The Organization
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), registered as a not-for-profit, non-governmental foundation in Switzerland, functions as a global alliance of patient, medical and research societies, scientists, health care professionals, and international companies concerned about bone health.
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IOF headquarters are in Nyon, Switzerland, with a second secretariat, IOF France, located in Lyon, France. The foundation was established in 1998, when the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO), founded in 1987, joined with the International Federation of Societies on Skeletal Diseases (IFSSD, established 1995) . |
Structure
IOF is comprised of three committees:
- Committee of 184 National Societies in 89 locations (countries, territories or regions)
- Committee of Scientific Advisors comprising 90 members
- Committee of Corporate Advisors representing 34 companies
The Board of Governance includes 21 elected members from six regions of the world as well as ex-officio members.
The Board and the three membership committees meet twice a year at IOF business meetings. An Executive Committee meets on a regular basis and delegates day-to-day responsibility to the CEO who manages the Staff.
The IOF organizes its programs, projects and activities within five areas: IOF Programs in science, the IOF family, policy, outreach and education and administration and finance.
