Mission & Vision
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Mission & Vision

The David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI) is the preferred provider of advanced
research technologies to academic, government and industry scientists in their pursuit of improved human health through advancements in nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.

The scope of the DHMRI mission encompasses three complementary sets of operations:

• Established research technologies: DHMRI provides competitive advantage to
  DHMRI clients by virtue of superior service, reliability, integration, data management,
  scale, and/or pricing.
  
  
• Esoteric research technologies: Such services are highly distinctive and not
  otherwise available to DHMRI clients, by virtue of unique instrumentation and/or
  methodology. The DHMRI supports ongoing innovation in research technologies, so
  as to host continuously within its portfolio of services, some that are unique within the
  region, nation or the world.
  
  
• Signature research: The DHMRI is acknowledged as contributing materially to
  research of transforming importance (e.g. “redefining disease”) by two avenues. Clients
  from within the NCRC campus or those drawn from the affiliated universities acknowledge DHMRI in their publications. In addition, the DHMRI supports directly,
  on a highly selective basis, the research activities of a few leading scientists (DHMRI
  Investigators) working on- or off-site on projects that require the distinctive capabilities
  of the DHMRI laboratories. This latter activity is included in the mission not only to
  enhance the visibility and international reputation of DHMRI, but to contribute to a
  culture of continuous innovation among the full time DHMRI scientific staff.

The David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI) also strives to contribute significantly to transforming human health, nutrition and agriculture by

• Providing new insights through impactful science using system‐based approaches.
• Becoming the leading center in the world at the intersection of human health, nutrition and agriculture
• Transforming our insights into how agriculture and nutrition can better mankind
• Redefining human disease
• Creating a unique environment for organizations to grow and thrive at the North Carolina Research Campus.
• Developing unique partnerships via collaborations to make NCRC a world class scientific community
• Delighting and amazing our customers by efficiently providing high quality science and service
• Fostering an environment that attracts, motivates and retains highly talented employees who will drive the future success of DHMRI and NCRC.