Broad Institute
A nonprofit biomedical research center dedicated to advancing human health through genomics and open data sharing.
Broad Institute - About UsThe Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is a nonprofit biomedical research center based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It brings together scientists from MIT, Harvard, and five Harvard teaching hospitals to understand the roots of disease and bridge the gap between biological insights and patient impact.
With a community of over 3,000 scientists, the institute focuses on research in cancer, infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, and psychiatric research. It is widely recognized for its contributions to genomic toolbuilding, including CRISPR-based technologies, and the creation of open-access resources like the Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap).
Operating with a 2024 budget of $753 million and total assets of $2.9 billion, the Broad Institute is a major hub for innovation in genome evolution, structure, and human population genetics, making it a critical entity for advancements in biomedical science and therapy development.