Broad Institute
Broad Institute
The Broad Institute (pronounced /broʊd/), officially known as the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is a biomedical and genomic research center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The institute is named after its founding benefactors, Eli and Edythe Broad.
Etymology
The Broad Institute is named after its founding benefactors, Eli Broad and Edythe Broad. The name "Broad" is of English origin and is pronounced /broʊd/.
History
The Broad Institute was officially launched in 2004, following the success of the Human Genome Project and the Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research. The institute was formed to build upon these achievements and to create a new model for collaborative, interdisciplinary research in the genomic era.
Research
The Broad Institute conducts research in a wide range of areas, including genomics, computational biology, genetic disease, cancer research, and infectious disease. The institute's research is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise in biology, chemistry, computer science, medicine, and other fields.
Collaborations
The Broad Institute collaborates with many other institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, and Harvard Medical School. These collaborations allow the institute to leverage the expertise and resources of these institutions to advance its research goals.
Related Terms
- Genomics: The study of genomes, including the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genes.
- Computational Biology: The application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, behavioral, and social systems.
- Genetic Disease: A disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome.
- Cancer Research: The scientific study of cancer, including its causes, effects, and ways of prevention.
- Infectious Disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Broad Institute
- Wikipedia's article - Broad Institute
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