RCSB PDB Vision and Mission

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Vision

To expand the frontiers of fundamental biology, biomedicine, energy sciences, and biotechnology through open and sustainable access to the 3D structure, function, and evolution of biological macromolecules contained in the Protein Data Bank (PDB) archive.


Mission

To support the needs of diverse, evolving User communities spanning Fundamental Biology and Biochemistry; Biomedicine and Drug Discovery; Energy Sciences; Bioengineering/Biotechnology; and Computer Science through RCSB PDB services:

  1. Deposition/Biocuration: Providing efficient resources for collection, validation, and biocuration of 3D biostructures in collaboration with the Worldwide PDB partnership;
  2. Archive Management/Access: Enabling open access to PDB data following best practices for data standards, integration, and delivery;
  3. Data Exploration: Advancing basic and applied research through user-focused query, visualization, and analysis of PDB data alongside related biological content; and
  4. Training, Outreach, and Education: Building and supporting the broad PDB user community with a wide range of resources for understanding 3D biostructures.

All services follow the data stewardship principles of FAIR (data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and FACT (FAIR, Accurate, Confidential, and Transparent).

Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion: We are called to integrate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the RCSB PDB community with empathy and self-awareness.  We support the professional development, personal growth, and life balance of our team members.

Innovation and Creativity: We promote problem solving and exploration by accepting new approaches within an atmosphere of trust and openness.

Integrity: We adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

Passion: Our desire to share our excitement about science with others motivates us to be boldly engaged and positive.

Leadership: We embody and promote the highest standards of scientific rigor in data management, archiving, dissemination, and training.

Research and Scholarship: We apply modern research approaches to developing cutting edge methodologies for data science.

Teamwork: We foster effective communication, collaboration, cooperation, accountability, mutual respect, and a can-do attitude.

User Focus: We are dedicated to supporting the needs of our diverse user community through active communication and targeted engagement.