Pioneering research
for the future
The Leloir Institute Foundation is dedicated to advancing scientific research and training the next generation of scientists.
About us
At Leloir Institute Foundation, we strive to ensure that the knowledge we generate has a positive impact on people’s lives. We do this by developing tools and technologies that support healthcare through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as providing solutions for key productive sectors such as agriculture and industry.
Leloir’s Legacy
Luis Federico Leloir, Argentina’s first Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (1970), transformed science through his discovery of what was called the “Leloir pathway”, a breakthrough in the understanding of metabolic diseases.
Beyond his scientific discoveries, Leloir left us a lasting legacy: a way of doing science driven by curiosity, collaboration, humility, and a deep commitment to knowledge. He built an institute with a vision for the future—one that continues to push the boundaries of scientific research and lay the groundwork for discoveries that improve lives.
The institute today
Core facilities
Flow Cytometry | Crystallography | Chromatography | Cell Culture | Plant Culture | Microbiology | Microscopy | NMR
Our mission
Research areas
Understanding all diseases and plagues that can affect us requires comprehending how
different types of cells are generated and organized. Seven FIL laboratories specialize in studying
functional structures in animals and plants.
Laboratories
RNA CELL BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Cancer is often the first disease that comes to mind when thinking about lethality. At FIL, we not only research new treatments and prevention methods for various types of tumors but also work to bring hope.
Laboratories
CELL CYCLE AND GENOMIC STABILITY
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR THERAPY
We develop new methodologies to measure, model, predict, and interpret the behavior of biomolecules, both to answer fundamental biological questions and to seek solutions to problems related to the survival of living organisms in a changing environment.
Laboratories
STRUCTURAL CELL BIOLOGY
PROTEIN STRUCTURE-FUNCTION AND ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Global warming is altering atmospheric conditions necessary for plants to thrive, negatively impacting crop yields essential for food production. At FIL, we aim to develop agriculture that is adaptable to climate change, capable of producing more and better food.
Laboratories
MOLECULAR PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR BASIS OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT
COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PLANT GENOMICS
Technology is constantly advancing, including in the scientific field. We develop tools to transform the biological data that constantly emerge into useful information.
Laboratories
STRUCTURAL BIOINFORMATICS
INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
The brain and its processes remain one of science’s greatest challenges. At FIL, understanding how and why neurodegenerative diseases arise is essential in our efforts to find potential methods for prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Laboratories
BRAIN AGING AND NEURODEGENERATION
BEHAVIORAL GENETICS
IDENTITY AND NEURAL DEVELOPMENT
PHYSIOLOGY AND ALGORITHMS OF THE BRAIN
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROGENETICS
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
REGENERATIVE AND PROTECTIVE THERAPIES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
NEURONAL PLASTICITY
We coexist with bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—many of which are harmless or even beneficial. However, under certain conditions, some can cause diseases. At FIL, we focus on discovering cures, treatments, and mechanisms for prevention and early detection.