Research
From 2024 to 2030, ten Centers of Excellence in Estonian research are funded by the Estonian state, bringing together high-level research groups to conduct international cutting-edge research and develop and implement innovative ideas.
Estonian Genome Centre
Estonian Biocentre
Core Facility of Genomics
Estonian Biobank
Estonian Biobank comprises over 200,000 individuals, providing researchers with a unique dataset to analyse the impact of DNA on health, diseases, and treatment outcomes. With 20% of Estonia's adult population contributing, our biobank stands as a vital resource for cutting-edge medical science globally.
About us
We have collected the most exciting discoveries and research of the past year.
The Council of the Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu re-elected Professor Mait Metspalu as the institute's director for 2024–2026.
What was discovered in genomics in 2023? How did biobank participants contribute to the advancement of science?
The University of Tartu has been selected by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as one of the data partners of the DARWIN EU® network. This is a first step towards the common use of health data
The European Research Council (ERC) supports Christiana Lyn Scheib's research with a Starting Grant of nearly €1.5 million.
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Institute of Genomics is managed by a director and five vice directors.
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The Estonian Biobank has established a population-based biobank of Estonia with a current cohort size of more than 200,000 individuals.