2007 Annual Report - Foundation for the National Institutes of Health

Endowments at the
Foundation for NIH
Through endowment gifts, donors ensure perpetual support for a variety of research and educational
initiatives at the Foundation for NIH. The annual investment income generated by an endowment
fund covers program expenses, while the principal remains intact to ensure future funding.
Edna Williams Curl and Myron R. Curl
Endowment
The Edna Williams Curl and Myron R. Curl Endowment,
established in 2007, supports multiple sclerosis research at the
National Institutes of Health.
John Laws Decker Memorial Fund
During his lifetime, Dr. John Laws Decker strived to connect
research communities around the world to exchange information
and promote the acceleration of important scientific research.
Mrs. Lucille Decker and the Decker family created the John Laws
Decker Memorial Fund in 2003 to establish an annual lecture
memorializing his dedication to education and communication
about science. The endowment and the lecture it supports stand
as a permanent and fitting tribute to Dr. Decker’s memory.
John I. and Elaine K. Gallin Endowment
The Gallin Endowment provides amenities at the Edmond J. Safra
Family Lodge for family members who accompany loved ones
participating in clinical trials at the NIH campus in Bethesda,
MD. The endowment was established in 1999 in anticipation of
the opening of the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge in 2005.
GlaxoSmithKline Endowment Fund
The GlaxoSmithKline Endowment supports programs and
activities for families staying at the Edmond J. Safra Family
Lodge, including services that help residents stay in touch with
employers and loved ones.
Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fund for Women
Scientists in Cancer Research
The Kaplan Fund, established in 2000, provides annual support
for the Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowships for Women Scientists in
Cancer Research. These post-doctoral fellowship awards are given
annually to one or more outstanding woman scientists at the
National Cancer Institute.
Robert Whitney Newcomb Memorial Fund
This permanent fund was established in 2000 by the Newcomb
family. Through a charitable remainder trust, the Newcomb
Memorial Fund endows an annual lecture in neuroscience as well
as internships for high school students at the National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Norman P. Salzman Memorial Fund
Dr. Norman Salzman’s family, colleagues, and friends remember
the legacy of this noted pioneer in molecular biology through
contributions to the Salzman Memorial Fund, which supports
an annual symposium and award in virology. The half-day
symposium addresses key topics in virology and immunology
and is attended each year by researchers, medical students, and
health professionals.
Stephen E. Straus Endowment
Established by Bernard and Barbro Osher in 2006 in honor of
Dr. Straus, this endowment funds the Stephen E. Straus Award,
recognizing the outstanding research accomplishments of a
young scientist in the field of complementary and alternative or
integrative medicine.
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Endowment at
the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge
The Weinberg Endowment was created in 2002 and supports
the operation and maintenance of the Edmond J. Safra Family
Lodge—ensuring that guests are provided a comfortable home
away from home for years to come.
NormaN P. Salzman Memorial Award
Two researchers were honored with the 2007 Norman P. Salzman Memorial Award. Adriano Boasso (mentored by Gene M. Shearer)
was the first awardee. Audray Harris, the second awardee (mentored by Dr. Alasdair C. Steven) received a special recognition.
The memorial serves as a living legacy for Norman P. Salzman, who was a mentor to many young scientists. It is awarded to an
outstanding post-doctoral fellow and his or her mentor for innovative and creative research, and it is a model for encouraging and
recognizing scientific discovery.
More than 150 researchers, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, and health professionals attended the presentation and related
symposium. The Foundation for NIH deeply appreciates Mrs. Lenore Salzman’s vision and leadership and thanks her for the role she
has played in the program’s outstanding growth.
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