A worldwide network of researchers, academics, and scientists sharing resources, tools, and knowledge to push the boundaries of biological sciences — together.
Founded in 1996 by Chin Hoon Lau, Internet Biologist (I.B.) is a non-profit independent international platform for the advancement of biological sciences and academic scholarship through the Internet.
We strive to foster virtual connections between biologists at disparate locations, provide training opportunities for research scientists, and support the integration of Internet tools into their research.
Internet Biologist includes Academic Advisors who bridge virtual initiatives with established institutions, a Technical Team with extensive field experience, and Administrators pioneering online innovations for the international biological research community.
Experts bridging virtual initiatives with established research and academic institutions worldwide.
Specialists with extensive experience developing and maintaining scientific tools and platforms.
Pioneering online innovations with exceptional emulative value for the I.B. community.
All resources, tools, and research insights are freely available to participating scientists.
Biologists in academia and industry around the world collaborate to expand research resources and share solutions.
Active contributors across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond, driving research in genomics, ecology, and biodiversity.
A dense network spanning Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa with collaborative projects in microbiology and botany.
Dynamic contributor communities in China, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia advancing molecular biology research.
Active collaborator regions include:
Through specialized programs, I.B. promotes tool development, biological modeling, and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.
Centralizing access to biological data, research publications, and experimental tools for scientists in resource-scarce environments worldwide.
Data AccessA curated index of digital biological resources, enabling researchers to discover and contribute validated tools, protocols, and datasets.
IndexingConnecting distributed research teams through virtual collaboration environments, fostering mentorship and peer review at scale.
CollaborationEducation and visualization of biological models in 3D — making advanced molecular structures accessible to students and researchers globally.
Visualization"Through collective minds and ease of access to research tools, our participants continue their virtual union and benefit from the informal guidance towards individual research solutions."
— Internet Biologist Mission Statement
We collaborate with leading suppliers and specialists to bring our community access to professional laboratory equipment and design expertise.
Turnkey laboratory design and installation services — from bespoke benching and fume hoods to full 2D/3D planning and ergonomic workspace optimization.
Professional e-commerce platform specializing in climate chambers for research laboratories — temperature, humidity, CO₂ and environmental simulation equipment for precise experimental control.
Professional e-commerce specialist for laboratory-grade autoclaves and sterilizers — high-pressure steam sterilization solutions for research labs, medical facilities, and industry.