The ASOF Life Sciences Division aims to initiate new research opportunities and directions while reinforcing existing fundamental biological sciences in Armenia. Central to this initiative is creating Core Facilities / Laboratories that will provide tools, technical resources and logistical bases to support new and existing research programs in Armenia and abroad.  We envisage creating three Core Facilities in : 1) Quantitative Biology, 2) Cell Biology and 3) Advanced Quantitative Bio-microscopy.  In addition, we envision Core Labs to function as hubs for training, academic collaborations, innovation and providing opportunities for translational research in partnership with existing academic institutions, private organizations and biotechnology enterprises.  Our objective is to provide opportunities for resident, Diaspora and foreign researchers to undertake research projects that they otherwise would not have the opportunity to accomplish at their home institutions.  Central to the center’s mission will be to promote equality, inclusion and encourage interactions among members of diverse scientific communities in Armenia, its geographic neighborhood and the rest of the world. One of the core values of the Life Sciences Division will be to cultivate a constructive and creative scientific culture enabling members to develop internationally competitive research projects.

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