Mission

Our scientific profile

The mission of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPIMG) is to lead scientific and technological breakthroughs that transform the understanding and use of genetics for the benefit of society.  We are a diverse, collaborative and creative team of scientists unlocking new frontiers at the interface of gene and genome regulation, using various models of developmental and disease biology.

The past three decades of genetics research have been catalyzed by technologies that map genomic information at increasingly larger scales. As a result, we now have access to incredibly detailed multi-layered atlases across evolutionary and developmental scales and often down to single cell resolution. This is complemented by ever more advanced computational tools and incredible amounts of information at our finger tips. We continue to help generate these publicly available resources and want to use them to understand how the genome controls function at the cellular, organismal, or population level to facilitate scientific breakthroughs.  

The essence of our interdisciplinary and collaborative approach is to combine mechanistic investigation of genome function, bioinformatics, and genomic perturbation with developmental, population, and disease biology. We anticipate that our approach will lead to a new wave of discoveries that will ultimately have a measurable impact on healthcare, including therapeutics development and longevity. The early potential of our approach is exemplified by the many high-impact publications (maybe add link to landmark papers here) and recent start-up ventures built on discoveries at our institute (Lucid Genomics, Nuage Therapeutics and Harbinger Health).

The Max Planck Society

The MPIMG is embedded in the Max Planck Society, one of Europe’s leading research organizations. The resources provided by the Max Planck Society, empower us to invest more time for research, gives us the ability to innovate and adapt, and creates an environment in which we can take more risks. The vast network of research institutes offers ample opportunity for collaboration and professional growth.