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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 →
Petr Skopintzev and Isabel Esain Garcia working in the Doudna Lab looking at a molecular structure on a computer monitor
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IGI Researchers Design Functional Genome Editors Using a Novel AI Method

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Using Robotics to Target Parkinson's Disease & More

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

Hand holding an inflorescence of Indian mustard with bright yellow flowers
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IGI Researchers to Expand Self-Cloning Crop Technology for Indian Farmers

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

Geisel Library at UC San Diego
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UC San Diego Partners with Innovative Genomics Institute on the Next Generation of Genome Editing

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

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CRISPR Clinical Trials 2026

Publications

Y-linked editors for invasive rodent control

Molecular Biology and Evolution

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