The Institute of Zoology (IOZ) of CAS – 中国科学院动物研究所 is a government-funded research institution specializing in zoological sciences. It has played a pivotal role in the development of several sub-disciplines in China, including entomology, animal ecology, and experimental embryology. IOZ has made significant contributions to the country, including the successful control of China’s chronic agricultural pest, the locust, as well as the management of other pest insects and rodents. It has also been instrumental in the establishment of nature reserves, the conservation of species such as the giant panda and crested ibis, and advancements in reproduction, contraception, and fish nuclear transfer.
Since the implementation of the CAS Knowledge Innovation Program, IOZ has seen rapid advancements in scientific research. It currently operates three state key laboratories and two CAS key laboratories:
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology
- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology
- CAS Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution
The Zoological Museum of IOZ houses over 6.1 million animal specimens, and several field stations and research bases contribute significantly to its research programs.
IOZ employs 420 staff members and is affiliated with five societies and organizations:
- Zoological Society of China
- Entomological Society of China
- International Society of Zoological Sciences
- Editorial Committee of Fauna Sinica
- Chinese Endangered Species Scientific Commission, PRC
Research at IOZ addresses both basic and applied sciences to meet national and public demands in agriculture, biodiversity, ecology, human health, and reproductive biology. Key research focuses include pest and rodent control, wildlife-borne infectious disease prevention, zoological systematics and evolutionary biology, conservation of endangered species, reproduction and developmental biology, and molecular breeding of livestock.
More information: http://english.ioz.cas.cn/au/.
