San Diego Biomedical Research Institute is dedicated to predict, prevent and alleviate chronic diseases by accelerating medical advances through basic research, science education and community partnerships.

Conduct studies to prevent onset and progression of HIV/AIDS, diabetes, metastatic cancer and cachexia (skeletal muscle wasting) to improve and extend quality of life.
Create an environment where scientists freely engage in collaborative research to identify and target common pathways that lead to advanced disease.
Engage the public with the Institute’s activities to excite scientific inquiry and identify health problems relevant to the community.
Foster public and private relationships to diversify support for chronic disease research.