This team takes care of a gamut of activities that see to the smooth and efficient running of the institute so that the scientists and IT colleagues, have a safe, secure and conducive environment for them to work in. Besides taking care of standard administration matters, students' and interns' portfolio, it also provides secretarial support to the institute's leadership. It serves behind the scenes to ensure that workshops, conferences and seminars run like clockwork; and resources are readily available and function without any hitch. It is very often the first point of contact in receiving new staff, guests and visitors as well as co-ordinating between the institute's staff and the other support units from A*STAR HQ as well as external parties.