CiMUS (Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases)

The Singular Research Center in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS) at the University of Santiago de Compostela is dedicated to cutting-edge research in chronic diseases. Its mission is to generate high-impact knowledge connected to society and in the service of patients. Its activities are organized into two major programs: "Molecular Mechanisms" and "Integrative Translational". These programs bridge fundamental knowledge of high-impact chronic diseases in society with clinical translation, clearly focusing on technology transfer and therapeutic innovation. CiMUS is an open and collaborative center that fosters synergies with universities, healthcare institutions, the business sector, and innovation entities, both regionally and at the national and international levels. The Center currently holds dual accreditation at both the regional and national levels. It has been awarded the CIGUS recognition by the Xunta de Galicia, which endorses the quality and impact of its research (ED431G/2023/02). It is funded by the Regional Ministry of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training and co-funded by the European Union through the Galicia ERDF 2021-2027 Programme. On the other hand, CiMUS has recently been awarded the María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence distinction, granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.