Who we are

We are a research institution with real-world impact. We focus on basic research at the interface of chemistry, biology, and computational sciences and on bringing these results into practice. Discoveries from our labs rewrite textbooks and push the boundaries of human knowledge. They lead to new technologies and medicines that improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.

We are a leader in translating scientific results into practice. Building on our scientific and commercial success, we have developed an infrastructure that systematically supports bringing research results to market, helps turn discoveries and inventions into real-world products, and enables the emergence of successful technology companies.

We are an international scientific center in the heart of Europe. We attract researchers from dozens of countries, from undergraduate and doctoral students to postdocs and group leaders. We create opportunities for new research groups through open international calls that draw outstanding candidates from around the world. We give them the freedom, trust, and long-term support to pursue their own research, with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and support services.