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Our Mission: To acquire and administer funds to
support and sustain the advancement of healthcare knowledge and discovery
for the benefit of America’s veterans.
MISSOURI FOUNDATION for
MEDICAL RESEARCH
MISSOURI FOUNDATIONfor
MEDICAL RESEARCH
This partnership broadened the VA’s ability to accept private and non-VA public funds to support VA research and education
1988 – Congress passed legislation allowing VA Medical Centers to establish state-chartered not-for-profit corporations.
The Missouri Foundation for Medical Research is a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
Gifts to the MFMR are tax deductible
1991 - The Missouri Foundation for Medical Research was chartered in Missouri
Encouraging Young VA Investigators through grants for pilot studies
Supporting Young VA Investigators with administrative services and fund-raising
MISSOURI FOUNDATION for
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Rukhsana Gul, PhD Fellow awarded $13,250 grant by Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Executive Director for her work with metabolic syndrome-induced cardiac disease, October,
2011
Shawn Bender, PhD awarded $13,030 grant by Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Executive Director for his work with Vascular Insulin Resistance, October, 2011
Jason Rodier, PhD awarded $13,500 grant by Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Executive Director for his work with Gold Nanoparticles and Gene Therapy, October, 2011
Providing opportunities for Young VA Investigators to share their work
Facilitating an understanding of the complexities of scientific research
Educating the public on the intersection of research, education and quality health care delivery
MISSOURI FOUNDATION for
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research sponsors VA Research Day poster contest and awards young researchers. Funds help further their work, April, 2011
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Chair, Dr. Wynn Volkert, presents award to young VA Investigator, April, 2011
Young VA Investigators present their work to the public at VA Research Day sponsored by Missouri Foundation for Medical Research, April, 2011
In 2009 & 2010, the Missouri Foundation for Medical Research provided over $1.133 million in support for research and education at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Discovery & Innovation for Veterans’ Health
2009 & 2010 Expenditures on VA Research by Missouri Foundation for Medical Research
$402,226 Support for VA Investigators$244,941 Grants to support VA Research$485,424 Service/supplies/equipment/travel$435,198 Payments to our research partner,
University of Missouri - Columbia
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Discovery & Innovation for Veterans’ Health
Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
Gifts to the MFMR are tax deductible
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Discovery & Innovation for Veterans’ Health
800 Hospital DriveColumbia, Missouri573-814-6555
www.mofmr.org
Missouri Foundation for Medical Research Discovery & Innovation for Veterans’ Health