Biogem (molecular biology and genetics) is a consortium between Italian National Research Council (CNR), Stazione Zoologica “Anton Dohrn” of Naples, AREA Science Park of Trieste, University of Naples "Federico II", Second University of Naples, University of Milano Bicocca, University of Sannio Benevento, University of Foggia, University Suor Orsola Benincasa of Naples, University Lumsa of Rome, Chamber of Commerce of Avellino, Comunità Montana dell'Ufita. BIOGEM IRGS, Genetic Research Centre "Gaetano Salvatore, has 12 laboratories of 130 m2 each. The research activities carried out in IRGS share the focus on genes and mechanisms involved in severe and widespread human pathologies. These issues are studied through animal models. The final goal is to collaborate in defining and implementing new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Research in Biogem IRGS focuses on 6 main lines: - Biology of Stem Cells http://www.biogem.it/biologiasviluppo_eng.html - Animal models core facility http://www.biogem.it/transgenic-eng.html - Bioinformatics http://www.biogem.it/bioinformatica-eng.html - Genes/Environment http://www.biogem.it/geniambiente.html - Immunology http://www.biogem.it/immunologia.html - Translational nephrology. http://www.biogem.it/nefrologia.html