Chinese Institutes for Medical Research (CIMR), Beijing（首都医学科学创新中心）is a research organization dedicated to advancing basic and translational medical research. Our goal is to tackle fundamental problems in human health with cutting edge technology and through inter-disciplinary collaborations with world-class scientists and physicians in Beijing. CIMR will provide education and training opportunities for future medical scientists. We are committed to a science-centered framework to promote innovation in research and education through a variety of novel funding mechanisms.