Mission, Values, & Goals
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics is a diverse global community committed to improving mental health by advancing and translating research in psychiatric genetics through collaboration, communication, and education.
OUR CORE VALUES
INNOVATION: Advances the tools, methods, approaches, and intellectual frameworks that drive discovery in and application of psychiatric genetics
COLLABORATION: Establishes national and international partnerships across multi-disciplinary stakeholders committed to promoting psychiatric genetics at a global scale.
EDUCATION: Provides multifaceted educational opportunities, mentoring, the collaborative exchange of research findings and best practices, and the distribution of evidence-based information.
REPRODUCIBILITY & RIGOR: Encourages all science to be conducted at the highest standards to support and solidify the reputation of ISPG and its members in the field.
INTEGRITY: Upholds the highest level of ethical standards of personal and professional conduct for its members in research, clinical applications, and public education.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, & JUSTICE: Welcomes and respects all and establishes an equitable scientific environment for all, irrespective of location, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intellectual perspectives.
OUR GOALS:
GOAL 1 - FOCUS: MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT & GROWTH
Achieve year-round member engagement through initiatives to enhance membership value and cultivate membership growth.
GOAL 2 - FOCUS: ADVANCE PSYCHIATRIC GENETICS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE COLLABORATION
Strengthen our role as the pre-eminent hub of psychiatric genetics with emphasis on innovation, reproducibility, and scientific rigor.
GOAL 3 - FOCUS: COMMUNICATION & KNOWLEDGE-SHARING
Strengthen our role as the authoritative voice of psychiatric genetics.
GOAL 4 - FOCUS: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Foster an inclusive, diverse, and global community focused on the advancement of psychiatric genetics.