2007 Annual Report - Foundation for the National Institutes of Health

Global Health Security Initiative
The United States for the first time hosted this annual meeting, and the
foundation was a lead sponsor. Formed in 2001, the GHSI aims to protect
public health and security by improving preparedness for and response to
terrorist and health threats. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary
Michael O. Leavitt and seven European, Asian, and North American
counterparts addressed potential threats, risk management, and network
and communications issues.
GAIN
Genetic Association
Information Network
This project completed genotyping of more
than 18,000 samples for six major common
disease studies already underway and granted
funds to researchers to analyze the results. The
work focused on attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, type I diabetes, major depression,
psoriasis, schizophrenia, and bi-polar disorder.
The foundation raised $26 million in cash and
resources for the network.
ADNI
Alzheimer’s Disease
Neuroimaging Initiative
The study completed enrollment and is monitoring 823 participants
for normal, mildly impaired, and Alzheimer’s disease-related
brain changes. Test results and images are being cataloged in
a comprehensive database that will spur further research. The
foundation has raised nearly $25 million for this effort.
The Foundation for NIH: A Unique Catalyst for
Public-Private Partnerships
The Foundation for NIH was established by the U.S. Congress and began operations in 1996 to serve as a
non-profit catalyst for public-private partnering in support of research of the National Institutes of Health.
That unique role affords the foundation unparalleled interaction with key personnel at NIH and at the same
time the entrepreneurial mandate to involve a broad range of public and private entities, including foreign
partners and for-profit institutions.
To date, the foundation has raised more than $410 million and facilitated over 50 projects. A flexible
infrastructure, combined with disciplined scientific, administrative, and program-management capabilities,
allows the foundation to create innovative, successful partnerships that benefit all parties.
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