Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)
IRB Barcelona is a world-class research centre engaged in basic and applied biomedical science. Researchers work across five multidisciplinary programmes, and are supported by a wide range of cutting-edge scientific facilities and services.
The convergence of biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology is unique at IRB Barcelona and opens a strategic window to gain insight into basic molecular processes in diseases such as cancer and metastasis, diabetes, Alzheimer's and rare disorders.
Key Facts IRB Barcelona
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84.3% in Q1, and 69.2% in D1 journals, during year 2017.
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Number of ongoing European Research Council grants.
142
Participation in international research projects and networks, in year 2017.
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Number of active spin-offs stemming from IRB Barcelona.
The Severo Ochoa - Maria de Maeztu brand should serve as a seal of quality to inspire philanthropy and support for science, with the guarantee that donations will be put to good use.
Francesc Posas
Director at IRB Barcelona
