Governance and accountability
How ISVB is governed
ISVB is guided by a governance structure that supports responsible leadership, sound decision-making, scientific integrity, and meaningful member participation.
A clear structure for responsible growth
ISVB brings together organizational leadership, expert guidance, and member-led scientific communities. Each group has a distinct role, with the Steering Committee responsible for the Society’s overall strategy, operations, and oversight.
Direction and oversight
Steering Committee
Provides organizational leadership, establishes priorities, oversees Society activities, and keeps decisions aligned with ISVB’s mission.
Strategic guidance
Advisory Board
Offers broad scientific and strategic perspective from across research, clinical practice, engineering, industry, and patient advocacy.
Member participation
Special Interest Groups and Task Forces
Create structured ways for members to collaborate, surface emerging needs, and advance defined scientific or community objectives.
Governing documents
ISVB’s governing documents define how decisions are made, how leaders serve, how members participate, and the standards expected across Society activities.
Society Charter
Sets out ISVB’s mission, objectives, membership framework, governing bodies, Special Interest Groups, conflict-of-interest expectations, and amendment process.
Member Guidelines
Sets expectations for respectful, inclusive, and ethical conduct across ISVB events, meetings, communications, volunteer service, research activities, and online spaces.
Our governance framework
Responsible leadership and member participation
ISVB’s governance framework supports coordinated leadership while creating meaningful ways for members and advisors to contribute their expertise to the Society’s work.
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Decisions and activities remain aligned with ISVB’s mission and objectives.
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Leadership roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
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The Advisory Board contributes broad scientific and strategic perspective.
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Special Interest Groups and Task Forces create structured opportunities for member participation.
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Conflicts of interest are disclosed and managed appropriately.
Meet the people who guide ISVB
Learn about the Steering Committee and Advisory Board members who contribute leadership, scientific perspective, and strategic guidance to the Society.