Research is the core activity of the Institute. Research activities are conducted in 9 research laboratories, with major focus in three major areas, Chemistry Research, Biomedical Research, and Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Health. In addition to individual projects, laboratories at CRI also combine their expertise to work together on Integrated Research Programs to address national problems such as cancer and discovery of novel drugs. CRI realizes the potential of applying research towards achieving applications to benefit mankind through Translational Research.  Facilities such as Laboratory Animal Center and Food and Drug Quality Unit have been established to support research activities.