Community and Collaboration Inspired Mission Statement and Logo Design for
Newly formed Research Institute
Community and Collaboration Inspired Mission Statement and Logo Design for Newly formed Research Institute
The Situation
The San Diego Biomedical Research Institute (SDBRI), then, a newly formed entity, was struggling to
secure high-level talent for available Principal Investigator and post-doctoral positions, due to the
overwhelming number of well-established research institutes in the area. Seeking a stronger brand
image to attract stellar candidates, SDBRI reached out to Sciencia for help. Working closely with the CEO,
we needed to strengthen their mission statement and create an updated logo that would tell the story of
SDBRI, while differentiating them from competitors.
The Situation
The San Diego Biomedical Research Institute (SDBRI), then, a newly formed entity, was struggling to
secure high-level talent for available Principal Investigator and post-doctoral positions, due to the
overwhelming number of well-established research institutes in the area. Seeking a stronger brand
image to attract stellar candidates, SDBRI reached out to Sciencia for help. Working closely with the CEO,
we needed to strengthen their mission statement and create an updated logo that would tell the story of
SDBRI, while differentiating them from competitors.

The Process
We started the process of performing a deep dive competitor
assessment, including website and mission statement review,
content marketing strategies and branding elements. Sciencia went
on-site and reviewed all the materials with the internal team and,
together, we brainstormed strategies and tactics on how to position
the institute for success. We uncovered SDBRI strengths in providing
a collaborative, intra-disciplinary environment in which investigators
and their research can thrive in a stress-free work environment. The
institute was laser focused to create an environment where scientists
freely engaged in collaborative research to identify and target
common pathways that lead to advanced disease. The CEOs vision
also included fostering public and private relationships, science
education and community partnerships to diversify support for
chronic disease research. Therefore, we shifted the messaging of the
institute to focus on the patients, rather than the research itself, in
an effort to engage the public about the Institute’s activities to excite
scientific inquiry and identify health problems relevant to the
community. We also evolved the existing logo so it had a more
modern look and feel and lightened up the use of colors to promote
a sense of community and calm.
The Process

We started the process of performing a deep dive competitor
assessment, including website and mission statement review,
content marketing strategies and branding elements. Sciencia went
on-site and reviewed all the materials with the internal team and,
together, we brainstormed strategies and tactics on how to position
the institute for success. We uncovered SDBRI strengths in providing
a collaborative, intra-disciplinary environment in which investigators
and their research can thrive in a stress-free work environment. The
institute was laser focused to create an environment where scientists
freely engaged in collaborative research to identify and target
common pathways that lead to advanced disease. The CEOs vision
also included fostering public and private relationships, science
education and community partnerships to diversify support for
chronic disease research. Therefore, we shifted the messaging of the
institute to focus on the patients, rather than the research itself, in
an effort to engage the public about the Institute’s activities to excite
scientific inquiry and identify health problems relevant to the
community. We also evolved the existing logo so it had a more
modern look and feel and lightened up the use of colors to promote
a sense of community and calm.
The Result
Dedicated to predicting and preventing disease, while accelerating
medical advances with research, SDBRI now had a brand image as
strong as their mission. By unifying the institute’s brand message,
their team was now speaking the same language, which was an
important step for the organization’s progression. With this new look
and feel, SDBRI was able to secure two new Principal Investigators
within a 6 month time period and help advance their mission and
position itself amongst the leading research institutes in the area.

The Result

Dedicated to predicting and preventing disease, while accelerating
medical advances with research, SDBRI now had a brand image as
strong as their mission. By unifying the institute’s brand message,
their team was now speaking the same language, which was an
important step for the organization’s progression. With this new look
and feel, SDBRI was able to secure two new Principal Investigators
within a 6 month time period and help advance their mission and
position itself amongst the leading research institutes in the area.

“Sciencia was an excellent addition to our team when developing
our mission statement and messaging for our newly formed
research institute. Jill understands the science, and is smart on the
strategy of executing a communication and marketing plan to
reach our goals.”
Joanna Davies, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer

“Sciencia was an excellent addition to our team when developing
our mission statement and messaging for our newly formed
research institute. Jill understands the science, and is smart on the
strategy of executing a communication and marketing plan to
reach our goals.”
Joanna Davies, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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