Broad Institute, Research institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
The Broad Institute combines researchers from MIT, Harvard, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals to study genomics and advance biomedical research across multiple disciplines.
The organization opened in 2004 after the completion of the project to map human genetic material made new lines of inquiry possible. Eli and Edythe Broad provided the initial major funding that allowed the construction of laboratories and research spaces.
The institute maintains partnerships with global scientists through centers like the Carlos Slim Center, connecting researchers across the Americas for genomic studies.
The building stands at 415 Main Street in Cambridge and offers public exhibits on scientific topics at the Discovery Center. Access is free, and visitors can stop by during opening hours to learn more about the research work.
The facility can process large amounts of genetic data in short time spans and creates disease models for medical research. Scientists also examine mechanisms in cancer to find new treatment approaches.
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