Babraham Institute
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Babraham Research Campus, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AT, United Kingdom
Babraham Institute at a glance
About Babraham Institute
The Babraham Institute, a life science research Institute near Cambridge, UK, is dedicated to fundamental discoveries that enhance lifelong health and wellbeing. Its ground-breaking research in human biology drives innovative advances in health protection.
The Institute's research is organized into three main programmes: Epigenetics, Signalling, and Immunology, with a focus on ageing mechanisms. Each programme leads collaborative initiatives, with 80% of research groups partnering with industry. Collaborations range from short-term projects to long-term strategic partnerships.
Research expertise spans: aging mechanisms, metabolism, gene regulation, stem cell biology, human development, tissue regeneration, cellular stress responses, protein quality control, lysosome function, oxidative stress, and autophagy.
Eight state-of-the-art scientific facilities, developed with UKRI-BBSRC investment, support the Institute's research:
1. Bioinformatics
2. Biological Chemistry
3. Biological Support Unit
4. Flow Cytometry
5. Gene Targeting
6. Genomics
7. Imaging
8. Mass Spectrometry
These cutting-edge facilities are accessible to external organizations, enhancing research capabilities across the scientific community.
