The Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) is a non-profit research institute that focuses on drug discovery and development. It was established in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. GNF uses a variety of cutting-edge technologies and approaches to identify and validate new drug targets, develop new drugs, and advance drug candidates into clinical trials. Its research areas include oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. GNF collaborates with academic institutions, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs.