Institute of Human Genetics PAS
The Institute of Human Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGC PAN) in Poznań is a leading center for human genetics in Poland. The Institute’s main areas of research include cytogenetics, molecular genetics, cellular pathology, reproductive biology, mutagenesis, and biotechnology. The research conducted at the institute also covers topics related to transgenesis, epigenetics, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
Areas
cytogenetics, molecular genetics, cellular pathology, reproductive biology, mutagenesis, and biotechnology
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The unit’s research aims to elucidate the molecular basis of diseases, with a particular focus on genetically determined diseases, cancers, fertility disorders, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. The staff strive to understand the genetic and molecular basis of diseases and to apply the results obtained in clinical practice. This is achieved through cooperation with domestic and foreign clinical centers and the establishment of an Innovative Medical Center dedicated to disease diagnosis.
In order to understand the basic mechanisms of disorders and susceptibility to the aforementioned diseases, modern molecular biology technologies are used in research, together with cytogenetic and immunological techniques. For many years, the Institute has been developing expertise focused on regenerative medicine and the use of stem cells and tissue engineering. Research is carried out in five scientific and research departments, two specialist laboratories, and independent research groups.
The Institute has scientific category A in the field of medical sciences and the right to award doctoral and postdoctoral degrees in medical sciences. It also educates young scientists as part of the Poznań Doctoral School of the Polish Academy of Sciences Institutes. It is also a valued partner in extensive cooperation with institutions in Poland and abroad.