Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
- Significantly improve the lives of all people with Down syndrome
- Eradicate the ill effects associated with Down syndrome (having an extra chromosome 21)
Vision
- Provide the world’s first “cradle-to-cradle,” fully integrated institute for Down syndrome with the highest quality basic, translational and clinical research, clinical trials, therapeutic development, medical care, education and advocacy in the pursuit of the mission
- Change the paradigm of how people with Down syndrome are perceived by society
- Serve as the Anschutz Medical Campus gold standard for translational research for Colorado and the gold standard worldwide
Values
- Excellence: Hire and inspire the best management team, scientists and medical talent that dedicate their lives to making a difference.
- Leadership: Lead with clarity of vision and implementation. Have courage to embark down new paths, have new ideas and to measure outcomes. Inspire others to join us.
- Respect and Trust: Hold the highest regard for children and adults with Down syndrome and their families. Earn and maintain the trust of our patients, families, scientific communities and our partners.
- Hope: Inspire hope in people with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers and all who touch their lives.
- Accountability: Hold the highest standard of accountability for our scientific outcomes, to our donors and investors, and above all, to people with Down syndrome, and all who touch their lives.
Uniqueness of LCI
- No research institute has declared the full solution of the DS genetic disorder as it’s goal
- No medical institute encompasses basic scientific research, clinical trials and medical health care under one roof
Why LCI will Succeed
- Unique Vision and Right Timing
- Committed Partners
- Compelling Incentive for Faculty
- Ability and Desire to Make a Difference for people with Down syndrome
- Strong Community Support
- Extraordinary and Enlightened Public/Private Enterprise
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