APBioNet is dedicated to the advancement of the the field of bioinformatics, specifically, the development of the bioinformatics network infrastructure, the exchange of data and information, the development of training programs, workshops and symposia and the encouragement of collaborations in the field of bioinformatics. To further the development of the bioinformatics network infrastructure, APBioNet has formed a partnership with the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network project (APAN). Towards the exchange of data and information, APBioNet's collaboration with APAN will link DDBJ, GenomeNet, HGC, NCC, ANGIS, MAFFIN, as well as, allow individuals to exchange data and other information quickly. APBioNet has sponsored or co-sponsored workshops and conferences in the areas of bioinformatics, molecular phylogenetics, biomolecular structural analysis and protein simulations. To assist collaboration and information exchange, APBioNet has developed webpages and maintains servers dedicated to bioinformatics.