S.L. 327.512 Art. 4Objectives and functions.

The aims of the Centre shall be:

(a) to conduct academic programmes in the discipline of Molecular Medicine and BioBanking;

(b) to store human and other biological samples and associated data with suitable informed consent and ethical approval according to best practices;

(c) to provide continuous education both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the scope of the Centre subject to the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University;

(d) to provide advanced molecular diagnostic services in the health and related sectors;

(e) to work alongside/ collaborate with European and international institutions with the aim to enhance the profile of the Centre within the regional, European and international research area, in areas related to biobanking and biomolecular resources;

(f) to engage in knowledge transfer and awareness raising initiatives on biobanking and biomolecular resources with companies, organisations and other institutions outside the University to promote best-practice (e.g. to promote a more efficient use of biomolecular resources; to promote better sample and data sharing);

(g) to disseminate acquired knowledge through online media, publications, seminars, conferences and teaching programmes; and

(h) to represent the University of Malta as the BBMRI.MT node within the structure of the BioBanking and

(i) Chairman: Rector or his delegate;

(ii) Vice-Chairman: Director of the Centre;

(iii) up to two persons appointed by the Council of the University;

(iv) a person appointed by the Senate of the University;

(v) up to two persons nominated by the Ministry of Health and approved by Council of the University;

(vi) an academic from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery;

(vii) an academic from the Faculty of Health Sciences;

(viii) an academic from the Faculty of Science;

(ix) up to two representatives of the students registered within the Centre;

(x) up to two representatives of academic staff lecturing or conducting research within the Centre; and

(xi) up to five scholars of repute to be recommended by the Board and approved by Senate of the University. The Registrar or his delegate shall act as Secretary to the Board.