Institute of Genetics and Biophysics (IGB)

The Institute was founded in 1962 by Adriano Buzzati-Traverso and currently is strong of 47 Scientists and 50 administrative and technical staff. The research groups host approximately 150 research trainees (undergraduate and graduate students, and post-docs). Research activities are carried out in 2.538 square meters of laboratory space and are focused on human diseases, genetics, developmental and stem cell biology as well as biotechnology for environment and agriculture.