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The Institute of Zoology is one of the 25 research institutions which belong to the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM).

The Institute of Zoology has its origin in 1947, initially as a Sector of Zoology within the Moldavian Base of Scientific Research of the Academy of Sciences of USSR, afterwards as a Sector of Zoology in the Institute of Biology of the Moldavian Branch of the AS of USSR (since 1957). In 1961, the Sector of Zoology was transformed into the Institute of Zoology of the ASM.

The Institute of Zoology is a prestigious scientific and methodical center, which coordinates and conducts fundamental and applied researches, as well as training of high qualified research staff in zoology, entomology, parasitology, helminthology, hydrobiology, ichthyology, and ecology. The institute is one of the leading research bodies of the country in the field of conservation of wildlife biodiversity, working out the scientific basis for the development of aquaculture and fish culture in Moldova.

Over the years a number of scientific schools were founded within the institute, as the School of Hydrobiology (by acad. M. Iaroşenco and acad. I. Toderaş), Ornithology (acad. I. Ganea), and Parasitology (acad. A. Spassky), which still continue their fruitful activity.

The originality and competitiveness of the institute researches are confirmed by successful participations in numerous international projects, by many obtained invention patents, and awarded gold, silver and bronze medals, national and international diplomas.

Accreditation profile of the institute: Zoology, diversity, monitoring and sustainable use of animal world in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Address: 1, Academiei street, MD-2028, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 
Phone: (373) 22-73-98-09 
Fax: (373) 22 -73-98-09, (373) 22-73-12-55 
E-mail: izoolasm@yahoo.com 
Official page: www.zoology.asm.md

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