The targeted Metabolic and Genetic Research Laboratory is established to be the principal laboratory of the region providing; 1) Quality investigations (diagnostic, teaching, training, research and innovation); 2) Technical coordination with other laboratories; 3) Prediction of possible disorders of newly born infants.

The laboratory also aims to perform the following functions:

1. To provide technical advice to regional authorities on the progress, needs and aspirations of the Metabolic and Genetic Laboratory network in the region.
2. To assist University and collaborating authorities in planning, organization and supervision of the Metabolic and Genetic Research Projects.
3. To assess needs and impart training to Staff of Laboratories in provincial and country laboratories in quality testing for any Metabolic Disease.
4. To validate reagents, kits, new reagents that may become available and be used locally and recommend their implementation in the region.
5. To organize external quality assessment schemes to periodically assess the quality of testing and suggest measures to those laboratories that show poor performance.
6. To undertake research to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of Metabolic and Genetic Laboratory services in the region.
7. To collaborate with national and other international agencies on technical matters pertaining to improvement of laboratories.
8. We will train and teach and collaborate with Nile Valley Countries colleagues to serve this national goal of strengthening the relation with these Countries.
9. The improvement in transport facilities the establishment of Assiut & Sohag airports makes our contact, access and communication both national & international easier and amenable.
10. We will help make registries of Metabolic Disease local initially and in Upper Egypt later on as a part of a national registry.
11. We will be involved in prenatal and neonatal screening to reduce incidence and prevalence of congenital disease and handicapped rate with all its social and economic impact on the community