Genetics, genomics (omics), bioinformatics, biotechnology and molecular engineering serve as foundational pillars for the study of various biological, chemical, and biomedical disciplines.

Beyond their fundamental role, they play a crucial part in addressing pressing global challenges, including disease pandemics, climate change, and food security. These fields extend their influence across a wide spectrum of disciplines, spanning from the natural to the social sciences: education, psychology, and behavioural sciences.

This cluster seeks to foster stronger collaborations with other academic disciplines within UniSC, and with national and international institutions. This includes the potential to jointly design and execute research and teaching programs in these important fields. The establishment of this cluster is driven by research strengths and significant contributions that have positively impacted the national and international ranking of UniSC.