The Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI) is a prestigious research institute dedicated to fundamental studies in plant biology. Established in 2000 by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, under the leadership of Prof. Dieter Schweizer, its primary mission is to advance research excellence in plant molecular biology. GMI stands out as the sole international center for basic plant research in Austria and is among the very few worldwide.
The research conducted at GMI spans various facets of molecular biology, encompassing investigations into fundamental epigenetic mechanisms, cell biology, interactions between plants and pathogens, developmental biology, and population genetics. While the main model organism employed in most research groups is Arabidopsis thaliana, the institute maintains a strong emphasis on fundamental biology and examines a diverse array of organisms. For more detailed information on their work you can visit our website.
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Located near the heart of Vienna, the GMI is an integral part of the esteemed Vienna BioCenter, renowned as one of Europe's foremost hubs for life science research. Within the same building, GMI shares space with another ÖAW institute, the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), and neighboring research establishments such as the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Max Perutz Labs Vienna, a collaborative institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. The Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities (VBCF) provide essential services, including high-throughput plant phenotyping and next-generation sequencing.
The institute fosters a vibrant, international work environment, with a diverse community of approximately 130 individuals hailing from over 70 countries. English serves as the primary working language.
