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