Mission Statement
The Pacific Biosciences Research Center seeks excellence in
interdisciplinary biological research by fostering independent and
original work and by training future academic leaders through education
and research.
To achieve this mission, PBRC will:
- Promote cross-disciplinary research initiatives and foster
development of areas of excellence focused on the unique plant and
animal species, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and populations
throughout the Pacific Basin.
- Integrate in all research activities training of researchers and
students, with particular emphasis on promotion of diversity.
- Provide a unique research support infrastructure that includes
knowledgeable and flexible grants administration and shared
state-of-the-art technical core services.
- Promote collaborations across disciplines at the University of
Hawai'i, within the state of Hawaii and across national and
international boundaries.
The activities of PBRC are guided by principles of sustainability with
respect for Hawai'i's culture, values and limited natural resources. It
is the goal of PBRC to be a leader in Hawai'i and the Pacific in
education and research.
Modified November 18, 2005
