Institute for Research in Biomedicine

non-profit research institution, founded by the Government of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona - Research Performing Organisation

The organisation

The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) is an independent, non-profit research institution engaged in basic and applied biomedical science. It was founded by the Government of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona in October 2005 and is member of the CERCA research centres promoted by the former. Housed within the Barcelona Science Park on the University of Barcelona Campus, IRB Barcelona is an integral part of the “Bioregion of Catalonia”, a rich landscape of research centres of excellence.

The Institute’s missions include conducting multidisciplinary research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry and medicine, providing high-level training in the biomedical sciences to staff, students and visitors, driving innovation through active technology transfer to the benefit of society, and actively participating in an open dialogue with the public through a series of engagement and education activities.

IRB Barcelona understands the importance of creating a vision where equality, diversity and inclusion are valued by all the community, avoiding bias and stereotype threats. In order to promote this mindset five years ago, an Equality and Diversity Committee was created with the mission of influencing an organizational and cultural change with the aim to ensure that these aspects are through embedded in the daily work. Therefore, IRB Barcelona decided to participate in the Caliper in order to gain advice and support in the implementation of gender mainstreaming through a Gender Equality Plan.

GEP Working Group

Our Working Group main goal is to boost institutional transformation in gender perspective, by creating accountability and strengthening the commitment of key actors of the institution at all levels.