Mission

The foundation for the national institutes of health (fnih) connects the world's leading public and private organizations to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs for patients, regardless of who they are, where they live, or what disease they have. together with leading scientists and problem-solvers, and a successful track record of navigating complex problems, the fnih accelerates new therapies, diagnostics, and potential cures; advances global health and equity in care; and celebrates and trains the next generation of scientists. established by congress in 1990 to support the mission of the national institutes of health (nih), the fnih is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. for more information about the fnih, please visit fnih.org.