BIST (Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology) is a multidisciplinary scientific community formed by seven Catalan frontier research centres committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge at the core and the intersections of genomics, bioengineering, biomedicine, chemistry, nanotechnology, photonics, and high-energy physics.

By fostering collaboration among members of its diverse scientific community, BIST foundation plays a leading role in pushing the frontiers of science and maximizing its societal impact, while becoming a global reference for training outstanding research talent.