iGE3

The Institute of Genetics and Genomics in Geneva

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Humanities
RESEARCH

State of the art research on human genetics,
development, evolution, ethical issues
around the genome.

Research section
EDUCATION

Participation in the PhD programs of the UNIGE
and continuation of the PhD program created
by the former NCCR Frontiers in Genetics.

Education section
SERVICES

Core facilities and services intended
for the biological and biomedical research community
of the University of Geneva.

Services section

DNA under the surveillance of the physician’s stethoscope.

About Us

iGE3, the Institute of Genetics and Genomics of Geneva, is a dynamic structure of the University of Geneva to promote research and teaching related to the human and other genomes. Our ambition is to understand life in the light of the structure, variation and function of genomes, and to contribute to the promotion of health based on the studies of the various human genomes.

Stylianos E. Antonarakis - Co-founder and former director of iGE3

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Latest News

Posted on January 10, 2019

New iGE3 member - Ramesh Pillai

We are pleased to welcome Prof. Ramesh Pillai as a new faculty member of the iGE3. Ramesh Pillai is a professor at the Department of Molecular Biology of the Faculty of Science.

Posted on January 10, 2019

New iGE3 member - Guillaume Andrey

We are pleased to welcome Prof. Guillaume Andrey as a new faculty member of the iGE3. Guillaume Andrey is an assistant professor at the Department of Genetic Medicine and Development of the Faculty of Medicine.

Posted on November 27, 2018

Life Sciences Seminar Series
Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz

Pathways of organelle-organelle cross-talk
and their role(s) in cell metabolism and homeostasis

Seminar given by Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Sciences II, Auditorium A150. Host: Jean Gruenberg.

Posted on January 15, 2019

Jeudis de la Faculté de médecine - Chapitres choisis

Fate and freedom in the developing brain

Séminaire donné par le Prof. Denis Jabaudon, Département des Neurosciences Fondamentales, Faculté de Médecine - Jeudi 24 janvier 2019, 12 h 30, CMU, Auditoire A. Franceschetti / C150.

Posted on October 19, 2018

LS² Annual Meeting 2019

Cell biology from tissue to nucleus

The LS2 Annual Meeting 2019 will be held on the 14th and 15th of February, 2019, at the Irchel Campus of the University of Zurich.

Posted on January 11, 2019

Gonfler nos cellules pour observer leur vie intérieure

Des chercheurs de l’UNIGE ont développé une technique permettant de visualiser des éléments cellulaires avec une résolution inégalée en microscopie optique.

Posted on December 19, 2018

Surveiller l’environnement grâce à l’intelligence artificielle

Des chercheurs de l’UNIGE ont développé une méthode qui allie la génomique et les outils d’apprentissage automatique pour explorer la biodiversité microbienne des écosystèmes.

Posted on November 28, 2018

Le cheval de Troie du staphylocoque doré

Des chercheurs de l'UNIGE ont identifié un mécanisme qui permet au staphylocoque doré de détourner à son profit une structure mise en place par les cellules humaines, afin de les détruire et d’envahir l’organisme.

Publications

Publications in the frame of iGE3 - Years 2012 - 2019

Open positions

Master, PhD and postdoc positions available

Latest iGE3 members

Ramesh Pillai
Guillaume Andrey
Marc Abramowicz

Highlights

Focus on selected publications - Press releases from the UNIGE

News and events

Events of interest

iGE3 news mailing

Stay informed about upcoming iGE3 events

Web page

Core Features

RESEARCH

Research topics include human genetics, genetic diseases, development, evolution, ethical and social issues around the genome.

Research section

EDUCATION

Participation in the PhD programs of the UNIGE, and continuation of the PhD program created by the former NCCR Frontiers in Genetics.

Education section

SERVICES

Core facilities and services intended for the biological and biomedical research community of the UNIGE.

Services section