Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis

"Founded in 2003, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) is a knowledge network promoting equity in health worldwide. We are a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing global health students, researchers and practitioners at institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Canada and globally." (from ccghr.ca)

THE MISSION OF THE DALLAS VA RESEARCH CORPORATION IS TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND REHABILITATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF LARGE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMITTED TO QUALITY PATIENT CARE, MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

RIVERSIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ENGAGES IN AND ADVANCES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON BEHALF OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

The Metis Foundation is an organization dedicated to advancing clinically relevant medical research, especially within the Department of Defense. We seek to foster collaboration among government, academic and industry entities by providing scientific, educational, financial and project management support during the conduct of federally and privately sponsored research, clinical trials and education.

TO EQUIP PARTNERS AND COMMUNITIES IN COLORADO AND ACROSS THE NATION WITH THE RESOURCES, SERVICES AND UNBIASED DATA NEEDED TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE. WE HELP COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND ADVANCE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE. OUR WORK IS GROUNDED IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OUR PARTNERS. SERVICE: OUR WORK IS GROUNDED IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OUR STAFF AND OUR PARTNERS. STEWARDSHIP: WE ARE CONSCIENTIOUS STEWARDS OF THE COLORADO ALL PAYER CLAIMS DATABASE. THROUGH DATA EXPERTISE AND PARTNERSHIP, WE ENSURE EXCEPTIONAL DATA QUALITY AND CREATE INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE ANALYTICS RESULTING IN ACTIONABLE, DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS. INTEGRITY: WE ARE OBJECTIVE, SOLUTION-ORIENTED, AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST INTEGRITY IN THE WORK WE DO. WE AIM TO BE A TRUSTED, CREDIBLE, RE

THE SANFORD CONSORTIUM IS A COLLABORATION AMONG FIVE PREEMINENT LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS FORMED TO ENABLE RENOWNED SCIENTISTS WITH EXPERTISE IN STEM CELL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH TO COLLABORATE TO SEEK TRANSFORMATIVE DISCOVERIES AND BREAKTHROUGH MEDICAL ADVANCES.

The organization works to protect and empower the world's young through championing education, developing enterprise, and ending exploitation.

The mission of LLVARE is to support basic and clinical research in an effort to prevent or treat human disease and afflictions, in particular for our nations Veterans. See schedule O for more details.

TO FOSTER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN GROUP PRACTICE THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL QUALITY, PATIENT SAFETY, SERVICE, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION.

THE ST. LOUIS INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK, THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP, STRIVES FOR QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES REFLECT OUR MOST IMPORTANT ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS: HEALTH EQUITY, PATIENT-CENTERED ORIENTATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, OUTCOME-FOCUSED DECISION MAKING, AND INNOVATION. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES INCLUDE GROWING OUR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, STABILIZING AND DEVELOPING WORKFORCE, AND ACCELERATING EQUITY IN HEALTHCARE.

TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VACCINES AND IMMUNOTHERAPIES AGAINST MAJOR GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES BY DECODING THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

IASCS MISSION IS TO SERVE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY BY LEADING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP AND THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE QUANTITATIVE CELL SCIENCES. OUR VISION IS TO ADVANCE THE IMPACT OF CYTOMETRY IN MEETING AND EMERGING CHALLENGES IN THE LIFE BIOMEDICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

THE AIM OF THE DEMING INSTITUTE IS TO ENRICH SOCIETY THROUGH THE DEMING PHILOSOPHY. DEMING IS A TIMELESS, COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP APPROACH THAT ENABLES ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE, WITH THE AIM FOR EVERYONE TO WIN. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE INSTITUTE HAS EQUIPPED PEOPLE WITH A UNIQUE LENS THROUGH WHICH GREAT TRANSFORMATIONS ARE MADE. OUR RESOURCES AND NETWORK OF PARTNERS SUPPORT PEOPLE IN TAKING BOLD ACTION TO COUNTERACT THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE TRADITIONAL COMMAND-AND-CONTROL MANAGEMENT STYLE. THE INSTITUTE HELPS LEADERS, MANAGERS, EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS USE THE DEMING SYSTEM OF PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE (SOPK) TO UNDERSTAND THEIR ORGANIZATION AS A SYSTEM, LEARN TO APPRECIATE VARIATION AND USE DATA, UNDERSTAND BASIC PSYCHOLOGY TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND GAIN NEW INSIGHTS BY USING KNOWLEDGE, NOT JUST INFORMATION. OUR VISION IS FOR THE SYSTEM OF PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE TO BE THE STANDARD LENS PEOPLE USE TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.

TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CHILD HEALTH CARE DELIVERY BY CREATING A SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CLINICIANS AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS CAN COLLECT, AGGREGATE, AND ANALYZE DATA THAT WILL ENABLE THE IDENTIFICATION AND REDUCTION OF RISKS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENT CARE.

To educate and inpspire young adults to promote environmentally conscious & socially responsible choices.

TO PROVIDE A FORUM WHERE TRUSTED INFORMATION AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY ARE USED TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE.

PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ON CANNABINOIDS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS; SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY, USES, TOXICOLOGY, BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND ITS CONSTITUENTS.

THE ANDREW LEVITT CENTER FOR SOCIAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE IS CREATED TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE BASE ABOUT THE INTERPLAY OF SOCIAL FORCES AND THE EMERGENCY CARE SYSTEM, AS TOGETHER THESE INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO SEEK TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE MOMENTS WHEN THESE FORCES CONFLICT.

CHARITABLE - FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY THE PROMOTION OF PATIENT SAFETY AND REDUCTION OF MEDICAL AND OTHER ERRORS IN HEALTHCARE.

DEDICATION TO THE DISCOVERY, STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF MINERAL SPECIES AND THEIR HISTORY, AND TO INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE MINERAL KINGDOM THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

The organizations primary purpose is to develop future pharmacy residents from the 13 state Midwest Region the opportunity to share their experiences from various practice settings.

TO FACILITATE AND CARRY OUT A PROGRAM OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, DAYTON, OHIO, PURSUANT TO TITLE 38 UNITED STATES CODE SECTIONS 7361 THROUGH 7368. THE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED UNDER THESE PURPOSES WILL BE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CONJUCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON THE PRINCIPALS, CONCEPTS AND BENEFITS RELATING TO INTEGRATED MEDICINE

TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGICAL OR PROGRAMMATIC PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES WHICH IMPROVE THE AFFORDABILITY AND DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO RURAL, REMOTE, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

To conduct scientific research into the cause and cure of autoimmune and non-autoimmune diseases. To instruct the public on subjects related to disease, useful to individuals and beneficial to the community.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIOSCIENCES, EDUCATE AND TRAIN YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVE HUMAN WELFARE BY APPLYING BREAKTHROUGHS IN RESEARCH TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND MEDICAL CARE FOR THE PUBLIC'S BENEFIT.

IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY COLLABORATING WITH ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO CONDUCT HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL RESEARCH IN A PROFESSIONALLY NURTURING AND WORLDCLASS ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT.

Dedicated to improving the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education and care.

TO SUPPORT THE USE OF DATA AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, INNOVATION, AND EVALUATION IN ORDER TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN SAFETY NET SETTINGS AND TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR VETERANS RESEARCH (LCVR) MISSION IS TO ADVANCE DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION THROUGH RESEARCH INITIATIVES DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF VETERANS LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.

DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.

IMPACTING THE LIVES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS EQUALLY BENEFITING OUR MEMBER HOSPITALS, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. FUNDS ARE USED FOR PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES, RENOVATIONS, EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF THE OSTEOSARCOMA INSTITUTE IS TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE TREATMENT OPTIONS AND SURVIVAL RATES IN OSTEOSARCOMA PATIENTS THROUGH IDENTIFYING AND FUNDING THE MOST PROMISING AND BREAKTHROUGH OSTEOSARCOMA CLINICAL TRIALS AND SCIENCE.

TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND FIBROMYALGIA AND PROVIDE PATIENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH INFORMATION, CLINICAL CARE, AND INTEGRATED RESEARCH PROJECTS.

The Organization seeks to coordinate and expedite the treatment of pulmonary embolus with a balanced team of physicians from a variety of specialties. This multi-disciplinary approach allows for the rapid evaluation of risks, formulation of a treatment plan, and mobilization of resources.

THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONL PURPOSES, SPECIFICALLY TO BE CARRIED ON IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE REULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH INCLUDING ANY PATENTS

THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO STIMULATE THE GENERATION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING NICOTINE AND ALL ITS MANIFESTATIONS, FROM MOLECULAR TO SOCIETAL.

TO HELP GUIDE BOTH THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREGUT DISEASE THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND FOREGUT SURGEONS. TO FOSTER RESEARCH THAT WILL CULMINATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BENCHMARKS FOR EXCELLENCE WHILE ALSO ESTABLISHING SPECIALTY-SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT WILL ULTIMATELY TRANSLATE INTO IMPROVED CARE, SAFETY, AND VALUE FOR PATIENTS WITH FOREGUT DISEASES.

BUILDING INCLUSION WHERE WE LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY THROUGH DISABILITY-LED PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORM LIVES.

FOUNDED IN 1986, MTPPI IS A RESEARCH ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING IN HEALTH SERVICE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE RAST ANNOTATION SERVER AND THE SEED ENVIRONMENT FOR COMPARATIVE GENOMICS AVAILABLE TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE. CUSTOM BIOINFORMATICS SERVICES AND RESEARCH.

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A STRONG NETWORK TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED, MID-CAREER, AND NOVICE RESEARCHERS WHO SEEK GRANTS TO CONDUCT BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH TO FURTHER PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, P.C.'S MISSION OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NEW YORKERS. A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION IS THE STUDY OF THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PHYSICIANS' WELLNESS AND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE PHYSICIAN ENGAGEMENT AND PROVIDE GREATER WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND SATISFACTION.

SUPPORT RESEARCH AT GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION

The organization is a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure high-quality patient care and promote patient safety in facilities where invasive cardiac and endovascular procedures are performed. The organization will achieve its mission by setting standards for quality care establishing requirements for accreditation and providing peer review for cardiac and endovascular programs. The organization will also provide tools and resources to support self evaluation and quality improvement.

TO FACILITATE AND MANAGE THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A STATEWIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA TO COLLECT DATA ON THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.