Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics

Mission

The UC Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics (IGB) is dedicated to:

fostering innovative basic and applied research in genomics and bioinformatics;

working with established companies, start-ups, government agencies, and standards bodies to develop and transition the technologies to widespread and practical application;

educating the next generation of computational biologists; and

supporting the public service mission of the University of California in developing the economic basis of the State of California.