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.