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.

To create and nurture a global scientific network dedicated to promoting bone health.

• 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