Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
An international biomedical research institute in Barcelona specializing in genomics and gene regulation, with research programs, scientific services, training, and public events.
About Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
Biomedical research in Barcelona
Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute based in Barcelona. It occupies 7,500 square meters across floors four through six of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), at 88 Dr. Aiguader Street in Vila Olímpica, next to Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts.
Research
CRG develops research programs in genomics and gene regulation. Its community includes faculty, staff scientists, and alumni, and its researchers regularly publish in scientific journals. Projects include the Barcelona Collaboratorium. The institute is part of the CERCA research network, holds the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence accreditation, and has the HR Excellence in Research award.
Scientific services
Through its Core Technologies Programme, CRG provides scientific resources including the European Genome-Phenome Archive (EGA), the PRBB μFabLab, and neuroscience resources.
Training and careers
CRG offers training for undergraduate and master's students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and other professionals. It also posts job opportunities, recruits group leaders, and runs career development programs, including relocation support for people moving to Barcelona.
Technology transfer and events
The institute has a Technology & Business Development office and organizes scientific events such as CRG Scientific Sessions, PRBB-CRG Sessions, PRBB Computational Genomics Seminars, and public outreach activities.
Governance and affiliations
CRG's Board of Trustees includes the Government of Catalonia, Spain's Ministry of Science and Innovation, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and Fundación "la Caixa". The institute is a member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, SOMMa, the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, EU-LIFE, Core for Life, and AseBio.
Contact
- Address: 88 Dr. Aiguader Street, PRBB Building, Barcelona 08003, Spain.
- Phone: +34 93 316 01 00.
- Fax: +34 93 316 00 99.
- General inquiries: communications@crg.eu.
- Press: omar.jamshed@crg.eu.
- Website technical issues: webadmin@crg.eu.
Genomics, gene regulation, biomedical research, and scientific training