To promote the exchange of ideas on a world-wide basis between scientists and clinicians interested in all aspects of cardiovascular biology and medicine.

To promote discovery and dissemination of knowledge in all areas of cardiovascular biology and medicine, and to foster training of researchers.

To organize and support congresses devoted to all aspects of cardiovascular research.

To provide an international forum for discussion of all issues at the cutting edge of cardiovascular research.

To encourage publication in world class journals devoted to advances in cardiovascular research, including The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, the ISHR World journal.