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Advancing genomics research for a better world

Founded by Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna, the Innovative Genomics Institute is using genome engineering to solve humanity’s greatest problems in health, climate, and sustainable agriculture.

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Research Programs

Advancing Genome Engineering
CRISPR AI & Machine Learning CRISPR for the Microbiome CRISPR Delivery Collective More →
Human Health
Microbiome Editing for Health Center for Translational Genomics Sickle Cell Initiative More →
Climate & Sustainable Agriculture
Plant Genomics & Transformation Facility CRISPR for Climate Change Microbiome Editing for Climate More →
Public Impact
CRISPR Affordability & Accessibility Women in Enterprising Science Program Benefitting Farmers Around the World More →
Jennifer Doudna and Jingkun Zeng at the Innovative Genomics Institute
News

New CRISPR Technique Selectively Shreds Cancer Cells, Including “Undruggable” Cancers

Review

CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2026 Update

Brad Ringesien, David Schaffer, Jennifer Doudna and Rich Lyons at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new IGI - Bakar Labs Building
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IGI Breaks Ground on New Building at UC Berkeley

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Using Robotics to Target Parkinson's Disease

Fyodor Urnov and Petros Giannikopoulos in the lab at the IGI
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CRISPR Cures On-Demand Explained

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A Tiny Genome Editor for Precision Breeding in Plants

Aysel Ogul, an undergraduate research assistant at the IGI, pipetting in the lab with her mentor Kevin Briseno
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IGI Announces a New Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures to Expand Access to Rare Disease Therapies

CRISPR Resources

Review

CRISPR in Food & Agriculture
Education

CRISPRpedia: The CRISPR Textbook
Education

CRISPR Made Simple
Creative Commons Illustrations

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Cas Protein Wiki

CasPEDIA
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Illustrated Glossary
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CRISPR Clinical Trials 2026

Publications

Efficient CRISPR-Cas9 delivery and transgene-free multiplex genome editing in plants using cymbidium mosaic virus-derived vectors

Plant Journal

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