ICENS is a multi-disciplinary research centre whose work is based largely on applications of the "Peaceful Uses of the Atom".  The main programmes at present are in environmental geochemistry and health, with the overall objective of contributing to critical socio-economic problems including environmental protection and the development and retention of local scientific talent.  ICENS is one of the nodes of a network of research and training centres under the aegis of the Commission for Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS).

Research Programmes ICENS R&D Programmes contribute to: Agriculture and Food Quality Environmental Protection Nutrition and Health Mineral Resources Strengthening of multi-disciplinary science Applications of the Peaceful use of the Atom	services ICENS provides services that include Elemental Analysis specialising in trace metals Blood lead analyses Radiation monitoring Personal Dosimetry Mineral exploration Consultations related to trace metals and their effects