To be a worldwide organization aiming to bring together researchers in schizophrenia & related disorders to: -Exchange the latest advances in research & facilitate these findings to clinical practice -Facilitate int'l communication & collaboration in research -Promote educational programs to disseminate new research findings related to schizophrenia -Encourage research publication -Increase the public understanding of impact of schizophrenia -Support increased research funding for schizophrenia research -Promote the highest ethical standards