International Bone and Mineral Society
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The International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS) is the oldest and the largest international network of researchers, clinicians, companies and societies in the field of bone and mineral metabolism, including osteoporosis and other diseases of bone.
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[edit] Mission Statement
IBMS is the international organization that facilitates the generation and dissemination of knowledge of bone and mineral metabolism through communication, community, training, and multi-disciplinary meetings throughout the world.
[edit] Vision
To create and nurture a global scientific network dedicated to promoting bone health.
[edit] Values
- Diversity - IBMS represents, involves and serves its multinational constituencies
- Integrity - IBMS supports only the highest quality initiatives
- Ingenuity - IBMS strives to be at the forefront of research (both basic and clinical) and technology
- Education - IBMS promotes training and education
- Networking - IBMS fosters international networking
[edit] History
IBMS started as the Parathyroid Conferences which took place as a triennial event from 1960 to 1977. In 1980 the group was incorporated in Quebec, Canada under the name International Conferences on Calcium Regulating Hormones (ICCRH). In 1995 the name was changed to IBMS and it was registered as a 501(c)(3) organization with headquarters in Washington, DC.
IBMS has been in the forefront of the field and currently holds annual scientific meetings and publishes the scientific journal Bone. IBMS also supports and publishes IBMS BoneKEy, the only free, open access knowledge environment in the field of bone and mineral metabolism.
[edit] IBMS BoneKEy
IBMS BoneKEy is the largest open access knowledge environment in the field of bone and mineral metabolism. With over 18,000 subscribers, IBMS BoneKEy provides its members not only with an extensive online directory and calendar of events but also with path- breaking Perspectives, original Commentaries, and up to date News.
[edit] =BONE
BONE is the official journal of the International Bone & Mineral Society, and is considered one of the most powerful research tools in the field. BONE has an unsurpassed reputation for excellence. The Journal is an interdisciplinary forum for the rapid publication of original, experimental or clinical studies, and review articles dealing with both normal and pathological processes which occur in bone or in other tissues affecting bone metabolism. Well-documented case reports are also featured. Particular attention is placed on the application of experimental studies to clinical practice.
