IMG Institute of Medical Genome Research

The IMG Institute of Medical Genome Research (IMG) was a Vienna-based management and consultancy enterprise focused on advancing genomics and systems biology research. Founded in 2002, the company played a central role in planning and managing the "IMGuS" (Institute for Medical Genome Research and Systems Biology) research program, which was funded by the Austrian government. IMG's activities centered on linking frontier research in IT, life sciences, and medicine to develop personalized treatment schemes, particularly in the areas of oncology (prostate cancer) and liver diseases (steatohepatitis). The company facilitated international collaborations and public-private partnerships, contributing to numerous patent applications and scientific publications in the field of molecular medicine.