This research center aims to solve fundamental questions in life sciences and apply biological knowledge to critical medical, agricultural and environmental problems. will conduct the latest research, education and training for Our goal is to inspire the next generation of scientists, teachers and communicators by providing research mentoring and classroom training in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, bioinformatics and neuroscience, and by initiating and participating in collaborative research around the world.

The Research Center will undertake three major projects in the following areas:

• Neurobiology of metabolism,
• Scoliosis and personalized treatment strategies,
• Targeted small molecule anti-cancer agents in action.