The research work of our team is of fundamental nature and as such is aiming at increasing the knowledge of cell biology, physiology and cell engineering globally. It is essential to support basic sciences, since this contributes to the visibility of the R. of Slovenia. The competence of solving complex and universally relevant problems that trouble human race in the fields of biomedicine, environment and other disciplines, places R. of Slovenia on an equal level among countries striving for progress internationally. In addition to fundamental sciences our team also conducts applied research. On the basis of results obtained in fundamental studies we developed research technology which is marketed worldwide. Our istruments and systems operate in a number of laboratories (Cambridge, UK; Paris, France; Milano, Italy; Bangalore, India; Seul, Korea; Trieste, Italy; Goettingen, Germany). The applied research has a positive impact on the development of modern biotechnology. An important factor of supporting basic and applied research, including that of our group, is that through education of highly competent personnel, capable of innovative, independent and competent of solving complex, universally relevant problems. This is imperative since the general view of that development of R. of Slovenia is based on knowledge-based society and on knowledge-based added value.