Mission
To sustain and enhance Australia’s excellence and capabilities in stem cell research and to generate innovative solutions for meeting human health challenges.
Objective
- Position Australian stem cell research for excellence, sustainability and international competitiveness.
- Facilitate and participate in the translation and commercialisation of stem cell research outcomes for Australian economic benefit and public good.
- Disseminate technical expertise and resources to realise the value of stem cells to the broader research and biotechnology sectors.
- Enhance public understanding of stem cells and their potential.The ASCC will achieve these objectives by conducting all business in a fair, ethical and diligent manner.
The ASCC will achieve these objectives by conducting all business in a fair, ethical and diligent manner.
Values
Excellence
Ensure excellence in scientific research through funded researchers producing publications, selected peer-review presentations and translational outputs
Unity
Recognise that our mission can only be met by teamwork and forming effective collaborations between research, biotechnology and public sectors
Integrity
Ensure that all activities meet the highest standards for responsible conduct \
Innovation
Facilitate a culture where initiative and innovation are highly value
Openness
Ensure that the Centre conducts all activities in an open, consultative and timely manner
Accountability
Ensure that the Centre is accountable for decisions made at all levels of its operations and is responsive to feedback of performance
Fairness
Ensure all activities are performed without bias and ensure an equitable outcome for all parties
The ASCC will foster and encourage these values throughout the organisation in order to achieve its strategic objectives