The International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS) is a world-leading scientific non-profit organization and a major international Society for promoting the generation and dissemination of knowledge of basic biology and clinical science of the skeleton and mineral metabolism. In carrying out its mission, IBMS represents, involves and serves its multinational constituencies, only supports the highest quality initiatives and is at the forefront of science. IBMS places great emphasis on training and education, fosters international networking and promotes basic and clinical research.