IBBS Purpose

The purpose of the IBBS:
o To encourage, promote and advocate scientific and clinical research on the biological barriers in the central nervous system (CNS);
o To accumulate information about barriers in the CNS and promote its dissemination to scientists, physicians, patients, policy makers, public and private funding agencies and other concerned parties;
o To educate the general public and medical profession about the existence, diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the barriers of the CNS.

The IBBS shall endeavor to realize this purpose by:
o Encouraging worldwide representation;
o Stimulating debate, research and discovery;
o Enhancing communication and participation among basic scientists, translational researchers and clinicians.
o Liaising with the pharmaceutical industry in the development and delivery of new medicines and treatments for CNS diseases
o Encouraging integration and participation of young researchers;
o Involving multidisciplinary approaches;
o Disseminating and translating results to clinical practice;
o Representing and advocating to policy makers, public and private funding agencies, and their representatives;
o Advancing public education and awareness;
o Developing liaison with patients and beneficiaries of research advances.