Studying the molecular biology of cancer. By understanding the molecular mechanisms by which cells develop into cancers we can make significant contributions toward the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Developing new strategies to fight infectious diseases. By elucidating the mechanism of protein splicing in certain bacteria, we are discovering targets for new antibacterial drugs to fight infectious diseases like tuberculosis against which existing antibiotics are rapidly losing effectiveness. The BBRI s environment fosters a spirit of cooperation, collaboration and close interaction among its faculty of 25 senior scientists and more than 40 research associates.
Scientists function outside the constraints of traditional academic disciplines.
The international faculty of researchers with diverse backgrounds and methods of approach interact and focus on a common research program. In such multi-skilled groups scientists follow new leads, even when these are not in the mainstream of their research, often leading to exciting discoveries. Research flourishes in such an environment. Collaboration is not only internal. These collaborations not only make it possible to bring basic biomedical research to the clinical stage more quickly, they maximize the resources of each institution in pursuit of the goal of improved health for all.