Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI)

Scientists at the FMI pursue basic biomedical research, making use of genetic approaches in model organisms, detailed proteomic and genomic analyses, quantitative and live fluorescence imaging structure determination in their studies of the mechanisms of cancer, epigenetics and neurobiology. The FMI has established cutting-edge technology platforms that develop and exploit new tools for research, placing FMI scientists at the forefront of biomedical discovery.