National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a leading biomedical research facility in the United States, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1887 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, NIH is the primary agency responsible for biomedical and health-related research in the country. It comprises 27 separate institutes and centers, each focusing on different disciplines within biomedical science. NIH conducts its own scientific research through the Intramural Research Program and provides significant funding for research at external institutions via the Extramural Research Program. With a workforce that includes 1,200 principal investigators and over 4,000 postdoctoral fellows, NIH has been instrumental in major medical breakthroughs, such as the development of vaccines for hepatitis and human papillomavirus, as well as the discovery of treatments for various health conditions. As the world's largest source of medical research funding, NIH continues to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to public health improvements.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit family of leading high-quality providers and other healthcare organizations working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. Ranked among the nation's top 100 integrated healthcare delivery networks, MaineHealth member organizations include Maine Medical Center, Franklin Community Health Network, LincolnHealth, Maine Behavioral Healthcare,
Novo Biosciences
Grant in 2017
Novo Biosciences develops cardiac drugs designed to reverse the life-threatening damage caused by heart attacks. Its drugs spur the body to heal itself by triggering powerful mechanisms of self-repair and regrowth that lie dormant in genes, enabling patients to regenerate damaged organs and tissues and live a healthier life. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Maine Medical Center
Grant in 2017
Maine Medical Center is a 637 licensed-bed teaching hospital located at 22 Bramhall Street in Portland, Maine
University of New England Endowment
Grant in 2012
The University of New England is a health sciences university located in Biddeford, Maine, distinguished by its commitment to liberal arts education and innovative health programs. It hosts internationally recognized scholars and offers over 40 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, including Maine's only medical school. The university operates two campuses in Biddeford and Portland, providing interprofessional education through its various colleges, such as the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Pharmacy. The institution actively manages an endowment fund, which invests donations to generate a reliable income source that supports its strategic initiatives and enhances educational opportunities for its students. The fund's assets are overseen by the university's executive management team, ensuring effective governance and alignment with the university's mission.
The Jackson Laboratory
Grant in 2011
The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research in the United States. It offers scientific services and genetic resources to laboratories internationally, and educates students of various ages through courses, internships, and programs. The company also provides scientific resources, techniques, software, and data to scientists internationally. It offers high school internships, pre and post-doctoral opportunities, and collaborative education programs. The company discovers genetic basis for preventing, treating, and curing human diseases in the areas of cancers, computational biology and bioinformatics, developmental and reproductive biology, immunology, metabolic diseases, and neurobiology. In addition, it offers mouse breeding and research services designed for mouse-based biomedical research community, such as breeding and colony management, cryopreservation and recovery, phenotyping and efficacy testing, genetic research services, and study-ready induced models. The Jackson Laboratory was founded in 1929 and is based in Bar Harbor, Maine. It has a facility in California.
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