Who We Are
BioMed X Institute – an inspiring collaboration model solving the biggest challenges in biomedical research
BioMed X is an independent research institute located at the campus environment of the University of Heidelberg in Germany. We operate at the interface between academia and industry and perform biomedical research in the fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience and platform technologies.
All our research projects are sponsored by leading pharmaceutical companies and conducted by early-career scientists recruited from the best schools around the world. The combination of global crowdsourcing with local incubation of the best research talents and ideas allows us to solve the biggest challenges in biomedical research.
We stand for free, creative, and curiosity-driven research combined with a solid validation of results, timelines, and deliverables. We serve a large purpose in advancing translational biomedicine by leveraging synergies and fostering cross-pollination across disciplines.
We are proud to work with leading pharmaceutical companies, foundations and research organizations from all over the world.
We currently conduct research projects in the fields of oncology, immunology and neuroscience.
We enable early-career academic scientists to engage in translational research and to transition from academia to industry.