Foundation for the National Institutes of Health

**The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) creates and leads alliances and public-private partnerships that advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of people’s lives.** Established by Congress in 1990, the FNIH is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that convenes public and private partnerships between the NIH, academia, life science companies, and patient advocacy groups. Building on a more than 25-year track record of success, FNIH partners to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. FNIH builds bridges to medical breakthroughs because all people deserve the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. **IN OUR WORK** - We accelerate new therapies, diagnostics, and potential cures - We advance global health and seek equity in care - We power science by celebrating and training the next generation of scientists **The FNIH Core Values of integrity, equity, gratitude, collaboration, and innovation influence everything we do. We strive to meet high standards, earn trust, and hold ourselves accountable.** **FNIH Mission** The FNIH’s mission is to create and lead alliances and public-private partnerships that advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of people’s lives.