Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a non-profit medical research organization based in the United States. It was established in 1953 by the aviator and industrialist Howard Hughes.

Pronunciation

Howard Hughes Medical Institute: /ˈhaʊərd hjuːz ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/

Etymology

The institute is named after its founder, Howard Hughes, an American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist. The term "Medical Institute" signifies the organization's focus on advancing biomedical research and science education.

Overview

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is one of the largest private funding organizations for biological and medical research in the United States. Its mission is to discover and disseminate new knowledge in the field of life sciences. The institute invests in people, not projects, as it awards long-term, flexible funding to researchers, known as HHMI Investigators.

Related Terms

Biomedical Research: The application of the natural sciences, especially the biological and physiological sciences, to clinical medicine.
HHMI Investigators: A group of leading researchers selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for their potential to make significant contributions to science.
Life Sciences: The branches of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms – such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings – as well as related considerations like bioethics.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute