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

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CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2026 Update

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The Genome Editing Playbook Is Different in Neurons

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Google.org Supports AI Science Research at the IGI

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

arabidopsis plants growing in small containers with white flowers
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How a Tiny Plant is Providing Surprising Insights into How We Age

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

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CRISPR Clinical Trials 2026

Publications

Targeting cancer-specific mutations with RNA-triggered chromatin shredding

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