The National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) "Genetics – Frontiers in Genetics – Genes, Chromosomes and Development" studies the function and regulation of certain genes during development, as well as their role in maintaining health or favouring the emergence of pathologies. The NCCR "Genetics" promotes exchanges between the different research groups, most of them in the Lake Geneva Region, investigating gene expression, chromosome structure and organism development. This collaboration has led to the creation of five biotechnological platforms. This shared infrastructure gives the scientific community and private sector access to the latest analytical technology and unique molecular tools. In order to promote research and teaching in the field of Genome Sciences, the University of Geneva has established the new interfaculty institute, the “Institute of Genetics and Genomics in Geneva (iGE3)”. The NCCR Genetics postgraduate programme attracts talented individuals from all over the world.
Home institution: Université de Genève
Finances
2009 – 2013: CHF 24'218'317 (total); SNSF funding: 8'500'000
2005 – 2008: CHF 53'802'605 (total); SNSF funding: 16'000'000
2001 – 2004: CHF 48'338'426 (total); SNSF funding: 18'463'400