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The
mission of the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
is to enhance medical knowledge and skills through the advancement
of research and education.
Statement
of Purpose:
"To
engage in medical research and development, and related activities
all exclusively charitable, scientific or educational in nature."
New
techniques for patient diagnosis and care have been discovered,
tested and refined through research projects sponsored and funded
by Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF)*. Established
in 1949 as a not-for-profit corporation, Wichita Medical Research
and Education Foundation (WMREF) actively encourages through funding
and design opportunities, those projects that may advance knowledge
in the diagnosis, treatment and cure of illness.
The
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF) promotes
research for the development of new medical skills and knowledge
which serve patients from Wichita and throughout Kansas. Research
papers are published in nationally recognized journals and medical
publications. WMREF sponsored research projects often receive national
funding for more extensive programs and research.
Limited
funds are also available to support research in other areas of interest
such as:
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Geriatrics
Orthopedics
- Psychiatric
Care
- Sickle
Cell Anemia
- Cancer
Research
- And
a limited amount of unrestricted funds
The
services of the WMREF are made available to all medical practioners,
medical residents, and other recognized medically and scientifically
qualified investigators in the Wichita area.
In
order to give new research a timely start, board policy directs
that the majority of available research funds go toward providing
"seed money" for promising new projects.
To
inquire about research funding opportunities contact the the office
of WMREF, 316-686-7172.
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