American Foundation for AIDS Research
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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, "is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy." [1]
- "Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR-funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $250 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide." [2]
Other Leadership: American Foundation for AIDS Research
Trustees
Accessed September 2007: [3]
- Chairman of the Board - Kenneth Cole
- Founding International Chairman - Dame Elizabeth Taylor
- Founding Chairman - Mathilde Krim
- Vice Chairmen - Patricia J. Matson; John C. Simons
- Treasurer - Wallace Sheft
- Secretary - William D. Zabel
Trustees
- Arlen H. Andelson
- Harry Belafonte
- David Bohnett
- Zev Braun
- Jonathan S. Canno
- Donald Capoccia
- Jane B. Eisner
- Arnold W. Klein
- Michael J. Klingensmith
- Michele V. McNeill
- Richard H. Metzner
- Edward L. Milstein
- Natasha Richardson
- Vincent A. Roberti
- Allan Rosenfield
- Alan D. Schwartz
- Diana L. Taylor
- Kevin Wendle
Adjunct Trustees
Honorary Trustees
- Mouna E. Ayoub
- John F. Breglio
- Robert L. Burkett
- Michael Fuchs
- Sandra Hernandez
- Sherry Lansing
- Jane F. Nathanson
- Rev. Dr. Randolph Nugent
- Pauline Phillips
- Leonard Rabinowitz
- Michael D. Shriver
- Joel D. Weisman
In Memoriam
Global Fundraising Chairman
Contact
- Web: http://www.amfar.org
Resources and articles
Related Sourcewatch
References
- ↑ Home Page, American Foundation for AIDS Research, accessed September 11, 2007.
- ↑ History and Accomplishments, American Foundation for AIDS Research, accessed September 11, 2007.
- ↑ Board of Trustees, American Foundation for AIDS Research, accessed September 11, 2007.