Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Research institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Russia.
The Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology is a research facility of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow specializing in genetics, biotechnology, and cellular biology. The institution houses extensive laboratories and multiple research departments working on fundamental and applied science.
The facility was founded in 1957 as the Institute of Radiation and Physicochemical Biology and received its current name in 1988 to honor Vladimir Engelhardt. This renaming marked a shift toward molecular biological research and recognition of his scientific contributions.
The institute maintains strong connections with international scientific communities through regular conferences, workshops, and collaborative research programs with global institutions.
The institute is located on Vavilova Street in Moscow and is accessible for scientific visits. Visitors should arrange access in advance to tour the facilities or meet with researchers.
The institute focuses on oncogenomics and plant genomics as well as studying genetic elements and their evolution. These specialized research areas make it an important center for understanding genetic mechanisms in disease and plant science.
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