To develop an institutional structure and culture that fosters multidisciplinary research and career development through professional activities and outreach to the wider community.

Advances in systems biology research occur in an intellectual environment that successfully lays the foundation for cross-disciplinary approaches. Our intellectual environment, or systems biology "culture", extends from the Center to the broader community spheres of biotechnology, medical research, and the training and education of current and future scientists. We are committed to contributing to and distributing our knowledge.

Diversity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Center. Through our education and outreach activities we choose, affiliate with, and leverage, programs designed to increase under represented minorities and women in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.