The Broad Institute is a biomedical and genomic research center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded in 2004 as a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University. The institute focuses on understanding the genetic basis of diseases and developing new approaches for diagnosis and treatment. The Broad Institute is known for its contributions to the Human Genome Project and its work in areas such as cancer, infectious diseases, and psychiatric disorders. It combines advanced technologies in genomics with innovative research to accelerate discoveries in medicine and improve human health.