SIR Foundation overview
SIR Foundation is a scientific foundation dedicated to fostering research in interventional radiology for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge, increasing the number of skilled investigators and developing innovative therapies that lead to improved patient care and quality of life. The foundation is committed to fostering the development and enhancement of innovative, minimally invasive, image-guided therapies from inception to mature clinical application and to conduct educational programs in the service of its mission.
SIR Foundation is a scientific foundation dedicated to fostering research in interventional radiology for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge, increasing the number of skilled investigators, and developing innovative therapies that lead to improved patient care and quality of life.
Read moreOur grants program has an impressive 25-to-1 return on investment, which means that for every dollar SIR Foundation provides to a grant recipient, that grant recipient is able to subsequently garner $25 from other funding organizations for that same line of research.
Read moreSIR Foundation Clinical Research and Registries Division strongly encourages the IR community to undertake research initiatives that support evidence-based research and advance patient care. Many opportunities are provided for investigator collaboration, scientific training, and innovation.
Read moreAs the only organization dedicated to IR research, philanthropy to SIR Foundation propels innovation, advances the value and quality of IR through evidence-based practice and data collection and provides critical visibility to the specialty. The foundation does not receive support from SIR membership dues and relies solely on your contributions to support the research that elevates our specialty and enhances patient care everywhere.
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