TUESDAY 3 JULY 2001

INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TRUST PLC
(THE "COMPANY") APPOINTS UBS WARBURG AS BROKER TO THE COMPANY

The Board of International Biotechnology Trust Plc (IBT) today announced the appointment, with immediate effect, of UBS Warburg Ltd. ("UBS Warburg") as broker and adviser to the Company.

Kate Bingham, General Partner at Schroder Ventures Life Sciences, advisors to IBT, commented on the appointment:

"UBS Warburg has a large and experienced investment trust as well as healthcare team. We believe this combination of experience, coupled with a leading position in the market makes them an excellent broker to IBT."

Ivo Coulson, Executive Director at UBS Warburg said:

"We are delighted to be working with the Schroder Venture Life Sciences (SVLS) team, which has been appointed as the advisors to IBT. SVLS's hands-on approach and its global presence will add value to IBT's investment portfolio."

For further information, please contact:

Schroders Investment Managers
John Spedding
Tel: 020 7658 3206
F. 0207 658 2422
Email: john.spedding@schroders.com

Schroder Ventures Life Sciences
Jodie Van Elst
Tel: 020 7421 7070
Fax: 020 7421 7077
Email: jodie.vanelst@svlifesciences.com

GCI Financial
Annabel O'Connor
Tel: 020 7398 0800
Fax: 020 7398 0888
Email:aoconnor@gcifinancial.com