Vision Statement
The vision of the CGA-IGC is to eliminate morbidity of and mortality from hereditary gastrointestinal syndromes.
Mission Statement
The mission of CGA-IGC is to be a leading global authority in advancing the science and clinical management of hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes through the pillars of:
- Education
- Discovery and Innovation
- Collaboration and Community
- Organizational Vitality
For further information about our strategic plan, please visit the CGA-IGC website at www.cgaigc.com
Our Members
The CGA-IGC is a community of approximately 500 clinicians, researchers and patient advocates actively involved in our year-round society offerings. Our wider network of over 1000 individuals includes scientific leaders and patient advocacy organizations who receive regular communication from our society.
The CGA-IGC’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The CGA-IGC promotes diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization including its membership, governance, and education programming. The CGA-IGC also recognizes the importance of advancing health equity in patient care in achieving our core mission as an organization.
Our Committees and Their Work
The CGA-IGC Committees work to foster an environment of collaboration and to offer members greater involvement with the society. They include:
- Communications Committee
- Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee
- Education Committee
- Grant Review Committee
- Meeting Planning Committee
- Membership Committee
- Research Committee
Join CGA-IGC
Benefits of Membership Include:
- Free access to high yield webinars
- Monthly Journal Scan highlighting top hereditary cancer articles across disciplines
- Opportunity to be listed in the CGA Membership Directory
- Discounted registration fees to the Annual Meeting
- Unrestricted access to members only sections on the CGA website
- Nominating and voting privileges for CGA President and Executive Council
- Opportunity to serve on the CGA Executive Council
- Website posting privileges for job openings and research recruitment
- Eligibility for Collaborative Fund research grants