The CMCB features six integrated modules designed to cover a large scope of research activities: high-throughput screening, protein synthesis and characterization, bioanalytical and mass spectrometry, NMR spectrometry, chemical synthesis and bioinformatics. Together, these six modules provide the means for the development of new drugs, addressing fundamental biological questions, developing novel analytical techniques and technology and training exceptionally skilled researchers. Systems are available for use by internal and external academic researchers on a user-cost basis.