- Generate scientific knowledge and original technological developments that lead to the advancement of Biological Sciences particularly, in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology, using theoretical and experimental tools aimed at expanding the frontier of knowledge about the structure, functioning and regulation of biological processes, as well as their technological potential.
- To train excellent human resources through teaching activities at the undergraduate, post-graduate and training levels of researchers in training, maintaining a high competitive level with national and international standards.
- Promote the transfer of technological developments to other academic, productive and social fields, particularly in our region of influence, the southeast of the Province of Buenos Aires.
- Promote the interaction and exchange of the knowledge acquired and generated with other educational establishments and institutions in the IIB's competence area and with institutions of the technological-productive sector (INTA, INTI, INIDEP), including those in the private sector.
- Contribute to the dissemination of research results to the community through dissemination actions, outreach activities, counselling and services.
- Promote intra- and inter-institutional management actions within the scope of the UNMdP, CONICET and the Scientific Research Commission (CIC) of the Province of Buenos, among others.