The Institute focuses on the research of parasites and parasite-induced diseases of humans, animals and plants. It conducts research of phenotypic manifestation of parasites, their classification, life cycles and life manifestation. The Institute is dealing with studies on epidemiology, epizootology and epiphytology of parasitoses and parasite-borne diseases. It is engaged in studying therapeutic and prophylactic manipulation of life manifestation and life cycles of parasites in relation to the health protection and in reducing their negative impact on the hosts and environment.

The Institute is continually oriented at developing objectives of new, complex systems of human, animal and plant protection against a damaging impact of parasites.

The Institute undertakes activities towards rapid implementation of newly acquired information into practice.

The Institute develops a co-operation with similarly aimed organisations at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), and in research terms from Universities and other research organisations in Slovakia and abroad.

The Institute provides a scientific education in accordance with valid legislation.

The Institute ensures that results from scientific activities are published through periodical and non-periodical press.