BioFIG forms an interdisciplinary platform that offers high-level training opportunities to researchers interested in different aspects of Biology. The broad scope of BioFIG and the facilities it has available are not easily found within a single institution. This spectrum of expertise will facilitate the innovative research anticipated, it will allow for fresh insights into research problems, and it will ensure that members will be exposed to interdisciplinary thinking and transferable knowledge (e.g. molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, developmental biology and computational biology).

BioFIG includes experts in fields as diverse as genomics, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, statistics and taxonomy with a tracking record of successful collaboration and knowledge transfer. BioFIG is organized into five teams corresponding to main research areas withh a network of research involvement which was defined for the partner groups. Thus a full involvement of the research teams in all thematic areas is expected, leading to an enhanced cross-linked network of research. This will ensure the accomplishment of the long-term objectives of each research area through the development of a specific set of key actions (Interactomics and Human health; Plant health and crop improvement; Biofactories and Bioremediation; Biodiversity and Genetic resources; Bioinformatics).

BioFIG also aims at pursuing an active technology transfer policy, serving the needs of national and international industries. The organization of partnering meetings, aiming at obtaining perception of the research data by the end users, namely with company and clinical stakeholders, will contribute for definition of research bottlenecks and strategic priorities.