies on rice, mainly on the obtainment of new varieties. Biotechnological methods are used and other genetic engineering advanced technologies are desired. Performs agronomical, phytosanitary, agrochemical and industrial studies. Commercializes seeds of different varieties of rice (over 26 national varieties with different features, among them, tolerance to drought, etc.; technological package (production and use of Sesbania rostrata); fertilization systems based on liquid nitrogen by water irrigation in the culture of overflow rice; system to control rice lost in fields and industrial mills; methodology for the extraction and purification of rice starch; methodology for the integrated management of the main rice pests; methodology for the selective chemical control of weed species; methodology for the bioecological study in Cuba and the chemical control of the causal agent of Smut of the capsule; methodology for the use of ZnSO4 and ZnO directly to seed by the dry powdering methods; /GERMPLASM BANK/ (database, it includes 2000 bibliographical references of rice). Offers courses and training in related subjects. Research; Oryza sativa; Tissue cultures; Hybridization; Genetic engineering; Fertilizers; Seeds; Starch; Plant biotechnology; Germplasm banks; Plant varieties; Fungi; Legumes; Nitrogen fixation; Biofertilizers; Pests; Sesbania rostrata; Thanatephorus cucumeris; Plant diseases; Mutations; Agriculture; Databases; Diseases; Biotechnology; Quality control systems; Micropropagation; Molecular genetics; Crops; Radiation; Nitrogen; Plants; Phytogenetics; Magnetism; Extraction; Purification; Irrigation; Genotypes; Chemical control; Agronomy; Agrochemistry; Soils; Cultures; Sulfates; Beans; Genetic improvement; Drying; Biological control; Grains; Insect control; Physics; Ecology; Chemistry; Metarhizium; Design; Training courses; Plant resistance; Plant growth; Comminution; Electronics; Protection; Pest control; Insects Record 560 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF SOILS Ctra. Costa-Costa y Antigua Carretera de Vento, Rancho Boyeros, Boyeros, AP 8022, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 443039 CONTACT: Ricardo Delgado (Dir.) Eloy Camacho D¡az (Sci. VD) Founded in 1987. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). Works in biofertilizer technologies to develop the production of inoculants. Agriculture; Research; Fertilizers; Inoculants Record 561 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF TOBACCO RESEARCH (IIT) Estaci¢n La Sabana, Ctra. Tumbadero Km. 8, San Antonio de los Ba¤os, La Habana Cuba CONTACT: Joaqu¡n Tremolo (Dir.) Founded in 1977. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Involved in plant molecular biology, biodiversity, molecular genetics and genetic engineering, including the obtainment of pest resistant varieties. Carries out studies on biofertilizers, diagnostics and vegetable pathogens. Collaborates with the National System of Phytogenic Resources. Research; Molecular biology; Pests; Nicotiana tabacum; Plant varieties; Biotechnology; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Plant biotechnology; Biofertilizers; Plants; Phytogenetics; Biodiversity Record 562 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL MEDICINE "PEDRO KOURI" (IPK) Autopista Novia del Mediod¡a Km. 6 entre Ctra. Central y Autopista Nacional, La Lisa, CP 11100, AP 601, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 204910-26 (53)(7) 215957 (53)(7) 336051 TELEX: (028) 511902 (028) 512341 cuipk FAX: (53)(7) 215957 (53)(7) 336051 EMAIL: clipk@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Gustavo Kour¡ (Dir.) Alina Llop (Assist. Dir., Microbiology) Carlos M. Finlay (Assist. Dir., Parasitology) Germ n Rog‚s (Mktg. Specs.) Rolando T panes (Group of Promotion) Nereyda Cantelar (Assist. Dir., Teaching) Yadira Naranjo (Head, Sci. & Tech. Info.) Jorge P‚rez Avila (Assist. Dir., Med. Care) Manuel E. D¡az Gonz lez (Assist. Dir., Epidemiology) Founded in 1937. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). VICE MINISTRY OF HYGIENE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY (Cuba). WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) PANAMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PHO) (Cuba). SPECIAL PROGRAM OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) FOR TROPICAL DISEASES RESEARCH (TRD) (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). MUTIS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OF THE IBEROAMERICAN INSTITUTE OF COOPERATION (ICI-SPAIN) (Cuba). COMMON KNOWLEDGE MARKET (UNESCO) Basic and applied research on genetic engineering, microbiology, parasitology, molecular biology, clinics of infectious diseases, social research in the field of health and epidemiological, researches in the field of transmissible diseases. Offers national hospital services for the treatment of AIDS and its opportunistic diseases. Development and use of control strategies for transmissible diseases as the National Center for Epidemiological Surveillance. It takes part in the development of plant biotechnology, and collaborates in the Biopesticide Subprogram. Collaborates with WHO in training and research on medical malacology and biological control of viral diseases' vectors. Commercializes diagnostic systems as FASCIDIC (detection of human and bovine fascioliasis); ENZYMEBA (detection of amoebas); DENGUE*Igm (detection of IgM antibodies to dengue virus); biological reagents; monoclonal antibodies. Offers postgraduate courses and training (microbiology, parasitology, infectology and epidemiology of transmissible diseases); master courses (tropical medicine, epidemiology, entomology, virology, bacteriology); international courses (medical bacteriology and biological control of vectors, microbiology and parasitology); special courses (on nursing); consulting (microbiology, parasitology, infectology, epidemiology and control of vectors and mollusc of medical importance). Research; Medicine; Tropical medicine; Human diseases; Diseases; AIDS; Biological control; Epidemiology; Microbiology; Transmissible diseases; Molecular biology; Parasitology; Reagents; Clinical research; Vectors; Dengue; Consultancy services; Training courses; Biotechnology; Health services; Biopesticides; Plant biotechnology; Genetics; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Molecular immunology; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Infectious diseases; Health care; Viruses; Viral diseases; Bacteriology; Virology; Amoeba; IgM; Diagnostics; Entomology Record 563 of 1120 INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL VEGETABLES RESEARCH (INIVIT) AP N§ 6, Santo Domingo, CP 50300, Villa Clara Cuba TEL: (53)(422) 42344 (53)(422) 42103 TELEX: (028) 41423 FAX: (53)(422) 335086 CONTACT: Sergio Rodr¡guez (Dir.) Alfredo Morales Teion (VD, Res.) Founded in 1967. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). Member of: VILLA CLARA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). NATIONAL COMMISSION OF PLANT GENETICS (Cuba). GROUP OF EXPERTS IN BANANA (Cuba). PAN AMERICAN NETWORK OF INTEGRATED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR YUCCA WORLD NETWORK OF GENETIC YUCCA RESOURCES WORLD NETWORK OF YUCCA BIOTECHNOLOGY CUBAN SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PRONATURE) (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Develops in vitro bulbs of Colocasia esculenta of apex meristematics using micropropagation techniques. Researches on banana, including somaclonal variation, induced mutations, isolation of toxins and development of in vitro techniques; antigens, antisera, immunochemistry and diagnostic of plant diseases. Research; Colocasia esculenta; Apex; Micropropagation; Somaclonal variation; Mutations; Isolation; Toxins; Antigens; Antisera; Immunochemistry; Diagnostics; Plant diseases; Plants; Agriculture; Musa sp. Record 564 of 1120 INSTITUTO "ADOLFO LUTZ" Ave. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, Cerqueira Cesar, CX. P. 7027, Sao Paulo, SP 01.246 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 853 0111 (55)(11) 853 0148 Involved in biotechnology research applied to medicine including studies for the development of rabies diagnostic methods. Biotechnology; Rabies; Medicine; Diagnostics; Research Record 565 of 1120 INSTITUTO "EVANDRO CHAGAS" Ave. Almirante Barroso, 492, Belem, PA 66.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 226 2187 (55)(61) 228 1022 Involved in immunology researches in health care field. Health care; Immunology; Research Record 566 of 1120 INSTITUTO "JOSE GHISOLFI" DE PESQUISAS VETERINARIAS (IJG) Rua Joao Telles, 805, CX. P. 168, Bage, RS 96400 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 242 5588 Carries out investigations on veterinary aspects. Veterinary; Research Record 567 of 1120 INSTITUTO "SAN JORGE-BAGO" Moreno 957, 8vo. piso, 1091, Buenos Aires Argentina Part of: BAGO ORGANIZATION Dedicated to the production and distribution of veterinary products and vaccines. Drugs; Vaccines; Veterinary products Record 568 of 1120 INSTITUTO AGRONOMICO DE CAMPINAS (IAC) Ave. Barao de Itapura 1481, CX. P. 28, Campinas, SP 13100 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 315 422 TELEX: 19 1059 FAX: (55)(192) 314 943 CONTACT: Eli Sidney Lopes E. Cia (Dir., Industrial Plant Div.) Involved in hybrid embryos culture. Researches on endomycorrhiza aspects as well as rhizobium and phosphate solubilizers, also studies the ecologic aspects of mycorrhizal fungi. Offers information services. Agriculture; Mycorrhiza; Rhizobium; Hybrids; Embryo cultures; Phosphates; Ecology; Fungi; Information services; Research Record 569 of 1120 INSTITUTO AGRONOMICO DO PARANA (IAPAR) Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 375, Cx. Postal, 1331, 86001-970-LONDRINA-PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 261 525 Ext. 364 TELEX: 432122 BR IAP FAX: (55)(41) 267 868 EMAIL: dora@brfuel CONTACT: S‚phora Clo‚ Cordeiro de Lima Founded in 1972. Part of: SECRETARIA DA AGRICULTURA E ABASTECIMIENTO DO PARANA (Brazil). Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding based on improvement and selection studies as well as hybrids production. Agriculture; Hybrids; Veterinary; Cattle breeding Record 570 of 1120 INSTITUTO BOTANICO DEL NORDESTE (IBONE) PO Box 209, 3400 Corrientes Argentina TEL: (54)(783) 27309 CONTACT: Luis Mroginski H. Rey O. Bovo S. Bertizzi R. Acosta Involved in the research of Ilex paraguayensis, Citrus and Paspalus using biotechniques such as cell, tissue, anther and haploid cultures. Offers training on cell and tissue cultures aspects. Anther cultures; Cell cultures; Tissue cultures; Training courses; Plant cells; Plant tissues; Cultures; Ilex paraguayensis; Research; Tissues; Haploids cultures; Plant biotechnology Record 571 of 1120 INSTITUTO BRASILEIRO DO MEIO AMBIENTE E DOS RECURSOS NATURAIS RENOVAVEIS (IBAMA). CENTRO NACIONAL DE INFORMACAO AMBIENTAL (CNIA). Sain Av. L4 Norte Bloco C Subsolo, 70800, Bras¡lia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 316 1205 TELEX: (61) 4304 FAX: (55)(61) 224 5206 CONTACT: R.C. Vale Caribe (Chief, Centro Nacional de Informacao Ambiental) Part of: MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT (Brazil). Studies in biomass and its applications in aquaculture, waste management; Biofuels; and energy conservation. Offers information services. Publisher and database producer. Bioenergy; Biomass; Biofuels; Aquaculture; Wastes; Energy; Conservation; Information services; Publications; Databases; Natural resources; Environment; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 572 of 1120 INSTITUTO BUTANTAN Ave. Vital Brasil 1500, C.E.P. 05504, Cx. Postal 65, C.E.P. 01051, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 813 7222 TELEX: (011) 83325 BUTA BR FAX: (55)(11) 815 1505 CONTACT: Willy Becak Involved in health care aspects including vaccines, fermentation processes, recombinant DNA technology, poliomyelitis virus, as well as genetic regulation in eukaryotes. rDNA; Fermentation; Health care; Vaccines; DNA technology; Poliomyelitis; Eukaryotes; Viruses; Genetics Record 573 of 1120 INSTITUTO COLOMBIANO AGROPECUARIO (ICA). DIVISION BOVINOS Tibaitata, V¡a Mosquera Km. 14, Bogot D.E. Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 286 3886 CONTACT: Fernando Moreno Hern n Gaviria Fernando Rivera Dar¡o Leal Brito Molina Carries out research on animal genetics, animal nutrition, plant genetics, plant physiology and genetic improvement of: Avena sativa, barley, sorghum, Zea mays, rice, wheats, Manihot esculenta, bananas, cotton, tomatoes, Solanum quitoense, Vicia sativa and vegetables. Genetics; Genetic improvement; Avena sativa; Hordeum vulgare; Zea mays; Manihot esculenta; Solanum quitoense; Vicia sativa; Research; Nutrition; Physiology; Oryza sativa; Gossypium; Lycopersicum esculentum; Triticum vulgare; Musa sp. Record 574 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE ACUCAR E DO ALCOOL (IAA) Rua Boa Morte, 1367, CX. P. 88, Piracicaba, SP 13.400 Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 335 077 Involved in agriculture, energy and biomass activities in the sugar and alcohol industries. Agriculture; Alcohols; Biomass; Energy; Sugar industry; Ethanol; Bioconversion; Biofuels; Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Biotechnology Record 575 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE ANGELI PRODUTOS TERAPEUTICOS LTDA. Alameda dos Quinimuras 187, Caixa Postal 7360, 04068 SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 276 9033 Subsidiary of: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM AG (Germany). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 576 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA Rua Francisco Getulio Vargas, 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS 95001 Brazil TEL: (55)(54) 221 1510 CONTACT: Juan L. Carrau Part of: UNIVERSIDADE DE CAXIAS DO SUL (UCS) (Brazil). Involved in biotechnology research. Biotechnology; Research Record 577 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACION MEDICA "MERCEDES Y MARTIN FERREYRA" (INIMEC) Casilla de Correo 389, (5000) C¢rdoba Argentina CONTACT: Luis A. Beauge Alfredo Oscar C ceres Jorge Busciglio Laura Vivas Elena In‚s Barragan Part of: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Y TECNICAS (CONICET) (Argentina). Involved in cell and molecular biology, medicine, physiology and cell and molecular neurobiology. Also carries out research on biological membranes and biophysical and enzymology aspects. Biophysics; Biological membranes; Enzymology; Cell biology; Molecular biology; Medicine; Physiology; Neurobiology; Research; Biotechnology Record 578 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS. ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL LA PLATINA. LABORATORIO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA VEGETAL PO Box 439/3, Ave. Santa Rosa 11610, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 558 6061 TELEX: 242207 INIA CL FAX: (56)(2) 225 8773 CONTACT: Carlos Mu¤oz N. Hewstone Involved in technology transfer and research of Allium sativum, grapevines and blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) using biotechniques such as apex micropropagation, embryo rescue as well as haploid and anther cultures. Supplies in vitro Allium sativum, blueberries and grapevines germplasms. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Micropropagation; Anther cultures; Embryo cultures; Fruits; Allium sativum; Vitis vinifera; Vaccinium; Cereals; Research; Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum Record 579 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS "CLEMENTE ESTABLE" Av. Italia 3318, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 811 012 TELEX: 23258 IIBCE UY FAX: (598)(2) 810 045 CONTACT: Rodolfo Wettstein C. Gaggero Mario Stoll H. Musto H. Rodr¡guez Molecular Biology Division: Dedicated to research potatoes and citrus using plant resistance mechanisms, direct genetic transformation and action mechanisms. Offers training on molecular probes. Cytogenetic Division: Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of potatoes, rice and wheats using isoenzymes, specific molecular hybridization and other genetic engineering techniques. Offers training on molecular probes, gene mapping and other genetic engineering techniques. Offers in vitro potatoes germplasm. Triticum vulgare; Solanum tuberosum; Molecular biology; Training courses; Hybridization; Genetic engineering; Genetic transformation; Gene maps; Isoenzymes; Citrus; Plant resistance mechanisms; Cytogenetics; Research; Transfer; Oryza sativa; Germplasm Record 580 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOQUIMICAS PO Box 49, Patricias Argentinas 435, 1045 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 885 016 (54)(1) 885 017 (54)(1) 885 018 (54)(1) 885 019 TELEX: 18694 IBUBA AR FAX: (54)(1) 865 2246 CONTACT: Luis Quesada Gabriela Rosetti Involved in the research of carrot, tomatoes and sunflowers using biotechniques such as somatic embryogenesis, plant protein, plant enzyme and protoplasts. Offers training on somatic embryogenesis, glycoprotein synthesis and protein structure aspects. Lycopersicum esculentum; Helianthus annuus; Plant protein; Plant enzyme; Protoplasts; Synthesis; Protein structure; Training courses; Glycoproteins; Somatic embryogenesis; Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Daucus carota Record 581 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOQUIMICAS DE BAHIA BLANCA (INIBIBB) Camino de la Carrindanga Km 7, (8000) Bah¡a Blanca, Buenos Aires Argentina CONTACT: Francisco J. Barrantes Involved in biochemistry and molecular biology. Biochemistry; Molecular biology Record 582 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES TECNOLOGICAS (IIT) Ave. 30 N§ 52A-77, Bogot D.E. Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 218 661 (57)(1) 210 066 CONTACT: Luis Zapata Carries out studies on plant biotechnology of: Zea mays, fruits, legumes, farinosae, etc. Plant biotechnology; Zea mays; Fruits; Legumes; Farinosae Record 583 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA TROPICAL "ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT" A.P. 5045, Lima 100, Ave. Honorio Delgado 430 Urb. Ingenieria, Lima 31, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 815 772 (54)(1) 817 551 CONTACT: Humberto Guerra (Dir.) Humberto Alvarez (Adjunct Dir.) Part of: UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA "CAYETANO HEREDIA" (Peru). Carries out research on tropical infectious diseases including studies on microbiology, epidemiology and physiopathology. Research; Epidemiology; Infectious diseases; Microbiology; Physiopathology; Tropical medicine Record 584 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA TROPICAL "DANIEL A. CARRIO". FACULTAD DE MEDICINA A.P. 10134, Ave. Venezuela s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Lima 1, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 524 124 (54)(1) 510 321 CONTACT: Olga Palacios (Dir.) Part of: UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS (UNMSM) (Peru). Carries out research on bacterial, tropical, parasitic, viral and transmissible diseases, as well as of venomous animals. Involved in studies of toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, epidemiology, and medical bacteriology. Bacteriology; Immunology; Toxoplasmosis; Tropical medicine; Research; Parasitology; Viral diseases; Transmissible diseases; Animal diseases; Epidemiology; Leishmaniasis Record 585 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE PESQUISA VETERINARIA "DESIDERIO FINAMOR" (IPVDF) BR 116, Km 16, CX. P. 2076, Guaiba, RS 92500 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 280 1711 Carries out studies on veterinary. Veterinary; Research Record 586 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS AGRONOMICAS (IPAGRO) Rua Goncalves Dias, 570, Porto Alegre, RS 90060 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 233 5411 FAX: (55)(51) 233 7607 CONTACT: Jussara Medeiros Virg¡nia H. Gandolfi Maria Helena Tarouco Pedroso Founded in 1962. Division of: FUNDACAO DE CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA-SEC. CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA (Brazil). Involved in studies about agronomy. Agronomy Record 587 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS BIOLOGICAS "JANDYR MAIA FAILACE" (IPB) Rua Domingos Crescencio, 132, Porto Alegre, RS 90620 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 223 3727 Carries out investigations on food, health care, chemicals production aspects as well as agriculture and cattle breeding. Agriculture; Chemicals; Foods; Health care; Cattle breeding; Research Record 588 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS HIDRAULICAS Ave. Bento Goncalves, 9500, Campus Do Vale, Bloco "C", Porto Alegre, RS 95.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 236 0266 Involved in waste treatment research. Waste treatment; Research Record 589 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE QUIMICA E GEOCIENCIAS Campus Universitario, Pelotas, RS 96.100 Brazil CONTACT: Gastao Cruz Gisler Part of: FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PELOTAS (UFPEL) (Brazil). Involved in researches on chemistry. Chemistry; Research Record 590 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE SANEAMENTO AMBIENTAL PUC/PR Rua Imaculada da Conceicao, 1155, Prado Velho, 80218 Curitiba, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 322 1515 R.143 TELEX: (041) 35085 FAX: (55)(41) 225 4373 CONTACT: Miguel Mansur Aisse Founded in 1980. Part of: PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PARANA (UCP) (Brazil). Involved in waste treatment, basic sanitation, urban development and Hydraulic Resources research. Research; Waste treatment Record 591 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA DE ALIMENTOS (ITAL) Ave. Brasil, 2880, Botafogo, CX. P. 138, Campinas SP 13073-001 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 415 222 TELEX: (019) 1009 FAX: (55)(192) 415 034 CONTACT: Mar¡a Val‚ria Guimaraes Pompeo de Camargo Founded in 1969. Part of: SECRETARIAT OF AGRICULTURE, SAO PAULO (Brazil). Involved in research, development, training and information diffusion of food science, engineering and technology. Food industry; Food processing; Engineering services; Information services; Training courses; Research Record 592 of 1120 INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA DO PARANA (TECPAR) Rua Dos Funcionarios, 1357, Juveve CX. P. 357, Curitiba, PR 80.030 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 252 6211 TELEX: (041) 5321 CONTACT: Miguel Rodr¡guez I. Kupersmid (Sub-Mgr., Chem. Industrial Div.) Involved in the area of health care. Studies on bioprocesses, fermentation, monoclonal antibodies and production of immunobiologicals. Also works in the strains and vaccines production against rabies. Chemical Industrial Division: Studies the substitution of firewood by coal in limekiln, and use of mineral coal in other applications, optimization of boiler performance when using direct combustion of biomass. Diagnostics; Fermentation; Health care; Monoclonal antibodies; Rabies; Strains; Vaccines; Immunobiology; Chemical industry; Minerals; Biomass; Combustion; Biotechnology; Research Record 593 of 1120 INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. UNIDAD DE BIOTECNOLOGIA PO Box 1015 A, Sartenejas Baruta, Caracas 17606 Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 962 1606 TELEX: 24593 FIIA VC FAX: (58)(2) 962 1602 CONTACT: Leopoldo Villegas F. Angel E. Arma V. Cheruvini M.T. Ferrero Involved in the research and technology transfer of potatoes and Manihot esculenta using direct genetic transfer, gene mapping and protoplasts. Offers training on cell culture and genetic engineering. Also offers in vitro potatoes and Manihot esculenta germplasm. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Gene transfer; Gene maps; Training courses; Cell cultures; Genetic engineering; Manihot esculenta; Protoplasts; Research; Biotechnology Record 594 of 1120 INSTITUTO MAUA DE ENGENHARIA. FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA DE ALIMENTOS Estrada Das Lagrimas, 2035, Sao Caetano do Sul, SP 09.580 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 442 1900 CONTACT: Gustavo Lenonhardt Involved in food engineering research. Food industry; Research Record 595 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CANCEROLOGIA (INC) Calle 1 N§ 9-85, Bogot D.E. Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 289 3287 CONTACT: Clemencia de Castro Carries out studies on oncology such as genetic and hormonal receptors. Oncology; Hormones; Receptors; Genetics Record 596 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CONTROLE DE QUALIDADE EM SAUDE (INCQS) Ave. Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21040 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 270 1073 TELEX: (021)23239 Government department. Dedicated to quality control of clinical diagnostics, drugs, food, cosmetics and other related products. Clinical diagnostics; Cosmetics; Drugs; Foods; Diagnostics; Quality control systems Record 597 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE DIAGNOSTICO E INVESTIGACION DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS "DR. MARIO FATALA CHABEN" Ave. Paseo Col¢n 568, piso 6, (1063) Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 331 2330 (54)(1) 331 7732 FAX: (54)(1) 331 4016 CONTACT: Elsa Leonor Segura Andr‚s Mariano Ruiz Esteban Jos‚ Bontempi Jacqueline Bua Part of: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL ACTION. SECRETARY OF HEALTH ( Argentina). Carries out research on Chagas' diseases, leishmaniasis and toxoplasmosis. Also works in immunochemistry and molecular biology of Trypanosoma cruzi and leishmaniasis, as well as physiology, parasitology, immunology and epidemiology. Chagas' disease; Leishmaniasis; Toxoplasmosis; Immunochemistry; Physiology; Parasitology; Immunology; Epidemiology; Research; Molecular biology; Trypanosomas; Biotechnology Record 598 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LOS RECURSOS NATURALES RENOVABLES Y DEL AMBIENTE (INDERNA) Diagonal 34 N§ 5-16, Bogot D.E. Colombia TELEX: 044428 INDE CO FAX: (57)(1) 859 487 Carries out studies on in vitro propagation, genetic improvement in the forestry. Plant propagation; Genetic improvement; Forestry Record 599 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA (INT) Ave. de Venezuela, 82, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil Involved in energy and biomass aspects as well as equipment. Biomass; Energy; Equipmet; Renewable energy Record 600 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS. INSTITUTO DE GENETICA PO Box 25, Castelar, 1712 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 621 0772 (54)(1) 621 0805 CONTACT: Pascual Franzone D.G. D¡az A. D¡az Paleo R. R¡os A. Aguinaga Involved in the research of wheats, barley and alfalfa using biotechniques such as somatic embryogenesis, organogenesis and embryo rescue. Offers training on somatic embryogenesis and embryo rescue aspects. Triticum vulgare; Medicago sativa; Hordeum vulgare; Embryos; Somatic embryogenesis; Embryo rescue; Training courses; Research; Organogenesis; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 601 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN CIENCIAS VETERINARIAS. INSTITUTO DE BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR PO Box 77, Mor¢n, 1708 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 621 1447 TELEX: 17518 INTA AR CONTACT: Esteban Hopp R.A. Heinz N. Jusem A. Ecardon A. Arese Involved in the research of potatoes, wheats and sunflowers using biotechniques such as genetic transfer using vectors, molecular probe and protoplasts. Offers training on genetic transfer and RFLP aspects. Triticum vulgare; Solanum tuberosum; Helianthus annuus; Protoplasts; Training courses; Vectors; Research; Gene transfer; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 602 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN CIENCIAS VETERINARIAS. INSTITUTO DE VIROLOGIA PO Box 77, 1708 Mor¢n, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 621 1278 (54)(1) 621 1447 (54)(1) 621 1676 CONTACT: Eduardo Lucio Palma Guillermo Zuloaga Carlos Esteban Su rez Horacio Esteban Hopp Osvaldo L. Rosetti Involved in molecular biology, virology, immunochemistry and genetic engineering. Also carries out research on antigens. Molecular biology; Virology; Immunochemistry; Genetic engineering; Antigens; Research; Biotechnology Record 603 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). DEPARTAMENTO DE RECURSOS BIOLOGICOS. LABORATORIO DE ECOLOGIA VEGETAL Los Receros y Las Caba¤as, Castelar, 1712 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 621 1057 CONTACT: Horacio Moroder M.C. Marcavillaca Involved in the research of Digitalis, Eucalyptus and coffee using biotechniques such as secondary metabolites and micropropagation. Offers training on protoplasts, digitalis and somaclonal variation aspects. Coffea arabica; Somaclonal variation; Micropropagation; Protoplasts; Digitalis; Eucalyptus; Training courses; Research; Metabolites; Ecology; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 604 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL AGROPECUARIA (E.E.A) BALCARCE. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS PO Box 276, Ruta 226 km. 73«, Balcarce, 7620 Buenos Aires Argentina CONTACT: Osvaldo Lucarini V. Pereira E. Camadro C. Cort‚s A. Clausen Dedicated to research potatoes, Helianthus annuus (sunflowers) and other fodders, using micropropagation, plant embryo and plant resistance technologies. Offers training on micropropagation aspects, also supplies in vitro potatoes germplasm. Produces fodder seedlings. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Plant resistance mechanisms; Micropropagation; Helianthus annuus; Fodder; Seedlings; Embryos; Training courses; Research; Tissue cultures; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 605 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL AGROPECUARIA (E.E.A) SAN PEDRO. LABORATORIO DE CULTIVO IN VITRO PO Box 43, Ruta 9 km. 170, San Pedro, 2930 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 3292 4074 Involved in the research and technology transfer of strawberry, Ipomoea batatas and Cynara scolymus using apex culture, micropropagation and germplasm bank techniques. Produces 1000 seedlings per year. Offers in vitro germplasm of Ipomoea batatas (sweet potatoes), as well as training on micropropagation aspects. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Training courses; Tissue cultures; Ipomoea batatas; Cynara scolymus; Apex cultures; Fragaria chiloensis; Seedlings; Solanum tuberosum; Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 606 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL AGROPECUARIA PERGAMINO (EEA/PERG.) Casilla de Correo 31, (2700) Pergamino, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 22057 (54)(1) 22058 (54)(1) 23335 CONTACT: Andr‚s Eduardo Carden Alfredo M. Calzolari Omar Oscar Polidoro Pedro Ra£l Goenaga Teresa Pilar Rosales Carries out research on veterinary and zootechnics including animal and vegetal production and genetic improvement of swines and cereals such as corn and wheat. Also works in cytogenetics and chemistry of cereals. Veterinary; Zootechnics; Zea mays; Swines; Cereals; Genetic improvement; Chemistry; Research; Cytogenetics; Genetic engineering; Triticum vulgare; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 607 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). INSTITUTO DE FITOVIROLOGIA Arturo M. Bas 276, 5000 C¢rdoba Argentina TEL: (54)(51) 43946 CONTACT: Sergio Nome D. Docampo R. Racca E. Talesnik V.C. Conci Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of Allium sativum, soybeans and peaches using biotechniques such as pathogens diagnostic, micropropagation and plant resistance mechanisms against viruses. Supplies in vitro peaches, Allium sativum and Ipomoea batatas germplasms. Also offers training on pathogens diagnostic, plant resistance mechanisms and micropropagation aspects. Produces 6000 seedlings per year. Germplasm; Glycine max; Plant resistance mechanisms; Micropropagation; Pathogens; Training courses; Allium sativum; Fruits; Seedlings; Ipomoea batatas; Research; Prunus persica; Diagnostics; Viruses; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 608 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGIA AGROPECUARIA (INTA). MONTECARLO. CENTRO REGIONAL MISIONES PO Box 4, Ave. Libertador 2472, Montecarlo, 3384 Misiones Argentina TEL: (54)(751) 80057 CONTACT: Luis A. Marmelicz L. Arroyo C.O. Niklas C. Domecq Involved in the research, production and technology transfer of Ilex paraguayensis and citrus based on ELISA, micropropagation, micrograftings and pathogens diagnostic techniques. Offers training on micropropagation, micrograftings and pathogens diagnostic aspects. Micropropagation; Pathogens; ELISA; Citrus; Ilex paraguayensis; Micrograftings; Research; Transfer; Diagnostics; Training courses; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 609 of 1120 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DO CANCER (INCA) Pca. Cruz Vermelha 23, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20230, R¡o de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 292 4110 CONTACT: Hector Seuanez Pedro Fontana Vivian Rumjanek Walter Roriz de Carvalho Carries out research on medical, biological and chemical sciences including immunology, molecular biology, human pathology, genetics, enzymology, oncology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. Medicine; Biology; Chemistry; Immunology; Molecular biology; Pathology; Genetics; Enzymology; Oncology; Radiotherapy; Nuclear medicine; Cancer; Research Record 610 of 1120 INSTITUTO PARA EL CONTROL Y CONSERVACION DE LA CUENCA DEL LAGO DE MARACAIBO Edf. San Jacinto, Sector La Lago, Ave. 2B final calle 72, Edo. Zulia, Maracaibo Venezuela TEL: (58)(61) 913 782 CONTACT: Alicia Soto Works in biology and bacteriology, studying the microbial ecology. Ecology; Biology; Bacteriology; Microbiology Record 611 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. BIOTECNOLOGIA Ave. Instituto Polit‚cnico Nacional 2508, Colonia San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 586 2770 (52)(5) 754 0200 CONTACT: Ana C. Ramos Valdivia C. Arias M. Rodr¡guez G. Calva M. del C. Montes Dpt. of Plant Cell Biotechnology: Involved in research of Capsicum annuum, tagetes and other industrial plants using secondary metabolites and cryopreservation. Offers training on metabolites and in vitro metabolites. Offers in vitro Vanilla fragans germplasm. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Germplasm; Metabolites; Cryopreservation; Training courses; Vanilla fragans; Capsicum annuum; Crops; Plants; Plant cells; Tagetes Record 612 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. DE BIOLOGIA CELULAR Ave. Instituto Polit‚cnico Nacional 2508, Colonia San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 586 2770 (52)(5) 754 0200 (52)(5) 754 6814 TELEX: 017 72856 PPTME CONTACT: Isaura Meza Adolfo Mart¡nez Jos‚ L. Saborio Elizabeth Palmer Walid Kuri Harcuch Develops cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology. Also works in experimental pathology, experimental amebiasis, neurobiology and prevention and control. Cell biology; Molecular biology; Biochemistry; Immunology; Pathology; Neurobiology; Amoeba Record 613 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. DE BIOQUIMICA Ave. Instituto Polit‚cnico Nacional 2508, Colonia San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 586 2770 (52)(5) 754 0200 CONTACT: Oscar Ram¡rez Jorge Cerb¢n Works in medical and biological sciences including protein synthesis and biochemistry. Protein synthesis; Biochemistry; Medicine; Biology Record 614 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. DE FISIOLOGIA, BIOFISICA Y NEUROCIENCIAS Ave. Instituto Polit‚cnico Nacional 2508, Colonia San Pedro, 07360 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 586 2770 (52)(5) 754 0200 CONTACT: Hugo Arechiga Jos‚ R. Mena Dalila Mart¡nez M. Romano M. Cereijido Develops biological sciences, physiology, biophysics, neurosciences and cell biology. Also works in endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology and neurochemistry. Biology; Physiology; Biophysics; Cell biology; Neuropharmacology; Neuroendocrinology; Endocrinology; Neurochemistry Record 615 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. DE GENETICA Y BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR Ave. Instituto Polit‚cnico Nacional, 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 586 2770 (52)(5) 754 0200 CONTACT: Gabriel Guarneros P. Gariglio M.G. Ortega C. Fern ndez Carries out research on genetic engineering and molecular biology including transcription of genes, amino acids industrial production, elimination of cell functions during viral infection. Also develops microbiology and immunology. Genetic engineering; Molecular biology; Genes; Amino acids; Microbiology; Immunology; Virology; Research; Transcription; Gene transcription; Viral diseases Record 616 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. UNIDAD IRAPUATO Apdo. Postal 629, 36500 Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico TEL: (52)(462) 51600 TELEX: 122231 CIUIME FAX: (52)(462) 51282 CONTACT: Alejandro Blanco Labra L. Herrera Estrella A. Herrera A. Alvarez O. Paredes Dedicated to research on plant biotechnology, food science, biochemistry and genetic engineering. Studies beans, potatoes and mays. Offers training, MSc and PhD programs on plant biotechnology and on plant genetic engineering. Research; Genetic engineering; Training courses; Genetic transformation; Plant biotechnology; Beans; Food industry; Biotechnology; Biochemistry; Solanum tuberosum; Zea mays; Plants Record 617 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION Y ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS. DPT. DE BIOTECNOLOGIA Y BIOINGENIERIA Apartado Postal 14-700, MexicoDF Mexico CONTACT: P. Noyola Involved in biotechnology application in the transformation industry including protoplasts formation, regeneration and transformation from Cellulomonas flavigena. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Protoplasts; Transformation; Cellulomonas flavigena; Transformation industry; Plants Record 618 of 1120 INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL (IPN). ESCUELA NACIONAL DE CIENCIAS BIOLOGICAS Prolongaci¢n de Carpio y Plan Ayala, 11240 MexicoDF Mexico CONTACT: Ra£l Mel‚ndez Mar¡a E. Mussot Dpt. of Immunology: Involved in biotechnology research applied to medicine including studies on protein expression in Hela cells and in ovarian and uterine cancer samples for a diagnostic enhancement. Biotechnology; Cancer; Diagnostics; Medicine; Ovary; Uterus; Research; HeLa cells; Immunology; Proteins Record 619 of 1120 INSTITUTO QUIMICO DE CAMPINAS Rua Ferreira Penteado, 1023, Campinas, SP 13.010 Brazil TEL: (55)(192) 312 288 Carries out chemical products studies. Chemicals; Research Record 620 of 1120 INSTITUTO SANITAS SOCIEDAD PERUANA SA Apartado 1202, Ave. Juan Pablo Fernandini 1140. Pueblo Libre, Lima Peru Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 621 of 1120 INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRICULTURA (ISA), LAB. DE CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS Y FISIOLOGIA DE PLANTAS PO Box 166, Km 5.5, La Herradura, Santiago Dominican Republic TEL: (1-809) 582 6621 TELEX: isagri CONTACT: Jorge Luis del Villar A. Rodr¡guez Dedicated to research rice, Allium sativum and Manihot esculenta using micropropagation and germplasm. Offers training in micropropagation and somatic embryogenesis. Provides information services on agriculture, rural economics and energy for rural development. Germplasm; Oryza sativa; Micropropagation; Training courses; Allium sativum; Manihot esculenta; Somatic embryogenesis; Agriculture; Tissue cultures; Physiology; Research; Information services; Economics; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 622 of 1120 INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE MERIDA. CENTRO DE GRADUADOS Km. 5, Ctra. M‚rida-Progreso, Apartado Postal 9-11, M‚rida, Yucat n Mexico CONTACT: D.S.L. Nahuat D.A.I. Echeverr¡a D.I.R. Rivas F.J.L. Giorgana Dpt. of Biotechnology: Involved in the research of applied biotechnology in agriculture including studies for the obtainment of proteins from agroindustrial wastes such as orange peel used as substrate in nonsteril submerged culture with Aspergillus niger HPD-2, as well as studies for chloroplast transformation, regeneration and formation from Cellulomonas flavigena. Also studies the lipases production in solid phase fermentation. Substrates; Cultures; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Wastes; Aspergillus; Proteins; Lipases; Fermentation; Chloroplasts; Research; Transformation; Cellulomonas flavigena Record 623 of 1120 INSTITUTO VITAL BRASIL Rua Vital Brasil Filho, 64, Sta. Rosa, CX. P. 28, Niteroi, RJ 24230 Brazil Involved in health care studies. Health care Record 624 of 1120 INSTRUMENTACAO CIENTIFICA BRASILEIRA IND. E COMERCIO LTDA. (INCIBRAS) Rua Coronel Melo de Oliveira, 65, Sao Paulo, SP 05.011 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 864 1411 CONTACT: Mar¡a Helena Develops scientific equipment. Equipmet Record 625 of 1120 INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF NEUROLOGICAL RESTORATION (CIREN) Ave. 25 N§ 15805 entre 158 y 160, Cubanac n, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 336003 (53)(7) 215756 (53)(7) 215786 (53)(7) 215567 TELEX: (028) 512903 nt cu FAX: (53)(7) 332420 (53)(7) 336029 (53)(7) 336339 EMAIL: neuro@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Juli n Alvarez Blanco (Dir.) Reinaldo Mustilier B‚cquer (VD, Clinical) Ra£l Mac¡as Gonz lez (VD, Sci. & Tech.) Miguel Avellanet Estrems (VD, Intl. Area) Francisco L¢pez Navarro (VD, Man.) Founded in 1989. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Develops a clinical method on brain aging and related disorders, brain and spinal cord injury and cranial-encephalic trauma, cerebrovascular diseases, infant static injuries of the nervous system, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and neuromuscular diseases. Basic and preclinical research on neurotrophic factors, neural regeneration, nervous tissue implants and substances associated to the nervous system. Development of neurological rehabilitation according to modern concepts on neural plasticity. Development of multifactorial high-level restitution principles. Employment of neuropharmacotherapy (neuroprotection and neuromodulation), biophysical stimulation techniques or neurobiologic surgery of minimally invasive or stereotaxic surgery. Develops an integral neuro-rehabilitation program called Rebioger Program (biological geriatric rehabilitation) for persons suffering of aging disfunctions or the prevention of premature cerebral aging. Engaged in the development of specialized courses (comprises postgraduate courses, training courses and workshops in neurorestoration and computation). Commercializes liquid cleaning cream (skin cleaning cream. It protects, hydrates, removes impurities, prevents irritation and provides the skin all the necessary lipids and proteins); nutritive cream (skin and muscles treatment specially for the treatment of skin and muscles under internal physic activity); anti-aging capsules (guarantee the restorative prophylaxis against aging by the active action of its cytoprotective components, precursors of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, metabolic biorregulators and components of the cell membrane); fluid anti-aging cream (relational prophylaxis of skin aging. Offers neurologic and neurosurgical medical care (experimental models for Parkinson and Alzheimer diseases, neurological consequences after brain infarction, cranial-encephalic injury and traumatic spinal cord injuries, spasmodic torticollis and neuroendocrine disorders). Oncology; Research; Clinical research; Human diseases; Degenerative diseases; Locomotor system diseases; Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson's disease; Brain; Nervous system; Neurology; Implants; Neoplasms; Health services; Cancer; Medicine; Traumatology; Surgery; Diseases; Membranes; Lipids; Proteins; Dermatologicals; Capsules; Training courses; Aging; Bone marrow; Cerebrovascular diseases; Central nervous system diseases; Health care; Therapy; Biophysics; Neurosurgery; Neurobiology; Muscles; Neuropharmacology; Skin; Prophylaxis; Prostaglandins Record 626 of 1120 INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PIGMENTARY RETINOSIS "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" Calle L N§ 151 entre L¡nea y 13, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 333886 (53)(7) 333539 FAX: (53)(7) 333578 (53)(7) 333536 EMAIL: cirpcc@ceniai.cu cirpcc@infomed.cu CONTACT: Orfilio Pel ez Molina (Dir. Gen.) Obel Garc¡a B ez (Gen. VD) Juan P¡o Nizarane (Gen. Man.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY OF RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA (Cuba). Offers medical and surgical treatment for pigmentary retinosis, and other ophthalmological dysfunctions associated to it. The treatment program includes hospitalization, high technical tests (cranial X-ray, visual field examination and lipodograms), special surgery, ozone therapy and electrical stimulation. Research; Health services; Surgery; Ophthalmology; Ozone; Health care; Human medicine Record 627 of 1120 INTERNATIONAL HONDUMEDIC PO Box 387, Tegucigalpa, D.C. Honduras HND) TEL: (504) 375 548 TELEX: (311)1239 LAB HOSPY HO FAX: (504) 222 342 Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Immunodiagnostics; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins; Sera; Biotechnology Record 628 of 1120 INTERNATIONAL LINK SA Conesa 2556, 1428 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 543 2310 TELEX: (390)18234 FAX: (54)(1) 541 3923 Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). Antisera; Conjugates; Immunodiagnostics; Kits; Monoclonal antibodies; Nephelometry; Proteins; IgA; IgG; IgM; Apolipoproteins Record 629 of 1120 INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER (CIP) Apartado 5969, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 366 920 (54)(1) 354 354 TELEX: 25672 PE FAX: (54)(1) 351 570 CB: CIPAPA, Lima CONTACT: Richard L. Sawyer (Dir. Gen.) John H. Dodds (Head, Dpt. Genetic Resources) Luis Salazar (Head, Dpt. of Virology) Founded in 1973. Dedicated to research potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and Ipomoea batatas including the following aspects: in vivo and in vitro collections and maintenance of genetic resources; germplasm distribution, viral, fungal and bacterial diseases control. It is involved in genetic engineering, monoclonal antibodies production, RFLP, plasmids, electrophoresis, seed technologies as well as potatoes and Ipomoea batatas production in cold and warm climates. Offers training on apex cultures aspects. Germplasm; Solanum tuberosum; Genetic engineering; Monoclonal antibodies; Electrophoresis; Bacterial diseases; Viral diseases; Training courses; Ipomoea batatas; Apex cultures; Collections; Genetics; Plasmids; Seeds; Agriculture Record 630 of 1120 INTERQUIM, S.A. DE C.V. Narciso Mendoza N§ 15 Manuel Avila Camacho 11610 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 589 5015 (52)(5) 589 5144 FAX: (52)(5) 294 4663 CONTACT: Roberto Morosoli (Gen. Sub-Mgr.) Founded in 1981. Exports antibiotics, amikacin, dipyridamole. Antibiotics; Amikacin; Dipyridamole Record 631 of 1120 INTERVET MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Madrid N§ 77 Del Carmen Coyoac n 04100 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 534 2502 (52)(5) 534 2503 TELEX: 1776214 FAX: (52)(5) 534 6011 CONTACT: Jos‚ Joaqu¡n Oreamuno Toledo (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1959. Exports antibiotics, natural and synthetic hormones, veterinary vaccines. Antibiotics; Vaccines; Veterinary products; Hormones; Drugs Record 632 of 1120 INVERSIONES GAMMA S.A. Calle 158 N§ 102 esq. 1¦, Reparto N utico, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 216724 (53)(7) 336850 TELEX: (028) 511484 CU FAX: (53)(7) 216724 (53)(7) 336850 CONTACT: Bertha Vald‚s Cabrera (Repr.) Founded in 1988. Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Agent of: CENTER OF STUDIES APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY (CEADEN) (Cuba). CENTER OF RADIATION PROTECTION AND HYGIENE (CPHR) (Cuba). CENTER OF NUCLEAR ENERGY INFORMATION (CIEN) (Cuba). NATIONAL CENTER OF NUCLEAR SECURITY (CNSN) (Cuba). HIGHER INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ISCTN) (Cuba). Commercializes nuclear electronic equipment for radiometer studies, spectrometer, and dosimeter assigned to health services, industrial laboratory research application and radiologic protection, such as fluorescence analyzer of X-ray dispersive energy, spectrometer of 4096 channels, DETEC monodetector system for diagnostics; DEGOS bone density meter, CROMOSOFT software for chromosome analysis CROMOSOFT, digital Laser meter for energy and potential, digital Laser photometer; software and image processing system; equipment and devices based on Laser technology, sensors of ionizant radiations and systems dealing with the field. Equipmet; Radiometry; Spectrometers; Health care; Fluorescence; Software; Photometers; Sensors; Analyzers; X-ray; Chromosomes; Analyses; Laser; Health care; Commercialization Record 633 of 1120 INVESTIGACIONES BIOTECNOLOGICAS, A.C. (INBIOTEC) Ave. Araucarias 7-A, Col. Badillo, 91190 Jalapa, Veracruz Mexico TEL: (52)(29) 88699 Develops anaerobic digesters for the treatment of swine breeding waste and biogas production. Also designs bioreactors. Biotechnology; Biomass; Bioconversion; Energy; Bioenergy; Renewable energy; Anaerobic digesters; Biogas; Bioreactors; Wastes; Swines; Breeding; Design Record 634 of 1120 IPT (INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS TECNOLOGICAS) Cidade Universitaria, 05508, Cx. P. 7141, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 268 2211 ext. 613/204 TELEX: (011) 83144 INPT BR FAX: (55)(11) 869 3353 CONTACT: Americo M. Craveiro (Coord., Biotech.) Founded in 1899. R&D on fermentation and enzymatic processes. Main areas of research: anaerobic digestion; ethanol fermentation; agricultural inoculants: R. japonicum, R. phaseoli, A. brasilense, P. tinctorius; enzymes by SSF; bacterial leaching for coopper and gold ores; modelling, simulation and control of fermentation processes; biodegradable plastics (PHA) from sugar cane; vaccines for bovines and industrial microbiology (culture collection). Anaerobic digestion; Biogas; Fermentation; Microbiology; Biometallurgy; Bacterial leaching; Waste water treatment; Ethanol; Mycorrhiza; Culture collections; Nitrogen fixation; Pectinases; Biodegradation; Plastics; Vaccines; Bioconversion; Alcohols; Bioenergy; Biofuels; Energy; Renewable energy; Research; Enzymology; Enzymes; Metals; Copper; Gold; Biotechnology Record 635 of 1120 IRFA-CIRAD-CATIE Apartado 104 CATIE, Turrialba Costa Rica CONTACT: Jean V. Escalant Involved in biotechnology research applied to agriculture specially for Musa spp. including apex micropropagation, embryos rescue, in vitro conservation and international exchange of germplasm. Also researches on genetic improvement to obtain plants resistant to Mycosphaerella fijiensis. Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Research; Agriculture; Micropropagation; Germplasm; Conservation; Embryos; Genetic improvement; Plant resistance; Fungi; Apex; Embryo rescue; Mycosphaerella fijiensis; Musa sp. Record 636 of 1120 IRMAOS BIAGI S.A. ACUCAR E ALCOOL Usina Da Pedro CP 02, Serrana, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(16) 687 1211 CONTACT: Pedro Biagi Neto (Dir., VP and CEO) Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 637 of 1120 IRMAOS DAROS LTDA. Fazenda Sao Francisco, s-n, 18 280 Cesario Lange, SP Brazil Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 638 of 1120 ITALMEX, S.A. Calz.de Tlalp n N§ 3218 Santa Ursula Coapa 04650 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 0133 TELEX: 1777670 ITALME FAX: (52)(5) 677 3381 CONTACT: Froyl n F‚lix D¡az (Mgr., Foreign Trade) Founded in 1932. Exports antibiotics, respiratory and cerebral stimulants, brain energetic stimulant, multivitamin preparations. Antibiotics; Brain; Stimulants; Drugs; Vitamins Record 639 of 1120 IVIC (INSTITUTO VENEZOLANO DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS) Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1240 (58)(2) 501 1373 TELEX: 21338 FAX: (58)(2) 571 2557 (58)(2) 571 1034 CONTACT: Horacio Vanegas (Dir.) Founded in 1959. Part of: MINISTERIO DE SANIDAD Y ASISTENCIA SOCIAL (Venezuela). Involved in applied researches, also develops technologies, as well as offers technical services, all of them applied to medicine, agriculture, industry, environment, etc. Also offers training courses. Agriculture; Environment; Medicine; Training courses; Research Record 640 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE BIOFISICA Y BIOQUIMICA (CBB) Ctra. Panamericana km 11, Altos de Pipe, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1299 (58)(2) 501 1213 TELEX: 21388 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Lucimey Lima Leonardo Mateu Reinaldo Dipolo Madalina Condrescu Laboratory of Neurochemistry: Works in cell biology, neurochemistry, virology and biophysics. Laboratory of Lipoproteins and Atherogenesis: Involved in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular structure. Laboratory of Ionic Permeability: Carries out research on biomembranes and investigates on the calcium regulation in nervous cells. Cell biology; Biochemistry; Virology; Biophysics; Neurochemistry; Calcium; Regulation; Cells; Molecular structure; Research; Regulation; Lipoproteins Record 641 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MEDICINA EXPERIMENTAL (CME). LABORATORIO DE FISICOPATOLOGIA Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 681 1188 TELEX: 21657 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Mar¡a Magli Zulay Layrisse C. Arocha Sergio Arias Carries out studies on immunology and immunogenetics including monoclonal antibodies aspects. Offers genetic advisement. Physiopathology; Immunology; Immunogenetics; Monoclonal antibodies; Genetics Record 642 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MEDICINA EXPERIMENTAL (CME). LABORATORIO DE GENETICA HUMANA Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 1824, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 5522 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Juan Cisternas Alvaro Rodr¡guez Carries out studies on human genetics, including congenital diseases aspects. Genetics; Congenital diseases Record 643 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE BIOLOGIA DE VIRUS Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1489 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Jos‚ Esparza Fernando Liprandi Involved in the study of Hepatitis B virus immunodiagnostic based on monoclonal antibodies. Hepatitis; Monoclonal antibodies; Viruses; Immunodiagnostics Record 644 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE BIOQUIMICA CELULAR CMBC, IVIC, Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1242 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Manuel Rieber (Head, Lab.) Cecilia Urbina Mari Strasberg Carries out studies on cell biochemistry, cell biology and genetics. Produces antinuclear kit. Offers antinuclear antibody service. Cell biology; Biochemistry; Genetics; Antinuclear antibodies; Kits Record 645 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA Y VIROLOGIA VEGETAL Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 1824, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1189 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Mar¡a Izaguirre (Head, Lab.) Rafaela Cuello Octavio Carballo Finita Mayobre Carries out physiological studies on viral plant diseases. Produces antibodies for plant viruses diagnostic in Solanum tuberosum, legumes and alfalfa, also produces Nitobac a biological inoculant. Involved in the research and technology transfer of potatoes, Zea mays and soybeans, using pathogens diagnostic, monoclonal antibodies and immunotechniques such as ELISA. Offers training on pathogens diagnostics and plant resistance mechanisms. Solanum tuberosum; Inoculants; Antibodies; Plant viruses; Legumes; Monoclonal antibodies; Glycine max; Plant resistance mechanisms; ELISA; Plant diseases; Research; Pathogens; Diagnostics; Physiology; Zea mays; Biotechnology; Training courses; Medicago sativa Record 646 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE IMMUNOLOGIA Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 1824, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1495 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Jos‚ Azocar Involved in the study of immunology and virology applied to retrovirus, cancer and hematology. Immunology; Virology; Cancer; Hematology; Retroviruses Record 647 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE MICOLOGIA Y FERMENTACION Ctra. Panamericana Km 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 1824, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1241 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Felipe San Blas Gioconda San Blas Carries out studies on microbiology, molecular biology of fungi and mycology; all of them applied to the industry such as petroleum production. Microbiology; Molecular biology; Mycology; Petroleum; Fungi Record 648 of 1120 IVIC. CENTRO DE MICROBIOLOGIA Y BIOLOGIA CELULAR (CMBC). LABORATORIO DE VIRUS ANIMALES Ctra. Panamericana Km. 11, Altos de Pipe, Apartado 1824, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1242 TELEX: 21338 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Ra£l Walder (Head, Lab.) Involved in the study of animal viruses aspects. Animal viruses; Virology; Microbiology; Cell biology Record 649 of 1120 IVIC. NUCLEO EXPERIMENTAL DE BIOTECNOLOGIA AGRICOLA (NEBA) Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 501 1435 (58)(2) 501 1402 TELEX: 21657 21338 FAX: (58)(2) 572 3161 CB: IVICSAS CONTACT: Di¢genes Infante (Sci. Dir.) Works in molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology and genetic engineering. Molecular biology; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Genetic engineering Record 650 of 1120 IZASA S.A. Zabala 1542 Segundo Piso Escalera 14, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 951 588 TELEX: (398) 22306 Agent of: ATLANTIC ANTIBODIES, INC (United States of America). Distributes nephelometric-grade antisera, monoclonal antibodies, FITC-TRITC conjugates, IgA, IgG and IgM products and immunodiagnostic kits for serum proteins and apolipoproteins A, B, E, Lp (a). IgM; IgG; IgA; Nephelometry; Monoclonal antibodies; Immunodiagnostics; Conjugates; Antisera; Kits; Proteins; Apolipoproteins; Biotechnology; Sera Record 651 of 1120 JAAKKO POYRY ENGENHARIA LTD. Rua Verbo Divino 1061, Sto. Amaro, CP 60502, 04719 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 524 4422 TELEX: (011) 24320 Offers engineering services to the alcohol and forest products industries. Alcohols; Engineering services; Forestry; Energy Record 652 of 1120 JAMES BRODIE & COMPANY LTD. 8 Albert St., Belize City Belize TEL: (7)(501) 27070 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 653 of 1120 JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA Par-la-Ville Rd., PO Box 506, Hamilton 5 Bermuda BMU) TEL: (1-809) 295 3806 TELEX: 3607 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. AG: ABBOTT LABORATORIES (United States of America): Licensing agreement for Abbott's automated drug infusion system. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 654 of 1120 JARAGUA S.A. INDUSTRIAS MECANICAS Ave. Mofarrej, 684 710, A 850 05311 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 260 4011 CONTACT: Gunther P. Kunze (Dir., CEO and Pres.) Dedicated to the production of ethanol by fermentation and of equipment and processes for alcohol production. Ethanol; Fermentation; Equipmet; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 655 of 1120 JOHNSON & JOHNSON Rua Guirativa, 207, Butantan, Sao Paulo, SP 05501 Brazil CONTACT: Jan J. Siensen (Pres.) Involved in the pharmaceuticals production. Chemicals; Drugs Record 656 of 1120 JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL S.A. Artilleros 2218 (1428), Capital Federal Argentina TEL: (54) 788 1240 (54) 788 1241 (54) 788 1242 FAX: (54) 788 1243 Agent of: ETHICON, INC. (United States of America). ETHICON ENDO-CIRUGIA (United States of America). CRITIKON (United States of America). CODMAN (United States of America). JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL INC. (United States of America). JOHNSON & JOHNSON INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS (United States of America). JOHNSON & JOHNSON PRODUCTS INC. (United States of America). VISTAKON (United States of America). Representative of several Johnson & Johnson companies which offer a wide range of medical equipment and products: surgical sutures, endoscopy, mechanical sutures, products for the treatment of hydrocephaly, surgical instruments, intraocular lens, ophthalmological products, infection control, different types prosthesis, bandages, and contact lens. Medical equipment; Medical instruments; Intraocular lens; Drugs; Ophthalmic solutions; Surgery; Anti-infective drugs; Prosthesis; Bandages Record 657 of 1120 JOSE MINETTI & CIA. LTDA. S.A.C.I. Rio Negro, 3550, 5016 C¢rdoba Argentina TEL: (54)(51) 67001/05 Dedicated to the production of alcohol by fermentation. Alcohols; Fermentation; Bioconversion Record 658 of 1120 KIENAST & KRATSCHEMER LTDA. Ave. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1815, 8 Andar CJ. 84, Sao Paulo, SP 01451 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 210 6444 TELEX: (011) 24550 Involved in the food and chemistry industries. Chemicals; Food industry Record 659 of 1120 KLABIN FLORESTAL GUAIBA LTDA. Vila Residencial, Riocell, Rua 01, s-n, Guaiba, SP 99500 Brazil TEL: (55)(152) 801 823 (55)(152) 801 777 (55)(152) 802 301 CONTACT: Wilmar Rawen Celso Fockel Elber Menezes da Costa Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding activities. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 660 of 1120 KNOLL COLOMBIA S.A. Calle 98 N§ 50-18/20, Apartado A‚reo 529440, Zona 8, Bogot , D.E. Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 271 3087 TELEX: 41397 knolco FAX: (57)(1) 271 9309 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 661 of 1120 LAB. AVI-MEX, S.A. DE C.V. Ma¡z N§ 18 Granjas Esmeralda 09810 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 670 6580 (52)(5) 670 6786 FAX: (52)(5) 582 4014 CONTACT: Patricia Guti‚rrez Guajardo (Coord., Foreign Trade) Founded in 1986. Exports expectorants, antidiarrheal agents, veterinary vaccines. Antidiarrheals; Veterinary products; Vaccines; Drugs; Expectorants Record 662 of 1120 LAB. CENTRAL HOMEOPATICO, S.A. N poles N§ 34 Ju rez 06600 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 533 5006 (52)(5) 207 9010 FAX: (52)(5) 208 6031 CONTACT: Alejandro Fern ndez S nchez (Gen. Mgr. ) Founded in 1965. Exports homeopathic pharmaceuticals. Drugs Record 663 of 1120 LAB. CRYOPHARMA, S.A. DE C.V. Insurgents Sur N§ 1871 5to piso Guadalupe Inn 01020 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 550 4444 FAX: (52)(5) 548 9267 CONTACT: Esther Alicia Miraffou N. (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1964. Exports dihydroergotamine maleate, hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone; Drugs Record 664 of 1120 LABORATORIO BRUCH LTDA. Rua Monsenhor Alfredo Pereira Sampaio, 420, Santo Amaro, Sao Paulo, SP 04676 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 284 9275 CONTACT: Matilde Mercedes Sheppard Guembes Involved in agriculture and cattle breeding aspects. Agriculture; Cattle breeding Record 665 of 1120 LABORATORIO CHILE SA Ave. Marat¢n 1315, Casilla 87D, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 387 266 TELEX: 340324 LACHI CK FAX: (56)(2) 391 089 Produces more than 600 different human and veterinary drugs, such as antibiotics, antiasthmatics, dermatologicals, etc. Offers services related to quality certification for both national and foreign pharmaceutical industries and contract production services to pharmaceutical laboratories. Carries out R&D activities jointly with other Chilean institutions. Works on the development of a Hepatitis B vaccine using the rDNA techniques. AG: BIOS CHILE INGENIERIA GENETICA S.A. (Chile): Development, production and commercialization for a new Hepatitis B vaccine using rDNA techniques. FACULTADES DE MEDICINA DE LA PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE (Chile): Clinical trials on drugs. UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE (Chile): Researches on drugs. Antibiotics; Drug industry; Veterinary products; Drugs; Dermatologicals; Hepatitis; Vaccines; rDNA; Biotechnology; Contract production; Clinical trials; Market; Research; Quality control systems Record 666 of 1120 LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICA SQUIBB SA Km. 11.5 Ctra. Amatitlan, Apartado 237, Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 760 925/8 Subsidiary of: E.R. SQUIBB & SONS INC. (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 667 of 1120 LABORATORIO MILES DO BRASIL LTDA. Rua Maria Candida, 468, Sao Paulo, SP 02071 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 298 4822 CONTACT: Kazumo Yokobatake Produces chemicals for food industry use, including enzymes, additives and amides and derivatives. Additives; Amides; Chemicals; Derivatives; Enzymes; Food industry Record 668 of 1120 LABORATORIO OKOCHI LTDA. Rua Climaco Barbosa, 171 B, Cambuci, CP 15151, Sao Paulo, SP 01521 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 279 8711 TELEX: (011) 32558 Produces chemicals used in food industry, such as enzymes, provitamin A, beta carotene, etc. Beta carotene; Chemicals; Enzymes; Food industry; Vitamins Record 669 of 1120 LABORATORIO ZANONATO Rua Prof. Annis Dias, 154, 5 Andar, Porto Alegre, RS 90.020 Brazil TEL: (55)(51) 224 7966 CONTACT: Affonso Zanonato Produces pharmaceuticals including thrombin, tissue thromboplastin (Factor III), as well as reagents for coagulation. Blood; Coagulation factors; Drugs; Reagents; Thrombin; Factor III; Tissues Record 670 of 1120 LABORATORIOS ABEEFE SA Apartado 2523, Ave. Carnaval Moreyra 694, San Isidro, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 417 925 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 671 of 1120 LABORATORIOS BAGO SA Bernardo de Irigoyen 248, 1072, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 334 9081 TELEX: 22456 AR BAGO CONTACT: Carlos Chaves del Valle (Dir., Mktg.) Founded in 1934. Part of: BAGO ORGANIZATION Involved in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals mainly by fermentation processes or combined technologies (e.g. semisynthetic penicillins, vitamins, gluconates, phonates and various pharmaceutical raw materials). Also has a Research and Development Center. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Fine chemicals; Drugs; Research; Synthesis; Recombinant technology; Penicillins; Vitamins; Gluconates; Raw materials; Biotechnology Record 672 of 1120 LABORATORIOS BRISTOL DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalp n N§ 2996 Santa Ursula Coapa Ejido 04850 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 3999 TELEX: 1763045 BRISME FAX: (52)(5) 679 4471 CONTACT: Juan Carlos Villalpando (Credit Mgr.) Founded in 1959. Exports antibiotics, dicloxacillin, ampicillins, tetracycline. Antibiotics; Drugs; Ampicillin; Tetracycline; Dicloxacillin Record 673 of 1120 LABORATORIOS COSTANZO E.I.R.L. Presidente Franco 831, Casilla Correo 1735, Asunci¢n Paraguay PRY) TEL: (595)(21) 92279 (595)(21) 92280 TELEX: 438 py vico Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits Record 674 of 1120 LABORATORIOS DR. GADOR Y CIA S.A.C.I. Florida 868, 1005 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 312 6333 (54)(1) 312 8481 TELEX: 22635 GADOR AR CB: GADORCO CONTACT: Roberto A. Raveglia Norberto C. Vilari¤o Agent of: PHARMACIA BIOTECH AB (Sweden). Distributor of pharmaceutical products and equipment in Argentina as wells as FPLC (R) biotechnological separation system, Gene Assembler (R) plus system for the automatic synthesis of DNA, ALF (TM) for automated DNA sequencing, PhastSystem (TM) for automated electrophoresis, SMART (TM) system for micropurification, Sephadex (TM), Sepharose (R), MonoBeads (R), Mono Q (R), Mono P (R), Mono B (R), MabTrap (R), complete system equipment and media for chromatographic separations at all scales. Drugs; Equipmet; Separation; Synthesis; DNA; Chromatography; Biotechnology; DNA sequencing; Electrophoresis; Purification Record 675 of 1120 LABORATORIOS ELMOR SA Apartado 80444, Edificio Elmor, calle Girasol, Prados del Este, Caracas 1080-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 772 843 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 676 of 1120 LABORATORIOS FARMA LTDA. Carrera 66 N§ 14-89, Apartado A‚reo 14479, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 261 5117 (57)(1) 261 5137 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 677 of 1120 LABORATORIOS GLAXO (ARGENTINA) S.A.C.EI. J.J. Castelli 6701, Casilla de Correo 4597, 1605 Munro, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 766 0021 Subsidiary of: GLAXO WELLCOME PLC. (United King. Dedicated to the production by fermentation and marketing of antibiotics. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Drug industry; Market Record 678 of 1120 LABORATORIOS GLAXO DE COLOMBIA SA Ctra. al Sur Km 7, Apartado A‚reo 51297, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 775 5600 Subsidiary of: GLAXO WELLCOME PLC. (United King. Dedicated to the production by fermentation and marketing of antibiotics. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Drug industry; Market Record 679 of 1120 LABORATORIOS GROSSMAN, S.A. Calzada de Tlalpan N§ 2021, Parque San Andr‚s 04040 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 549 3210 (52)(5) 549 4005 FAX: (52)(5) 549 4005 CONTACT: Patricia Arrubarrena (Mgr., Traffic) Founded in 1951. Subsidiary of: REVLON, INC. (United States of America). Exports antibiotics, penicillins, multivitamin preparations. Antibiotics; Penicillins; Vitamins; Drugs Record 680 of 1120 LABORATORIOS HOSBON S.A. PRODUTOS QUIMICO-FARMACEUTICOS Rua Dr. Bacelar 1080, Vila Clementino, CP 3966, 04026 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 275 0666 Subsidiary of: HOSBON (Spain). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 681 of 1120 LABORATORIOS INDUFARMA SA Apartado 800, Ave. Nicol s de Ayllon 1779, Ate Vitarte, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 240 8555 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs Record 682 of 1120 LABORATORIOS INDUSTRIALES FARMACEUTICOS ECUATORIANOS (LIFE) Ave. El Inca y de la Piensa, Apartado 458, Quito Ecuador E TEL: (593)(2) 241 520 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Antibiotics; Fermentation; Drugs; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 683 of 1120 LABORATORIOS LAPROFA SA Edificio Rudlar, km. 14.5 Ctra. Roosevelt, Zona 7, Apartado 278, Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala GTM) TEL: (502)(2) 910 116 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 684 of 1120 LABORATORIOS LEPETIT SA Ave. Mario Lopes Leao 1500, Santo Amaro, CP 1128, 04754 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 246 3044 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 685 of 1120 LABORATORIOS LIOMONT S.A. DE C.V. Jos‚ Mar¡a Olloqui 28, Col. del Valle, Benito Ju rez, Apartado 44-963, 03100 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 534 6085 (52)(5) 534 8130 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 686 of 1120 LABORATORIOS MAGMA SA Apartado 2040, Ave. del Ejercito 490, Miraflores, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 413 848 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 687 of 1120 LABORATORIOS PHARMETIQUE SA Carrera 65B N§ 13-13, Apartado A‚reo 4028, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 262 5100 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 688 of 1120 LABORATORIOS RECALCINE SA Vicu¤a Mackenna 1094, Casilla 760 Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 223 023 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 689 of 1120 LABORATORIOS ROUSSEL PERU SA Apartado 4885, Ave. Bolivar 795, Pueblo Libre, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 630 808 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 690 of 1120 LABORATORIOS SANFER, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalp n N§ 550 Moderna 03510 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 590 0266 (52)(5) 277 7000 FAX: (52)(5) 579 9784 CONTACT: Fernando Cort‚s (Resp., Exports) Founded in 1942. Exports antibiotics, antivirals, antidiarrheal agents, anti-inflammatory agents, multivitamin preparations, veterinary vaccines. Drugs; Antibiotics; Antivirals; Antidiarrheals; Antiinflammatory agents; Vitamins; Veterinary products; Vaccines Record 691 of 1120 LABORATORIOS SENOSIANIN S.A. Andres Bello 45 MexicoDF 11560 Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 545 6268 CONTACT: H‚ctor Senosain (Gen. Mgr.) Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 692 of 1120 LABORATORIOS SINTOFARMA Rua Sergipe, 120, 01243, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 257 9844 Works in of health care activities. Health care Record 693 of 1120 LABORATORIOS SOLKA S.A. Km 16.5, Ctra. a Masaya, Apartado 2072, Managua Nicaragua NIC) Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 694 of 1120 LABORATORIOS UNDRA SA Carrera 68 N§ 19-20, Apartado A‚reo 4597, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 262 0600 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 695 of 1120 LABORATORIOS VARGAS CA Apartado 2461, Edificio Vargas, Piedras a Puente Restaurador, Caracas 1010-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 541 4811 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 696 of 1120 LABORATORIOS WYETH INC. Los Tres Antonio 2526, casilla 263V, Correo 21, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 257 129 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 697 of 1120 LABORATORIOS WYETH INC. Calle 13 N§ 65-71, Apartado A‚reo 8620, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 260 5644 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 698 of 1120 LABORATORIOS WYETH SA Apartado 6048, Ave. Venezuela 5197, San Miguel, Lima Peru TEL: (54)(1) 512 200 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 699 of 1120 LABORATORIOS WYETH-VALES S.A. Poniente 134 N§ 740, Esq. Norte 59, Col. Industrial Vallejo, 02300 Mexico16 DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 567 0755 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 700 of 1120 LABORATORY OF ANTIBODIES AND EXPERIMENTAL BIOMODELS (LABEX) Ctra. del Caney y ampliaci¢n de Calle 23, AP 4032, CP 90400, Santiago de Cuba Cuba TEL: (53)(226) 42546 (53)(226) 42403 FAX: (53)(226) 41579 EMAIL: labex@infomed.sld.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ Manuel Avi¤o Marrades (Dir.) Ram¢n Garc¡a Rodr¡guez Belquis Lobaina S nchez (VD, Prod. & Res.) Zelma Corona Ochoa Agust¡n Molina Duque de Estrada Pedro Camilo Rodr¡guez Rodr¡guez (Mktg.) Founded in 1993. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: SANTIAGO DE CUBA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Works on the expansion of hybridomas and the obtainment of monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic use like, IOR T3, IOR T4, IOR T8; hybridoma generation related to colon cancer; expansion and use of monoclonal antibodies in health entities of the province, so as purification and testing. Offers training courses to professionals and technicians in those techniques. Research; Hybridomas; Monoclonal antibodies; Diagnostics; Purification; Colorectal cancer; Training courses; Human medicine; Tests; Biotechnology; T3; T4 Record 701 of 1120 LABORATORY OF HOMO AND HETEROIMPLANTS. INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY Calle 17 N§ 702 entre A y Ave. Paseo, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 305501-07 CONTACT: L zaro F. Hern ndez Morales (Head, Homo & Heteroimplants Dpt.) Juana Mar¡a Acosta (Specs.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY (Cuba). Involved in the research and production of biological prostheses (homo and hetero implants) used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Health care; Health services; Human medicine; Biomedical research; Clinical research; Implants; Prosthesis; Cardiology; Cardiovascular diseases Record 702 of 1120 LABORATORY OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY. HIGHER PAEDAGOGIC INSTITUTE "JOSE MARTI" (LBVISP) Ctra. de Circunvalaci¢n Norte Km. 5, Camagey 6, CP 74670, Camagey Cuba TEL: (53)(322) 62232 (53)(322) 62306 TELEX: (028) 31212 FAX: (53)(322) 62232 (53)(322) 61587 (53)(7) 622547 EMAIL: ispcmg@tinored.cu cer@tinored.cu CONTACT: Efra¡n Rodr¡guez Seijo (Head, Lab.) Aym‚ Gonz lez Est‚vez (Dir., Res.) Pedro L¢pez Bello Founded in 1986. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: CAMAGUEY SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF BOTANY (Cuba). Researches and develops techniques for the micropropagation of ornamental plants. Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Ornamental plants; Micropropagation; Plant propagation; Agriculture; Plant tissue culture; Plants Record 703 of 1120 LABORTERAPICA-BRISTOL QUIMICA E FARMACEUTICA LTDA. Rua Iguantina N§ 82, Santo Amaro 04744 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 524 3011 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 704 of 1120 LABS. COLUMBIA, S.A. DE C.V. Calz. del Hueso N§ 670 Fracc. Los Robles 04940 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 7722 TELEX: 1771990 NORLUME FAX: (52)(5) 684 8217 CONTACT: Carlos Quintanilla Rodr¡guez (Mgr., Intl. Area) Founded in 1963. Exports expectorants, keratoplastic agents. Drugs; Expectorants Record 705 of 1120 LABS. GORTIE, S.A. DE C.V. Tlapexco N§ 25 Lomas de Palo Alto, 05110 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 570 2095 (52)(5) 570 2714 FAX: (52)(5) 570 7109 CONTACT: Eduardo Grajales M£jica (Mgr., Sales ) Founded in 1984. Exports veterinary vaccines. Veterinary products; Vaccines Record 706 of 1120 LABS. KENDRICK, S.A. Textitl n N§ 42 Santa Ursula Coapa 04650 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 687 2599 (52)(5) 677 2589 FAX: (52)(5) 677 2599 CONTACT: Luis Roberto Morales (Dir., Comm.) Founded in 1985. Exports piroxicam, metoprolol, captopril, nifedipina, ketoprofen. Drugs; Captopril; Ketoprofen; Metoprolol; Nifedipina; Piroxicam Record 707 of 1120 LABS. LE ROY, S.A. DE C.V. Az£car N§ 107 Granjas MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 657 8988 (52)(5) 657 4066 FAX: (52)(5) 657 4861 CONTACT: David Reyes (Mgr., Sales) Founded in 1938. Exports toothbrushes orthopedic items, elastic bandages, elastic tight protectors, elastic knee protectors. Orthopedics; Medical devices; Cleaning products; Bandages Record 708 of 1120 LABS. LEPETIT DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Blud. Cuernavaca-Cuautla Km. 4.8 Jiutepec 62550 Jiutepec, Mor. Mexico TEL: (52)(73) 200 542 (52)(73) 190 211 TELEX: 173334 LEPEME FAX: (52)(73) 200 542 CONTACT: Jorge N£¤ez Mart¡nez (Mgr., Comm.) Founded in 1975. Exports antibiotics. Antibiotics; Drugs Record 709 of 1120 LABS. PISA, S.A. DE C.V. Espa¤a N§1840 Moderna 44190 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 610 4180 (52)(3) 610 4181 FAX: (52)(3) 612 2980 CONTACT: Rodrigo Gonz lez Luna (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1944. Exports antibiotics, penicillins, ampicillins and serum. Antibiotics; Penicillins; Ampicillin; Sera; Drugs Record 710 of 1120 LABS. SILANES, S.A. DE C.V. Amores N§ 1394 Del Valle 03100 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 604 1994 FAX: (52)(5) 604 2544 CONTACT: Angel L rate (Dir., Exports) Founded in 1947. Exports piroxycam, vitamin B1 (Thiamine). Vitamins; Drugs; Thiamines; Piroxicam Record 711 of 1120 LABS. SOPHIA, S.A.DE C.V. Ave. Hidalgo N§ 737 Sector Hidalgo 44290 Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico TEL: (52)(3) 613 1648 (52)(3) 613 5500 TELEX: 681877 SOFIME FAX: (52)(3) 614 4958 CONTACT: Jos‚ L. F. R¡os Ram¡rez (Mgr., Exports) Founded in 1952. Exports chloramphenicol. Drugs; Chloramphenicol; Antibiotics Record 712 of 1120 LABS. TORNEL, S.A. Calz. San Esteban N§ 54 El Parque 53398 Naucalp n, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 576 9081 (52)(5) 576 2653 FAX: (52)(5) 358 5040 CONTACT: Sergio Mart¡nez Flores (Accountant) Founded in 1976. Exports vitamin B12, multivitamin preparations. Vitamins; Drugs; Cyanocobalamin Record 713 of 1120 LABS. TRIANON, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Lomas Verdes N§ 2 Fracc. Lomas Verdes 53120 Naucalpan, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 572 6844 TELEX: 172311 TRIAMEX FAX: (52)(5) 572 7003 CONTACT: Guillermo Leal Alba (Mgr., Mktg.) Founded in 1981. Exports antihelmintics, antibiotics, oxytetracycline, dihydrostreptomycin antianemia drugs, iron dextra complex, posterior pituitary extract. Antibiotics; Drugs; Oxytetracycline; Iron; Dextran; Hormones; Antiparasitic products; Anemia; Pituitary gland Record 714 of 1120 LABS.HOMEOPATICOS GLISER, S.A. DE C.V. Zaragoza N§ 365 Centro 78000 San Luis Potos¡, SLP Mexico TEL: (52)(48) 122 220 FAX: (52)(48) 126 618 CONTACT: Jos‚ Luis Garza Sigler (Mgr.) Founded in 1937. Exports homeopathic pharmaceuticals. Drugs Record 715 of 1120 LABTEST SISTEMAS DIAGNOSTICOS LTDA. Ave. Isabel Bueno, 948, 31270 Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 441 8022 TELEX: 313982 FAX: (55)(31) 441 8677 CONTACT: Jos‚ Carlos Alemida Basques (Dir., R&D) Dedicated to develop diagnostic tests. Diagnostics; Tests Record 716 of 1120 LEDERLE, DIVISION OF CYANAMID DE ARGENTINA S.A. Charcas 5051, 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 772 4031 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 717 of 1120 LEDERLE, DIVISION OF CYANAMID DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalp n 3029, Apartado 283, 04910 Mexico1 DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 0011 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 718 of 1120 LEIVAS LEITE S.A. INDUSTRIAS QUIMICA E BIOLOGICAS Rua Benjamin Constant, 1637, Pelotas, RS 96010-020 Brazil TEL: (55)(53) 225 3666 TELEX: 532-236 FAX: (55)(53) 227 3286 CONTACT: Pedro Antonio Garcia Leivas Leite (Chmn. and Pres.) Carlos Turnes (Sci.) Paulo Chaves Garcia Leite (Exec. VP) Fabio Pereira Leivas Leite (Dir., R&D) SD: Number of employees: 200 Founded in 1920. Works in veterinary and agricultural products, including bacterial and viral vaccines and inoculants for leguminosae. Develops a polyvaccine against Moraxella bovis; an anti-rabies-vaccine based on tissue culture; vaccine for equine herpes, and diagnostic kits for swine and pets. AG: 1982 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA (EMBRAPA) ( Brazil): R&D agreement for veterinary vaccines. 1990 FUNDACAO UNIVERSIDADE CAXIAS DO SUL (Brazil): R&D agreement for veterinary products. 1985 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PELOTAS (Brazil): R&D agreement for vaccines by fermentation. Drugs; Veterinary products; Agriculture; Vaccines; Inoculants; Tissue cultures; Fermentation; Bacteriology; Viruses; Legumes; Rabies; Chemical industry; Biology; Pets; Swines; Kits Record 719 of 1120 LEO PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS 1 Delmas 48, PO Box 272, Port-au-Prince Haiti HTI) TEL: (509)(1) 61188 TELEX: 2030001 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 720 of 1120 LEPETIT S.A. Av. L.N. Alem 896, 1001 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 312 7021 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 721 of 1120 LETERAGO C. POR A. Apartado 589, C‚sar Nicol s Pens¢n 57, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic TEL: (1-809) 689 7530 (1-809) 689 2622 TELEX: 3460313 FAX: (1-809) 562 6893 CB: Leterago Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Analyses Record 722 of 1120 MADERAS INDUSTRIALIZADAS PIMENTEL, S.A. DE C.V. Mora del Ca¤onazo Nte. N§ 48 Centro 61500 Zit cuaro, Mich. Mexico TEL: (52)(725) 31238 FAX: (52)(725) 33477 CONTACT: Julio Angel Pimentel Ram¡rez (Gen. Dir.) Founded in 1982. Exports tongue deppresors, applications for medical use, cytological spattles. Medical instruments; Medical devices Record 723 of 1120 MANUELITA S.A. Carrera 4A, 10-35, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 761 815 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Alcohols; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 724 of 1120 MANUFACTURAS SOLCO, S.A. DE C.V. Calle N§ 28 San Pedro de los Pinos 03800 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 272 7279 (52)(5) 277 3494 FAX: (52)(5) 516 5107 CONTACT: Juan Manuel Soldevila Res‚ndiz (Gen. Dir.) Founded in 1981. Exports prosthesis, orthopedic items. Orthopedics; Prosthesis; Medical devices Record 725 of 1120 MARIO H. DEL GIUDICE S.R.L. Villegas (Calle 47) N§ 1376/78 (1650) V. Maip£, San Mart¡n, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 753 0805 (54)(1) 753 8589 FAX: (54)(1) 753 0805 Offers an integral service of sterilization equipment. Sterilization; Laboratory equipment Record 726 of 1120 MARK-PACK MAQUINAS PARA EMBALAGENS LTDA. Rua Sao Bernardino, 8, Parque Anhanguera, Sao Paulo, SP 05120 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 832 9496 Offers equipment for food industry. Food industry; Equipmet Record 727 of 1120 MAYAGUEZ S.A. Calle 8A, 1-31, Cali Colombia TEL: (57)(2) 823 238 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Bioconversion; Alcohols; Ethanol; Fermentation Record 728 of 1120 MAZDEN s.r.l. Calle 94 (Omb£) N§ 5271 (1650), Villa Pueyrred¢n, San Mart¡n, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 767 3007 (54)(1) 764 4711 (54)(1) 754 0743 FAX: (54)(1) 767 3007 (54)(1) 764 4711 (54)(1) 754 0743 Produces sterilization equipment: autoclaves, heaters, distillation equipment, reactors, steam generators. Offers a special sterilization procedure based on ethylene oxide for hospitals, clinics and medical professionals in general. Offers services for veterinarian and cosmetic laboratories, and the food industry. Gives integral technical advise. Sterilization; Laboratory equipment; Autoclaves; Heaters; Reactors; Veterinary; Cosmetic industry Record 729 of 1120 MEAD JOHNSON DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Calzada de Tlalp n N§ 2996 Santa Ursula Coapa Ejido 04850 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 677 3999 TELEX: 1775658 MEADME FAX: (52)(5) 679 4471 CONTACT: Juan Carlos Villalpando (Credit Mgr.) Founded in 1957. Exports acetylsalicylic acid, amikacin, acetaminophen, benzodiazepine, buspirone hydrochloride, dextran complex, brewer yeast, multivitamin preparations. Drugs; Amikacin; Benzodiazepines; Iron; Dextran; Vitamins; Yeasts; Brewing industry; Aspirin; Acetaminophen; Buspirone Record 730 of 1120 MEAD JOHNSON INTERNATIONAL LTD. Calle 4 N§ 19A-33, Apartado 12375, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 277 0600 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 731 of 1120 MED'ITAL MIGUEL LA CASA Ave. California 1435/37 (1289) Capital Federal Argentina TEL: (54) 281 197 (54) 282 012 FAX: (54) 281 197 (54) 282 012 Engaged in the manufacture of sterilization equipment for laboratories, clinics and hospitals. Offers a 24-hours specialized technical service. Sterilization; Laboratory equipment; Autoclaves Record 732 of 1120 MEDICINA CALIFORNIA DE TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Los Charros N§ 5 Fracc. Jos‚ Sandoval 22450 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico TEL: (52)(66) 217 2115 (52)(66) 217 212 FAX: (52)(66) 217 211 CONTACT: Jos‚ Luis Espinosa (Accountant) Founded in 1965. Exports penicillin. Drugs; Penicillins; Antibiotics Record 733 of 1120 MEDICUBA M ximo G¢mez N§ 1 esq. Egido, Habana Vieja, AP 6772, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 623976 (53)(7) 624061-63 TELEX: (028) 511658 medicuba FAX: (53)(7) 617995 (53)(7) 338516 CONTACT: Orlando Romero M‚rida (Dir. Man.) Juli n Guti‚rrez Alonso (VD, Exports) Elo¡sa I¤igo D¡az (Head, Sales Dpt.) Mar¡a de los Angeles Lorenzo Blanco (Tech. Dir.) Founded in 1962. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Agent of: MEDICO-PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY (IMEFA) (Cuba). Commercializes products related to human and animal health; veterinary drugs and biologicals, medical equipment, clinical furnisher, orthopedic devices, external fixers; dental, orthopedic, laboratory products, medicinal plants, human drugs, plastered bandages, mounting and teeth. Drugs; Medical equipment; Dental products; Veterinary products; Orthopedics; Health care; Commercialization Record 734 of 1120 MERCK BRASIL BIOQUIMICA LTDA. Caixa Postal 70.556, 22741 Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 342 4646 TELEX: 021-23792 merc br FAX: (55)(21) 342 1263 Dedicated to health care services including production and distribution of diagnostics, chemicals, immunoassay, reagent kits, analytical systems and instruments. Associated to BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH, (DEU). Health care; Diagnostics; Chemicals; Immunoassays; Instrumentation; Reagents; Kits; Biochemistry Record 735 of 1120 MERCK COLOMBIA SA Carrera 65 N§ 10-95, Apartado A‚reo 9896, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 260 8066 Subsidiary of: MERCK GROUP (Germany). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 736 of 1120 MERCK QUIMICA ARGENTINA SAIC Roseti 1084, 1427 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 551 0027 Subsidiary of: MERCK GROUP (Germany). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 737 of 1120 MERRELL DOW VENEZUELA CA Ave. Principal de la Castellana con Premiera Transversal, Edificio Banco Lara, piso 10, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 333 762/66 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 738 of 1120 MEYER PRODUCTOS TERAPEUTICOS SA Urb. Industrial Boleita Norte, calle E, Edificio Meyer, Apartado 70008, Caracas 1071-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 239 7322 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 739 of 1120 MICRO SEPARACIONES S.A. DE C.V. Baja California N§ 196 planta baja 06760, Apartado postal 24-385 Mexico7 DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 564 1331 (52)(5) 564 2929 (52)(5) 574 9233 Agent of: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES (United States of America). Distributor of apparatus, instruments, materials and reagents for separation sciences, analysis and clinical diagnostics. Separation; Reagents; Clinical diagnostics; Diagnostics; Equipmet; Instrumentation; Analyses Record 740 of 1120 MICROBIOLOGICA-CONSULTORIA, ANALISES E PRODUTOS BIOLOGICOS Rua Dr. Nicanor 238, Inhauma, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20761 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 591 0493 CONTACT: W. Leon Founded in 1981. Involved in the development of fermentation technology. Provides tissue culture media, foetal calf serum, agar and bacterial culture media as well as pharmaceuticals for Chagas' and Trypanosoma cruzi diseases. Agar; Bacterial cultures; Calves; Fermentation; Sera; Tissue culture media; Trypanosomas; Chagas' disease; Consultancy services; Analyses; Biologicals; Drugs Record 741 of 1120 MICROSCOPIOS Y NIVELES S.A. ARGENTINA Calle 69 N§ 293 (1900), La Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 270 530 (54)(1) 49630 FAX: (54)(1) 270 530 Offers a wide range of microscopes suitable for research and teaching. It holds two lines of products: IROSCOPE line offers microscopes for industry, laboratory and teaching; the biological line has the following applications: fluorescence, metallographic, stereoscopic, polarization, and ophthalmological and otorrhinolaryngological microscopes. Medical equipment; Microscope; Research; Fluorescence; Ophthalmology; Otorrhinolaryngology Record 742 of 1120 MILITARY HOSPITAL "CARLOS J. FINLAY" (H. MILITAR) Calle 114 y Ave. 31, Marianao, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 206233 (53)(7) 209681 CONTACT: Deysi D¡az Cabrera (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). Clinical and surgical institution dedicated to medical care and biomedical research. Biomedical research; Surgery; Health services; Medicine; Diseases; Human diseases Record 743 of 1120 MILLIPORE CORPORATION PUERTO RICO BRANCH Km. 7.7, State Rd. 172, Cidra, 00639 Puerto Rico PRI) TEL: (1-809) 747 8444 TELEX: 385 7276 Waters Chromatography Division. Provider of chromatographic columns, chemicals and supplies, application support, services and training for meeting analytical and preparative requirements. Chemicals; Chromatography; Instrumentation; Equipmet; Training courses Record 744 of 1120 MILLIPORE INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rua Prof. Campos de Oliveira 430, CEP 04675, C.P. 19065 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 548 7011 TELEX: (11) 25078 Waters Chromatography Division. Provider of chromatographic columns, chemicals and supplies, application support, services and training for meeting analytical and preparative requirements. Chemicals; Chromatography; Training courses; Analyses Record 745 of 1120 MILLIPORE S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Ingenieros Militares 85, 11230 MexicoDF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 576 9688 TELEX: 1777 442 Waters Chromatography Division. Provider of chromatographic columns, chemicals and supplies, application support, services and training for meeting analytical and preparative requirements. Chemicals; Chromatography; Training courses Record 746 of 1120 MINAS GERAIS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, DPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY 30000 Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 441 8077 Carries out research on interferon and blood parasites by means of recombinant DNA. rDNA; Blood; Interferons; Parasites; Microbiology; Research Record 747 of 1120 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA Y GANADERIA Y PROGRAMA NACIONAL DEL BANANO. CULTIVO DE TEJIDOS PO Box 4424, Ave. Quito N§ 402, Guayaquil Ecuador E TEL: (593)(4) 297 916 TELEX: 3231 DINABA ED CONTACT: Gladys Taz n Involved in applied research and commercial production of banana using micropropagation and apex culture. Offers training on micropropagation and apex cultures. Also offers in vitro bananas germplasm. Germplasm; Micropropagation; Training courses; Apex cultures; Agriculture; Veterinary; Research; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Musa sp. Record 748 of 1120 MINISTERIO DE GANADERIA, AGRICULTURA Y PESCA. DIRECCION DE SANIDAD VEGETAL Ave. Mill n 4703, Montevideo Uruguay URY) TEL: (598)(2) 398 720 CONTACT: Felipe Canale M. Fracis A. Saadum W. Chiaravalle M. Peyru Dedicated to the research and technology transfer of potatoes, grapevines and citrus using pathogen diagnostics. Produces 1500 seedlings per year. Offers in vitro potatoes, grapevines and citrus germplasms and also training on immunotechniques. Research; Transfer; Diagnostics; Immunology; Vitis vinifera; Solanum tuberosum; Training courses; Pathogens; Citrus; Seedlings Record 749 of 1120 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. GUYANA RICE BOARD PRODUCTION 44 Pere Str., Kitty, Greater Georgetown Republic of Guyana TEL: (592)(2) 53922 (592)(2) 53829 (592)(2) 62153 TELEX: 3049 IAST CB: 592 2 53042 IAST CONTACT: M. Taylor Researches on the production of new rice varieties applying selective phytogenetics, soil improvement, insecticides, etc. Insecticides; Soils; Selective phytogenetics; Agriculture; Research; Oryza sativa; Plant varieties; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology Record 750 of 1120 MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY & COMMERCE Ministerio da Industria e da Comerico. Coordenacao de Biomassa-STI SAS, Q.02, Lotes 1-3, 70070 Brasilia, DF Brazil TEL: (55)(61) 224 8740 Coordinates the energy from biomass programme. Biomass; Energy; Renewable energy Record 751 of 1120 MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) Capitolio Nacional, Industria y San Jos‚, Habana Vieja, CP 10200, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 626606 (53)(7) 603411 (53)(7) 620420 TELEX: (028) 511290 acdcp.cu FAX: (53)(7) 338054 EMAIL: driacc@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Rosa Elena Sime¢n Negr¡n (Min.) Ismael Clark Arxer (First Vice Min.) Humberto Arango Sales (Dir., Intl. Rel.) Founded in 1962. Member of: BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Is the maximum ruling organization for science and technology in Cuba. Integrated by 18 institutes for research and development in Natural and Social Sciences and 5 centers that offer scientific and technical services; specialized libraries are also available, including The National Library for Science and Technology. Is the responsible for the establishment and coordination of the National Plan for Science and Technology. Also coordinates all the concerning programs, personnel, and infrastructure for scientific development. Research; Regulation; Information services; Libraries Record 752 of 1120 MODO BATTISTELA REFLORESTAMENTO SA (MOBASA) BR 116, Km 400, Cajuru Curitiba, PR 80000 Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 262 1674 CONTACT: Fernando Jose Fugate Involved in forestry activities. Agriculture; Forestry Record 753 of 1120 MONTEDISON DE VENEZUELA S.A. Edif. Cavendes, Piso 9, Oficina 904-905, Ave. Francisco de Miranda, Los Palos Grandes, Caracas Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 284 4077 TELEX: 25568 MONTE VE FAX: (58)(2) 283 4944 CB: MONTEDISON Caracas Part of: MONTEDISON GROUP (Italy). Commercializes Montedison Group products such as chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, plastics, among others. Market; Chemicals; Fertilizers; Drugs; Plastics Record 754 of 1120 MONTEDISON FARMACEUTICA SACIFI Y A Arcos 2626, 1428 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 781 7013 Part of: MONTEDISON GROUP (Italy). Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 755 of 1120 MONTEDISON FARMACEUTICOS Miguel Angel de Quevedo 555, Mexico21 DF Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 554 1211 Subsidiary of: FARMITALIA CARLO ERBA S.R.L. (Italy). Part of: MONTEDISON GROUP (Italy). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 756 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS BREEDING (CENPALAB) Finca Tirabeque, Ctra. del Cacahual Km. 2, Bejucal, AP 3, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 2265 (53)(683) 3951 (53)(683) 4444 TELEX: (028) 402050 FAX: (53)(7) 625604 (53)(7) 625605 (53)(7) 336075 CONTACT: Fernando M. Gonz lez (Dir.) Leonardo Cabezas Rodr¡guez (VD, Res.) Jorge Fern ndez Hern ndez (Mktg. and Intl. Rel.) Part of: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CITMA) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Basic and applied research on experimental biomodels in biomedical studies. It takes part in the development of biotechnology, by collaborating with the subprogram of biopesticides, as well as in the development and use of monoclonal antibodies for human use. Commercializes laboratory animals: species, lines or breeds for biomedical research and evaluation of biologicals for human and animal use. Used in laboratory animals are: monoclonal antibodies; diagnostic kits; veterinary vaccines; immunoglobulins; enzymatic conjugates; concentrated food resistant to sterilization treatment; isolators, flexible, non-flexible, macro and standard isolators. Offers monitoring and control of the health condition of laboratory animal. Toxicology; advising on management and care of experimental animals and complete projects for laboratory animals breeding and maintenance units. Consulting. Agriculture; Research; Toxicology; Biologicals; Diagnostics; Isolation; Laboratory animals; Enzymatic conjugates; Vaccines; Immunoglobulins; Veterinary; Veterinary products; Feedstuff; Kits; Breeding; Sterilization; Genetics; Biomedical research; Consultancy services; Biopesticides; Plant biotechnology; Biotechnology; Molecular immunology; Antibodies; Monoclonal antibodies; Animal breeding; Quality control systems Record 757 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF BIOLOGICALS PRODUCTION (BIOCEN) Ctra. de Beltr n Km. 1«, Bejucal, AP 6048, Habana 6, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 817024 (53)(7) 847133 TELEX: (028) 56100 BIOCEN CU FAX: (53)(7) 335090 (53)(7) 331630 (53)(7) 332948 CONTACT: Alejandro Silva Rodr¡guez (Dir., Prod.) Maricely Gonz lez Soler (Dir.) Claudio Rodr¡guez Mart¡nez (Dir., Res.) Carlos Lastra Mederos (Man. Promotion & Publicity) Founded in 1992. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL PROGRAM OF CULTURE MEDIA (Cuba). NATIONAL PROGRAM OF DIAGNOSTIC KITS AND VACCINES (Cuba). REGIONAL VACCINES SYSTEM PHO-WHO (SIREVA) Provides a wide range of culture media, peptones, extracts and bacteriological agars for bacteria, fungi and yeast cultures. Develops and carries out biotechnological production processes or full production, specializing in vaccines and recombinant products in general. Formulates and fills parenteral solutions based on completely automatized lines, lyophilization of sterile and packed products. Engaged in the development of allergenic extracts for allergy diagnostics and therapy; proteic hydrolyzates use as tonic and antianemic product; software for the biotechnological industry; biological tests in animals; nutritive bases; culture media. Commercializes TROFIN antianemic and tonic solution. Offers design, obtainment and use of nutritive bases and culture media for microorganisms; development and obtainment of protein hydrolyzates at industrial scale; obtainment and standardization of allergenic extracts for diagnostics and therapy. Research; Biotechnology; Peptones; Agar; Biotechnology industry; Microbiology; Culture media; Diagnostics; Veterinary; Vaccines; Allergens; Fungi; Bacteria; Yeasts; Anemia; Tests; Biological extracts; Microorganisms; Design; Proteins; Therapy; Allergy; Software; Automation; Biology; Cultures; Hydrolyzates; Lyophilization Record 758 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF ELECTROMEDICINE. INTERNATIONAL ELECTROMEDICINE SERVICES Calle 20 N§ 110 entre 1¦ y 3¦, Miramar, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 293414 (53)(7) 328608 (53)(7) 236045 TELEX: (028) 511149 CONTACT: Alexis Cede¤o L¢pez (Dir.) Rub‚n Dar¡o Gonz lez Lahullier (National Dir., Electromedicine) Maylen Dross Cabrera (VD, Econ.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). ELECTROMEDICINE DIRECTION (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SOCIETY OF BIOENGINEERING (Cuba). REGIONAL COUNCIL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FOR LATIN AMERICA (CORAL) DHS PROGRAM (MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF HEALTH SERVICES) (PHO) (Cuba). Enterprise specialized in electromedical services. Offers technical assistance on investments of health and the selection of equipment. Carries out installation, preventive maintenance and repair of medical, stomatological and laboratory equipment. Also offers training courses and consultation. Biomedical engineering; Medical equipment; Training courses; Consultancy services; Health care industry Record 759 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF EPIZOOTIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS (CNED) Ave. 51 N§ 33212 entre 332 y 334, Arroyo Arenas, La Lisa, CP 17100, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 210084 CONTACT: Julio A. An‚izar (Dir.) Founded in 1964. Part of: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MINAGRI) (Cuba). INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (IMV) (Cuba). Offers services of veterinary diagnostic in the following departments: Pathology (anatomohistopathologic, with urgency, active, hematologic and immunofluorescence diagnostics); Bacteriology (bacterial, serologic, mycologic and parasitologic diagnostics, etc.); Virology (diagnostics by serologic test and viral isolations like IBR, bovine leucosis, infectious anemiaequina, etc., obtainment of cell lines with a diagnostic aim); Biochemistry Department (metabolic diseases, nutritional and toxic diagnostics). Hosts the Reference Center for Leptospirosis (animal and human). In developing new immunoenzymatic techniques. Manufactures diagnostics kits for tests including electronic microscopy. Validates those kits and others. Establishes technical standards and medical fighting planes and also offers courses for the improvement of specialists in public and veterinary health. Diagnostics; Veterinary; Pathology; Immunofluorescence; Hematology; Bacteriology; Biochemistry; Serology; Mycology; Metabolic diseases; Training courses; Microscopy Record 760 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF MEDICAL GENETICS. HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF HAVANA (CNGM) Ave. 31 N§ 3102, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 219511 (53)(7) 39555 CONTACT: Luis Heredero (Dir.) Hilda Granda (Head, Biochem. Genetics Dpt.) Aracely Lantigua (Head, Chem. Genetics Dpt.) Jorge Quintana (Head, Cytogenetic Dpt.) Lidia Rodr¡guez (Head, Foetal Med. Dpt.) Founded in 1985. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF HAVANA (ISCIM-H) (Cuba). Member of: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). Makes diagnostics of genetic diseases based on biochemistry, molecular biology, cytogenetics, clinic and obstetric procedures to evaluate fetal health (fetal ultrasound, amniocentesis, measurement of cordial speed, cordocentesis) and carries out scientific research on those subjects and genetic epidemiology. Offers training and master courses as needed, also genetic assistance and prenatal diagnostics. Diagnostics; Prenatal diagnostics; Genetics; Clinical genetics; Molecular biology; Cytogenetics; Epidemiology; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 761 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF PLANT AND ANIMAL HEALTH (CENSA) Ctra. de Tapaste y Autopista Nacional, San Jos‚ de las Lajas, AP 10, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(64) 63014 ext. 19 TELEX: (028) 56119 (028) 56198 FAX: (53)(64) 63897 (53)(64) 63206 EMAIL: censa@reduniv.edu.cu censa@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Lidia Tablada Romero (Dir., Gen.) Eva Marrero Faz (VD) Marisol Gonz lez Gonz lez (Dir.) Jorge Espinosa Moliner (VD, Postgrade Courses) Luis Clerge (Man.) Manuel Ramos Vecin (Dir.) Alfredo Mart¡nez Ester Lilia Peralta (VD) Aida S nchez Castillo (VD) Jes£s G. Rodr¡guez Diego (VD, Info.) Founded in 1969. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BREEDING (ACPA) (Cuba). LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ANIMAL BREEDING (ALPA) (Cuba). PAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Cuba). WORLD ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FAO NETWORK FOR LABORATORY TECHNICAL COOPERATION FOR VETERINARY RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSIS (Cuba). BUITRIA SOCIETY (Cuba). CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGISTS (ATAC) ( Cuba). LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC VETERINARY COUNCIL (Cuba). PROGRAM DIAGNOSIS AND IMMUNOPROPHYLAXIS IN ANIMAL HEALTH OF THE BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). PROGRAM OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDIA FOR PLANT HEALTH EVALUATION OF SEEDS OF THE BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). PROGRAM OF DRUGS EVALUATION OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH ( Cuba). PROGRAM EVALUATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND VETERINARY OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (Cuba). PROGRAM PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY OF THE BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). PROGRAM OF VACCINES OBTAINMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). PROGRAM FOR THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PESTS OF THE BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). Related to the development of molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Obtainment, evaluation and production of diagnostic kits for plant and animal diseases, as well as of bioproducts, for specific and non-specific immunoprophylaxis against the main diseases in animals. Development of control methods for plant and animal diseases and application of biotechnology, molecular genetics and genetic engineering for the diagnosis, immunoprophylaxis in animals and selection and health in plants. Studies the production and use of biopesticides and monoclonal antibodies in plants. The Center hosts the National Laboratory for the Quality Control of Milk and the Veterinary Center for Disaster Prevention. C-KURE product trade mark. Engaged in the development of diagnostic kits (Clavibacter monoclonal antibody by immunofluorescence); policlonal antibodies (Erwinia spp., Xanthomonas spp. and Pseudomonas spp.); antigen and antisera (diagnostics of Candida albicans by counterimmunoelectrophoresis); diagnostic kits (determination of bovine infectious Rhinotracheitis and Parainfluenza 3 (PI3) by ELISA); diagnostic kits (determination of swine cholera by immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase); vaccine (against bovine and rabbit trichophytosis in bovine Babesiosis); EVIMUK (specific immunostimulant); diagnostic kits (poultry viral diseases by ELISA and UMELISA); CIKRON (healing disinfectant); UDERTAN (mammary disinfectant). Commercializes STABILAK (activator of the lactoperoxidase system in raw milk to allow milk conservation out of refrigeration); SURFACEN (used in newborns with respiratory diseases); diagnostic kits for Aflatoxin determination in urine; Diagnostic kits for the determination of Anaplasma marginale by latex agglutination; diagnostic kits for the determination of Babesia spp. by indirect immunofluorescence; conjugate monoclonal antibody for the diagnostics of Treponema hyodisenterae by immunofluorescence; diagnostic kits for the determination of aflatoxins B1 in food by ELISA; antisera against Erwinia spp., Xanthomonas spp., Pseudomonas spp., Clavibacter michiganensis, plant pathogens; diagnostic kits for plant viral agents by ELISA-peroxidase; agglutinant antisera for the diagnostics of Escherichia coli. /REVISTA DE SALUD ANIMAL/ (Journal of Animal Health); /REVISTA DE PROTECCION VEGETAL/ (Journal of Animal Protection); /IQ/ and /IQ1/ databases containing materials from the Center's Library; /CENSA/ database containing scientific papers published by the Center's researchers. Offers courses (including master and doctorate courses) and training related to the Center's profiles. Agriculture; Veterinary; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Research; Kits; Plants; Plant diseases; Animal diseases; Bioproducts; Prophylaxis; Biotechnology; Diagnostics; Pesticides; Monoclonal antibodies; Quality control systems; Milk; Training courses; Pathogens; Bovines; Infectious diseases; Aflatoxins; Latex; Immunofluorescence; Antisera; Agglutinants; Escherichia coli; ELISA; Foods; Pseudomonas; Bacteria; Peroxidases; Publications; Databases; Antigens; Polyclonal antibodies; Candida albicans; Electrophoresis; Vaccines; Rabbits; Immunostimulants; Disinfectants; Respiratory tract diseases; Newborn; Viruses; Poultry; Conservation; Biopesticides; Influenza; Swines; Cholera Record 762 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CNIC) Ave. 25 N§ 15202 esq. 158, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 12100, AP 6990, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 218066 (53)(7) 336376 TELEX: (028) 511582 cnic.cu FAX: (53)(7) 330497 (53)(7) 300497 EMAIL: neuronic@cneuro.cu cnic@reduniv.cu CONTACT: Carlos Guti‚rrez Calzado (Dir. Gen.) Beatriz Garc¡a Delgado (Head, Intl. Rel.) Founded in 1965. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). BIOLOGICAL FRONT (Cuba). HEADQUARTERS OF THE PERMANENT TRIBUNAL FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ( Cuba). NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC GRADES (Cuba). SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (Cuba). BRANCH PROBLEM MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (Cuba). Works in scientific research mainly on drugs, products like biomaterials, equipment, methods and diagnostic kits and their use in diseases of great prevalence in man. Advanced technology is applied for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary metabolic diseases, chemiluminiscent method to evaluate phagocytic and opsonizing capacity, polymeric matrix for the formulation of restart drugs. Studies plant biotechnology, such as the development of artificial seeds, micropropagation by tissue culture, molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Also develops a software for medical and-or scientific applications for hydrologic studies, digital imaging processing and corrosion studies. Commercializes its products under CNIC trade mark. Produces and commercializes: ATEROMIXOL (Polycosanol for hypocholesterolemic therapy. Also know as PPG); DIRAMIC (Microbiological diagnostic system); OZOMED (System of ozone production for therapeutic use); MEDICID (Digital electroencephalography system); NEURONICA (System of evoked potentials for auditive, somatosensory and visual evoked potentials); CORALINA (Biocompatible porous ceramics obtained from marine corals for bone and dental implants); OZOCENIC (System for the treatment of water by ozone); ANTIMIOGLOBINA (Diagnostic media based on monoclonal antibodies used in immunohistochemical techniques); ANTI-TEOFILINA (Blood monitoring of theophylline); OLEOZON (Ozonized sunflower oil used as antimicrobial agent against fungi, viruses and bacteria); PULSAGEN-01 (Electroporation system that allows the introduction of DNA and other molecules in bacteria, cells and yeasts); ANTI HBSAG subtype "ad" (Monoclonal antibody for the detection of the hepatitis B virus in human serum and specific against the tristesse virus of citrus); MEMORY EMULATOR (System for the starting-up of circuits with microprocessors by the emulation of EPROM memory); TEOSEN and CONTROFILINA (anti-asthmatic drugs); MINDTRACER (complete system for evoked potentials measuring and recording); NEURONIC (Trade mark for all the equipment of the Cuban Center for Neuroscience); R-TESTER (Scientific and technical services for studies on corrosion in natural environments); Monoclonal antibody for the detection of the tristesse virus of citrus; /CENIC Journal Biological Sciences/; /CENIC Journal Chemical Sciences/. Software to control the chemical composition of water, data classification through hydrogeochemical patterns, digital processing and morphometric analysis of images; Software for MEDICID 3E. Offers postgraduate courses and master degrees related to the biotechnological and the medico-pharmaceutical industries; doctorate courses; workshops; training courses. Equipmet; Antibodies; Research; Drugs; Biotechnology; Biomaterials; Medical equipment; Laboratory equipment; Diagnostics; Human diseases; Diseases; Cholesterol; Ozone; Therapy; Evoked potentials; Water treatment; Software; Chemiluminescence; Immunohistochemistry; Publications; Training courses; Image analysis; Hepatitis; HBsAg; Theophylline; Biologicals; Drug industry; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Blood; Ceramics; DNA; Seeds; Synthetic seeds; Plant biotechnology; Tissue cultures; Micropropagation; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Genetics; Molecular immunology; Monoclonal antibodies; Agriculture; Citrus; Fungi; Implants; Molecules; Viruses; Bacteria; Oils; Cells; Yeasts; Asthma; Analyses; Kits; Hereditary diseases; Metabolic diseases; Dental products; Antivirals; Software Record 763 of 1120 NATIONAL CENTER OF TOXICOLOGY (CENATOX) Ave. 31 y Calle 114, Marianao, CP 14100, AP 14020, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 208883 (53)(7) 208751 EMAIL: cenatox@infomed.cu CONTACT: Rafael P‚rez Cristi (Dir.) Bernardino Moya D¡az (VD) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY (Cuba). Offers 24 hour services (including telephone service) of specialized medical assistance to patients suffering acute and chronic intoxications. Toxicological assistance in case of chemical disasters; researches the etiologic nature and the evolution of intoxications using gas and liquid chromatography, spectrofluorometry. Carries out studies about toxicity in reproduction, genotoxicity, biochemicals and hematological studies. Offers theoretic and practical courses on toxicology, clinical, analytical and experimental toxicology. Coordinates the toxicological and preclinical evaluation of drugs and pesticides. Has developed toxicological databases as /InfoToxi/ and /ExperToxi/. Research; Medicine; Toxicology; Genotoxicology; Toxicity; Biochemistry; Hematology; Chromatography; Spectrophotometry; Agriculture; Drug industry; Consultancy services; Databases; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 764 of 1120 NATIONAL HOSPITAL "ENRIQUE CABRERA". NEONATOLOGY, GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRIC SERVICES Calzada de Aldab¢ N§ 11117 esq. E, Altahabana, Boyeros, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 446010 CONTACT: Jos‚ L. Gonz lez Jorge D¡az Jorge Tamayo Founded in 1961. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Uses a tensoactive pulmonary preparation produced by the CENTER OF PLACENTAL HISTOTHERAPY (, obtained from placental tissue, as a therapeutic means in premature children with respiratory disorders. Neonatal diseases; Placenta; Therapy; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 765 of 1120 NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (CNICM) Calle E N§ 454 entre 19 y 21, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 322004 TELEX: (028) 511202 FAX: (53)(7) 333063 EMAIL: ojito@ceniai.cu cnicm@infomed.cu cnicm@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Jerem¡as Hern ndez Ojito (Dir.) Jehov Oramas D¡az (VD) Iraida Rodr¡guez Luis (Head, Info. Dev.) Founded in 1965. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Offers scientific and technical information on medical science and related fields using specialized databases and the analysis and processing of information; also bibliography, translations, training on electronic mail services. Medicine; Information services; Translating services; Libraries Record 766 of 1120 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (INCA) Ctra. de Tapaste Km. 3, San Jos‚ de Las Lajas, La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(64) 63867 TELEX: (028) 56195 EMAIL: inca@reduniv.cu CONTACT: Jos‚ Roberto Mart¡n Triana (Dir.) Hilari¢n Rodobaldo Ortiz P‚rez (VD, Res.) Rodolfo Plana Llorente (VD, Tech. Dev.) Founded in 1970. Part of: MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MES) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF BOTANY (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). Development and use of molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Development and techniques of micropropagation by tissue culture to obtain new varieties of plants resistant to soil diseases and salinity. Studies on the induction of mutations and somatic embryogenesis in liquid medium to obtain artificial seeds of different species of plants. Studies on propagation techniques, physiological and biochemical processes in different species under stress. Prospection, isolation and conservation of promisory microbiological species for biofertilization in different ecosystems. Biodiversity preservation. Engaged in the development of Azospirillum (biofertilizer for rice and sugar cane culture); Rhizobium (biofertilizer for soybean culture); Phytosanitary formulations against diseases in different species. Commercializes mixed inocula of biofertilizers obtained by fermentation for the nutrition of cultures; different Cuban varieties of potatoes as ANINCA, MARINCA, JORINCA, CUBANITA. Also commercializes /REVISTA CULTIVOS TROPICALES/ (Journal). Offers advising on assembly of biofactories, fermentative processes of biofertilizers, special techniques for accelerated reproduction, maintenance of in vitro germplasms, obtainment of phytosanitary immunizing products (ecologically innocuous). Biotechnology; Agriculture; Research; Plant cultures; Disease resistance; Plant resistance; Seeds; Synthetic seeds; Somatic embryogenesis; Biofertilizers; Nutrients; Glycine max; Saccharum officinarum; Oryza sativa; Germplasm; Rhizobium; Mutations; Plant propagation; Fermentation; Plant biotechnology; Tissue cultures; Plant varieties; Plant diseases; Solanum tuberosum; Microbiology; Publications; Micropropagation; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Nutrition; Plants; Genetics; Biodiversity; Nitrogen fixation; Azospirillum; Soils; Isolation; Conservation; Ecology Record 767 of 1120 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (INEN) Hospital "Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo", Zapata y D, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 329707 (53)(7) 327275 FAX: (53)(7) 332415 (53)(7) 332278 EMAIL: oma@inen.sld.cu CONTACT: Oscar Mateo de Acosta (Dir.) Founded in 1967. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SOCIETY OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF DIABETES (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF ANDROLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT (Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF MEDICINE HISTORY (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN SOCIETY OF DIABETES LATINOAMERICAN FEDERATION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL DIABETES FEDERATION EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF DIABETES (EASD) (Cuba). CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEONATAL SCREENING INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF DIABETES IN THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENTS AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (ADA) (Cuba). ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF NEW YORK (United States of America). ENDOCRINE SOCIETY (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION RESEARCH (ALIRH) ( Cuba). CUBAN SOCIETY OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ENDOCRINOLOGY FRENCH SOCIETY OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Cuba). DOMINICAN SOCIETY OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Cuba). Assistance and research center. Offers clinical endocrinology services. Integral medical care for diabetic patients: psychology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, nutrition and clinic specialities. Consultation on hormonal contraception and human reproduction, laboratory of hormones and clinical biochemistry. Develops new methods for the isotopic hormone determination. Its main research subjects are diabetes, reproduction, thyroid, endocrine aspects of aging and diagnostic methodology. Produces diagnostic kits mainly for the determination of hormones (insulin; growth hormone; profile thyroid T3, T4, TSH; gonadotropin, FSH, Gch, prolactin). Also makes software for applications in statistic tests, fundamainly to be applied in clinical laboratories, that are not available in traditional packages. Offers consulting services and collaborates in the design and statistical analysis of biomedical and psychosocial research. Research; Medical diagnostics; Hormones; Diabetes; Endocrinology; Endocrine system; Thyroid; T3; T4; Training courses; Consultancy services; Software; Health care; Health services; Human medicine; Gonadotrophins Record 768 of 1120 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HYGIENE, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY Calle Infanta N§ 1158, e. Llin s y Clavel, Centro Habana, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 781479 (53)(7) 705531-34 CONTACT: Pedro M s Bermejo (Dir.) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Carries out research, diagnostics and offers services in the epidemiological control of diseases, environmental pollution, intra-hospital infections, and school health. Health services; Biomedical research; Clinical research; Epidemiology; Microbiology; Pollution; Cross infections; Infectious diseases; Environment health; Health care; Human medicine Record 769 of 1120 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY (INOR) Calle 29 entre D y F, Vedado, Plaza de la Revoluci¢n, CP 10400, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 327297 (53)(7) 325737 TELEX: (028) 512662 HONCOL CU FAX: (53)(7) 328480 EMAIL: inor@infomed.sld.cu inor@ceniai.cu CONTACT: Rolando Camacho Rodr¡guez (Dir.) Enrique Castillo Otero (Deputy VD) Mar¡a del Carmen Barroso (Assist. VD) Leticia Fern ndez Garrote (VD, Res.) Racso Fern ndez Ortega (Head, Pub. Rel. Dpt.) Founded in 1961. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: CUBAN SOCIETY OF ONCOLOGY, RADIOBIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE ( Cuba). INTERNATIONAL UNION AGAINST CANCER (UICC) NATIONAL GROUP OF ONCOLOGY (Cuba). NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN FEDERATION OF CANCER SOCIETIES (FLASCA) (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN GROUP OF ONCOLOGY EDUCATION (GLEO) (Cuba). LATINOAMERICAN SOCIETY OF CANCER INSTITUTES (ALAIC) PANAMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PHO) (Cuba). Involved in molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Engaged in the generation and characterization of monoclonal antibodies IOR-T1, ANTI EGF-RECEPTOR for diagnostic and treatment. Recombinant alpha interferon and gamma recombinant in phase I and II and transfer factor are in phase of clinical tests. Develops equipment and software to use in nuclear medicine, acquisition and imaging processing and radiotherapy. Offers services of methodological assistance and statistics in research; training courses for graduates in immunology, biostatistics, etc. Offers services of preclinical pharmacological evaluation of antitumoral activity of new natural products, either synthetic or biotechnological. Develops automated systems for the management of the clinical and epidemiologic data; experimental and image data. Also offers services of health tourm. Monoclonal antibodies; Biotechnology; Cancer; Radiobiology; Radiochemicals; Radiodiagnostics; Nuclear medicine; Diagnostics; Alpha interferon; Tests; Equipmet; Software; Research; Immunology; Molecular immunology; Gamma interferon; Transfer factor; Training courses; Antibodies; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 770 of 1120 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SUGAR-CANE RESEARCH (INICA) Ave. Van Troi N§ 17203, Boyeros, CP 19210, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(683) 4098 (53)(683) 4694 FAX: (53)(7) 331218 CONTACT: Ismael Cu‚llar Ayala (Dir.) Guillermo G lvez (VD) Rafael Villegas Delgado (VD) Manuel E. S nchez Ferrer (VD) Alberto G¢mez (VD) Francisco M‚ndez Riscart (Head, Pub. & Intl. Rel.) Founded in 1964. Part of: MINISTRY OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY (MINAZ) (Cuba). Member of: BIOAGRICULTURAL FRONT (Cuba). NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PHYTOGENETIC RESOURCES (Cuba). INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SUGAR-CANE TECHNOLOGY (ISSCT) INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOIL SCIENCE GROUP OF LATIN AMERICAN SUGAR EXPORTERS COUNTRIES (GEPLACEA) SUCROMER S.A. (Cuba). FAO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF SOILS (SOTER-LA) CUBAN ASSOCIATION OF SUGAR-CANE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGISTS (ATAC) ( Cuba). Involved in molecular genetics, genetic engineering, plant biotechnology and biodiversity. Carries out studies on tissue culture and the micropropagation of sugar cane to obtain disease, drought and salinity resistant plants. Researches on antigens, biofertilizers, biopesticides, antisera, methods of immunochemistry diagnostics for plant diseases. Produces diagnostic media. Searches and evaluates resistance markers. Also develops methods of precocious selection. Working in agreement with the NATIONAL CENTER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CNIC), ( and the CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF LAS VILLA (. Collaborates with the National Systems of Phytogenetic Resources. Research; Plant resistance mechanisms; Micropropagation; Plant varieties; Antigens; Diagnostics; Antisera; Immunochemistry; Plant diseases; Markers; Tissue cultures; Plant biotechnology; Molecular genetics; Genetic engineering; Phytogenetics; Biofertilizers; Biodiversity; Soils; Agriculture; Saccharum officinarum; Sugar industry Record 771 of 1120 NATRON-CONSULTORIA E PROJETOS SA Rua Dom Gerardo, 35, 3 Andar, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20.000 Brazil TEL: (55)(21) 296 3966 TELEX: (021) 32481 CONTACT: Ford Campbell Williams (VP) Involved in the production of equipment and chemicals (e.g. sulfuric acid). Also works in gases, effluents and water treatment. Chemicals; Gases; Waste treatment; Water treatment; Equipmet; Sulfur Record 772 of 1120 NEURONIC S.A. Ave. 25 N§ 15202 esq. 158, Cubanac n, Playa, CP 12100, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 336568 (53)(7) 217442 FAX: (53)(7) 336707 EMAIL: neuronic@cneuro.cu cnc@ax.apc.org CONTACT: Carlos Bilbao Fern ndez (Gen. Man.) Ernesto P‚rez Cordero (Mktg. Man.) Jos‚ Marcial Barros (Assist. Man., Tech.) Carlos Lee Fong (Fin. Man.) Founded in 1991. Part of: COUNCIL OF STATE (Cuba). Agent of: CUBAN CENTER OF NEUROSCIENCES (CNC) (Cuba). UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTE. CENTER OF MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS (CBM) (Cuba). Commercializes high-technology medical equipment for neurosciences as: MEDICIC 32 channel digital electroencephalograph; NEURONICA for digital electroencephalograph and evoked potentials; TRACKWALKER program package for the acquisition and analysis of EEG, brain mapping, evoked potentials of long latency, study of sleep, EEG video; MINDTRACER program package for the automatic stimulation including psychological tasks; SENSEWITNESS program package for the obtainment and analysis of evoked potentials of short latency. Offers training and technical assistance in the exploitation of the marketable technologies. Subsidiaries: BEIJING NEUKE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO. LTD. (People's Republic of China). IC NEURONIC ZARAGOZA (Spain). Medical equipment; Brain; Neurology; Commercialization; Evoked potentials; Analyses; Brain mapping; Engineering services; Training courses Record 773 of 1120 NOVO INDUSTRI DO BRAZIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. Rua Proffesor Francisco, Ribeiro 683, CEP 83700 Araucaria, PR Brazil TEL: (55)(41) 233 7744 TELEX: 410503 FAX: (55)(41) 222 5732 CONTACT: Victor Barbosa (Pres.) Provider of enzymes as well as pharmaceutical products. Enzymes; Drugs Record 774 of 1120 NOVO NORDISK Rue Bonne Foi 68-74, PO Box 244, Port-au-Prince Haiti HTI) TEL: (509)(1) 30515/8 TELEX: +509 34 90128 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Drugs; Raw materials; Market Record 775 of 1120 NOVO NORDISK 34 Maagdenstraat, PO Box 990, Paramaribo Suriname SUR) TEL: (597)(97) 72527 Commercializes pharmaceutical raw materials and pharmaceuticals. Market; Drugs; Raw materials Record 776 of 1120 NOVO, SA PO Box 60288, Caracas 1060-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 927 476 (58)(2) 927 565 TELEX: 27419 Bioindustrial group. Involved in pharmaceutical and enzyme production. Enzymes; Drugs Record 777 of 1120 NUCLEBRAS Campo do Cercado Km 20.6, CX. P. 961, Pocos de Caldas, MG 37700 Brazil TEL: (55)(31) 721 9222 Involved in the chemicals production by biometallurgy. Also works in bacterial leaching of uranium, microbial reduction of sulphate for sulphur production. Carries out investigations on mineral bioleaching of uranium and sulphur bioleaching and production. Bacterial leaching; Chemicals; Minerals; Biometallurgy; Sulfur; Research Record 778 of 1120 NUCLEO TECNOLOGICO EDUCACIONAL PARA A SAUDE (NUTES/CLATES) Centro de Ciencias da Saude, BL. H Cidade Universitaria UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20910 Brazil Produces equipment (computers) for biomedicine use. Biomedicine; Computation; Equipmet Record 779 of 1120 OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC HOSPITAL "EUSEBIO HERNANDEZ" Calle 31 N§ 8409, Marianao, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 205911 CONTACT: Patricia Pedroso (Dir.) Julio Mora (VD) Carmen J. L¢pez (Specs.) Founded in 1939. Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Researches the property of IFNL in relation to pregnant women with viral hepatitis B who had just delivered normal new borns because it doesn't penetrate the human placenta. Research; Gamma interferon; Hepatitis; Pregnancy; Viral diseases; Health care; Health services; Human medicine Record 780 of 1120 OFICINA REGIONAL DE PRODUCCION VEGETAL PARA AMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE. FAO PO Box 10095, Ave. Santa Mar¡a 6700, Santiago de Chile Chile TEL: (56)(2) 288 056 TELEX: 340279 FAOCHI CK FAX: (56)(2) 484 312 CONTACT: Rafael Moreno (VD) Juan Izquierdo (Editor) Coordinator of the Plant Biotechnology Program in Latin America and the Caribbean. Editor of: /CatBio, Cat logo Regional de Laboratorios de Biotecnolog¡a Vegetal/ with institutional information about institutions and laboratories dedicated to plant biotechnology. Publications; Biotechnology; Information services Record 781 of 1120 ORFAQUIM, S.A. DE C.V. Ave. Antoine Lavoisier N§ 22 Parque Industrial Cuamatla 54730 Cuatitl n Izcalli, Estado de M‚xico Mexico TEL: (52)(5) 872 5066 FAX: (52)(5) 872 5376 CONTACT: Martha Moya (Chief, Traffic) Founded in 1983. Exports penicillin G benzathine, penicillin G sodium, penicillin G potassium, penicillin G procaine. Penicillins; Drugs; Antibiotics Record 782 of 1120 ORGANIZACION FARMACEUTICA AMERICANA SA Carrera 34 N§ 18-31, Apartado A‚reo 5198, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 237 7377 Subsidiary of: MCKESSON (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 783 of 1120 ORSABE, S.A. DE C.V. Eje Norte Sur y Calle 13 Este N§3 CIVAC 62500 Cuernavaca, Mor. Mexico TEL: (52)(73) 191 382 (52)(73) 190 795 FAX: (52)(73) 191 121 CONTACT: Felipe Mart¡nez Rodr¡guez (Mgr., Fin.) Founded in 1975. Exports sodium cloxacillin, sodium dicloxacilline, trihydrated amoxiline, hydrated ampicillin. Ampicillin; Drugs; Antibiotics; Amoxicillin; Dicloxacillin; Cloxacillin Record 784 of 1120 ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL "FRANK PAIS" Ave. 51 N§ 19603 entre 196 y 202, La Lisa, CP 13500, Ciudad de La Habana Cuba TEL: (53)(7) 219531-36 (53)(7) 201620-29 TELEX: (028) 511983 ORTO CU FAX: (53)(7) 331422 CONTACT: Rodrigo Alvarez Cambras (Dir.) Jos‚ L¢pez Cabrera (VD) Part of: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MINSAP) (Cuba). Member of: WESTERN HAVANA SCIENCE PARK (Cuba). IBEROAMERICAN ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY (OISS) International center for the treatment of orthopaedic and traumatological pathologies. Research and development to preserve tissues, to stimulate the osseous callus, endoprostheses, external fixers, partial and total articular mass grafts, osseous transport of tissues, orthopaedic prosthesis and orthosis, aids for every-day life activities and specific clinical and pathological entities. It hosts the Ibero American School of Orthopaedia and Traumatology, of the Ibero American Organization of Social Security (OISS). Commercializes RALCA external fixers for the treatment of different osseous pathologies; endoprostheses; implants; orthopaedic surgical instruments; orthopaedic surgery tables; plates and screws of internal compression; blood by-products; orthopaedic shoes; prostheses; orthopaedic orthosis; intramedullary endoprostheses; minifixers. Offers postgraduate courses on orthopaedia and traumatology; technical pregraduate and postgraduate teaching in orthopaedia and traumatology; pregraduate courses for medicine students on orthopaedic and traumatological subjects. Also offers neurological restauration services. Health care; Instrumentation; Research; Health services; Implants; Biomedical research; Surgery; Training courses; Orthopedics; Traumatology; Medical instruments; Bones; Medical equipment; Human diseases; Conservation; Tissues; Prosthesis; Blood derivatives; Medicine Record 785 of 1120 OXIGENIO DO BRASIL S/A Praca Nami Jafet, 44, CX. P. 42341, Sao Paulo, SP 04.205 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 274 2033 Manufactures equipment for oxygen industry. Oxygen; Equipmet Record 786 of 1120 PALENZONA & CIA CA Edificio Palenzona, calle del Arenal, Urb. La Trinidad, Apartado 80971, Caracas 1081-A Venezuela TEL: (58)(2) 932 111 Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 787 of 1120 PARAIBA FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Laboratory of Biomass Energy, PB 58.397 Brazil Develops methods for biogas and fertilizer production by anaerobic digestion of wastes (e.g. cattle manures). Anaerobic digestion; Biogas; Cattle; Fertilizers; Manure; Wastes; Bioconversion; Fermentation; Biofuels; Bioenergy; Energy; Renewable energy; Biomass; Agriculture; Biotechnology Record 788 of 1120 PARKE-DAVIS & CIA DE ARGENTINA S.A. Sarmiento 3401, 1196 Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (54)(1) 860 072 Manufactures antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation; Bioconversion; Biotechnology Record 789 of 1120 PASCAL-DESTILARIA DE ALCOOL CALIFORNIA LTDA. Rua Armando Salles, 136-A, 17700 Oswaldo Cruz, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(189) 612 206 (55)(189) 612 207 Produces ethanol by fermentation. Ethanol; Fermentation; Distillery; Bioconversion; Alcohols Record 790 of 1120 PAULO ABIB ENGENHARIA SA. Rua Cap. Francisco T. Nogueira, 154, Lapa CX. P. 8398 Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 263 5055 CONTACT: Marcelo Marize Veiga Involved in the chemicals production. Also works in bacterial leaching, investigating aspects such as the purification of quartz by Aspergillus niger. Aspergillus; Bacterial leaching; Chemicals; Purification; Research Record 791 of 1120 PECPLAN-BRADESCO Cidade de Deus, Vila Yara, Osasco, SP Brazil Involved in cattle breeding activities (e.g. artificial insemination). Artificial insemination; Cattle breeding Record 792 of 1120 PEROXIDOS DO BRASIL LTDA. Ave. Paulista, 2001, 14 Andar, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(11) 454 4914 Involved in the chemicals production. Chemicals Record 793 of 1120 PESQUISA E DESENVOLVIMIENTO SA (BIOFERM) Praca Carlos Chagas, 49, Belo Horizonte, MG 30.170 Brazil CONTACT: Joseph Thiemann Involved in studies on enzyme immobilization. Chemicals; Enzyme immobilization; Research Record 794 of 1120 PETROALCOOL S/C LTDA. Rua XV de Novembro, 944/7, 13400 Piracicaba, SP Brazil TEL: (55)(194) 341 012 (55)(194) 341 323 Subsidiary of: PFIZER INC. (United States of America). Offers consultancy services for alcohol producers. Consultancy services; Alcohols Record 795 of 1120 PFIZER SA Ctra. Bosa N§ 70-64, Apartado A‚reo 5641, Bogot Colombia TEL: (57)(1) 775 4200 Subsidiary of: PFIZER INC. (United States of America). Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 796 of 1120 PFIZER SA Apartado 10202, 1000 San Jos‚ Costa Rica TEL: (506) 382 101 Dedicated to the production of antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 797 of 1120 PFIZER SA PO Box 2917, Ave. Venezuela 5415, San Miguel, Lima 100 Peru TEL: (54)(1) 512 570 Subsidiary of: PFIZER INC. (United States of America). Produces antibiotics by fermentation. Drugs; Antibiotics; Fermentation Record 798 of 1120 PFIZER SA Edificio Multi