The International Society for Computational Biology is a recognized 501(c)3 organization based in the United States of America.
OUR VISION
Lead the field of computational biology to maximize its global impact on science and society
OUR MISSION
A global society advocating for and advancing scholarship, research, training, outreach, and inclusive community building in computational biology and its professions.
WHO WE ARE
Society membership reflects commitment toward the advancement of computational biology. The ISCB is an international non-profit organization whose members come from the global bioinformatics and computational biology communities. The ISCB serves its global membership by providing high-quality meetings, publications, and reports on methods and tools; by disseminating key information about bioinformatics resources and relevant news from related fields; and by actively facilitating training, education, employment, career development, and networking. We advocate and provide leadership for resources and policies in support of scientific endeavors and to benefit society at large.
OUR VALUES
The Society promotes the following values:
Communication:
with transparency and honesty
with respect for one another
through active listening
by seeking and using feedback for self-evaluation and decision-making
with openness to change
Diversity and Inclusion:
by striving toward greater global diversity of our membership, leadership, and profession
by promoting awareness and respect of differences across all aspects and among all members of our community
by creating environments that are free of harassment and discrimination
Ethics:
through scientific integrity and the highest level of professionalism
by supporting collaborative science through open sharing of data and resources
while acknowledging intellectual rights and protection of individuals' rights to privacy
while acknowledging and attributing intellectual contributions
by acting responsibly and avoiding conflicts of interest
by promoting environmental consciousness in our activities
Excellence:
in scientific publications, training and conferences
through collaborative interaction
Service:
to our members, staff, international scientific community, and public at large
through human relations, understanding, and support
with efficient and effective use of resources
with a commitment to the application of computational biology for the benefit of humankind and the environment