The mission of ELIXIR is to construct and operate a sustainable infrastructure for biological information in Europe to support life science research and its translation to medicine and the environment, the bio-industries and society.
Healthcare for an ageing population
By linking biomedical and biological data resources, ELIXIR will facilitate understanding of diseases of old age and will drive earlier diagnosis, improved disease management and preventive strategies.
A sustainable food supply
ELIXIR will provide ready access to information on plant genomes, insect pests and plant pathogens, enabling crop researchers to develop healthier, more productive crops in the face of a rapidly growing population.
Competitive pharma and biotech industries
ELIXIR will support our pharma and biotech industries by facilitating pre-competitive collaboration and attracting more companies to Europe.
Protection of the environment
ELIXIR will help environmental scientists to monitor life in the oceans, understand the effects of climate change on species diversity and develop new methods to tackle pollution and waste.