Vision :

A world-class, specialized center for biomedical research on obesity and its related disorders.

Mission:

To improve our understanding of obesity by conducting basic, translational and clinical research and to apply this information towards effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.

Specific Objectives:

• To establish and develop focused research laboratories to facilitate obesity research.
• To develop and transfer novel technologies in biomedical research.
• To train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff on using cutting-edge research technologies.
• To publish original research articles on obesity and related disorders in international, peer-reviewed journals and whereappropriate to secure intellectual property relating to our work.
• To establish mutually beneficial scientific collaborations with other internationally-recognized centers of research excellence.
• To increase public awareness about the morbid complications of obesity and effective preventive measures.