<p>The SMAD2 protein can have two orientations. Green indicates the open configuration that allows DNA binding and red the closed configuration, which is incompatible with such binding. Maria J. Macias, IRB Barcelona.</p>
    Scientific news
    Scientists decipher the keys underlying the differences between SMAD2 and SMAD3, two almost identical transcription factors but with distinct roles
    Genes & Development
    <p>Predictive decision trees optimized to decide if a cancer mutation will become visible to the immune system. Rik G.H. Lindeboom, Radboud University.</p>
    Scientific news
    Scientists build machine learning-based algorithm to predict which cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy
    Nature Genetics
    <p>Toni Gabaldón and his team.</p>
    Scientific news
    Like an instruction manual, the genome groups genes together for convenience
    Nature Microbiology

    All News

    Research

    Research Structure

    Events

    18 Nov - 20 Nov
    Immunotherapy beyond cancer. A cure for age-related diseases
    Institut d'Estudis Catalans (IEC), Barcelona
    21 Nov
    Practical Demonstration of the iGONAD (Genome-editing via Oviductal Nucleic Acids Delivery)
    Sala 21 November. T-I R1 - Sala 22 November. T-I R3, Parc Cientific de Barcelona
    22 Nov
    At the poles of cellular aging: spindle microtubule organizing centers as guardians of replicative lifespan
    Fèlix Serratosa, Parc Cientific de Barcelona
    Speaker:
    Prof. Dr. Erich Wanker, Head Neuroproteomics and Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases. Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association. Berlin, Germany.

    All events

    Young Scientist

    Undergraduate Programme

    A training programme for future generations of researchers

    Predoctoral Programme

    A solid foundation for a successful career in biomedicine

    Postdoctoral Programme

    Support and opportunity for postdocs at a critical stage in their careers

    Investor working

    Technology Transfer

    The IRB Barcelona Innovation Department focusses on the protection, development and commercialization of the discoveries and inventions of our scientists

    Public engagement activities

    Public Engagement and Science Education activities at IRB Barcelona are designed to inform, encourage and support a variety of audiences in themes related to biomedicine

    • Recognized as: Logo Severo Ochoa
    • Logo HR Excellence