About us
The Institute of Experimental Medicine (IMEX, Instituto de Medicina Experimental) is a scientific institution belonging to CONICET and the National Academy of Medicine.
Our main goal is to advance the state of knowledge in science and medicine to improve human health. To achieve this goal, in IMEX we conduct basic and applied research in key areas of medicine, like hematology, thrombosis, genetics, immunology, oncology, ophtalmology, pharmacology and infectious diseases with impact on public health.
At IMEX, scientists work in close collaboration with clinicians to effectively translate discoveries from the laboratory into clinical interventions. IMEX also contributes to the formation of new investigators in experimental medicine, by offering training programs and fellowships for PhD and post-doctoral studies. Ultimately, the institute aims to nurture and develop close collaboration and knowdedge transfer among academia, industry and healthcare sector.
In summary, in IMEX we are committed to fostering innovative research in medicine in order to improve medical care and public health.
OBJETIVES
Our general objective is to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge to improve human health. In order to complete this mission, the institute carries out research, teaching, development and innovation tasks in the area of biomedicine with particular interest in the fields of hematology, immunology, genetics, oncology and virology.
Among the main objectives are:
- To promote basic scientific research, focused on cellular and molecular biology, as well as applied to the improvement of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, in the main areas of immunology, genetics, oncohematology, hemostasis and thrombosis, infectious diseases, virology and experimental oncology.
- To promote the training of human resources in scientific research.
- To encourage postgraduate training by taking courses related to the Institute’s research topics, aimed to biomedical professionals.
- To develop new technological applications and provide biomedical services.