IDIBGI - Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta

Biomedical research in Girona

IDIBGI (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta) is a biomedical research institute based in Salt, in Girona province. It is organized into 27 research groups and brings together more than 300 researchers. According to figures the institute publishes for 2024, its researchers produced 344 original research articles and had 242 active clinical trials.

Research and innovation

The institute organizes its work into research areas and cross-cutting programs, including clinical research and research data management. It also has an innovation area focused on innovation strategy and management and on transferring research results.

Scientific services

IDIBGI makes a range of technical services available to research groups and outside users:

• Biobank
• Flow cytometry and cell sorting
• Translational genomics
• Pyrosequencing
• MagPix equipment
• Drosophila Fly Room
• Ultracentrifuge
• Medical imaging
• Clinical trials unit
• Statistics unit
• Project management office
• Research Ethics Committee for Medicinal Products (CEIm)

Public outreach and philanthropy

The institute offers science outreach, including short talks and events at the European Researchers' Night. Its philanthropy program includes Friends of IDIBGI and a portfolio of projects open to donations. The institute also publishes annual reports and lists job opportunities on its website.

Location and contact

IDIBGI is located at Parc Hospitalari Martí i Julià, Edifici M2, C/ Dr. Castany s/n, 17190 Salt (Girona). Phone: +34 872 987 087. General email: fundacio@idibgi.org. Communications: comunicacio@idibgi.org.