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We believe that tomorrow’s treatments for wounds, diabetes, arthritis, and more should look a lot different. Instead of temporary fixes, our researchers are looking for ways to help rebuild, repair, or replace parts of the body afflicted by disease. Everyday, we are learning more about the pathways cells follow to develop into tissues and applying these findings to new disease models and treatments.

The IRM relies on philanthropy to fuel innovative studies and support our high impact outreach programs. Your donations have gotten new ideas off the ground, provided flexibility for emerging challenges, and trained the next generation of scientists. With your support, we can build the future of medicine.

Fund the future

Philanthropy has played a major role in advancing the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine which are dependent on novel basic and translational research to develop therapies that are effective and safe. Most importantly, conventional yet crucial funding sources, which support most IRM faculty’s research, typically fund safer applications. Philanthropic sources provide the opportunity to support high-risk, high-payoff research with a greater chance to make a remarkable impact.

New ideas require courage and vision. Forward-thinking donors can help to accelerate the next transformations in research and medicine. A targeted or restricted gift makes an impact on a specific initiative such as tissue regeneration, or a disease area such as heart, brain, or lung. An unrestricted gift allows the IRM the flexibility to immediately apply funds where they are most needed.

Your donation can generate grants for research, provide fellowships for junior scientists, or fund our programs, giving us the flexibility to respond to new opportunities. With your support, we can build the future of medicine.

Energize our outreach

We don’t keep our science to ourselves.  The IRM partners with  organizations in the Philadelphia area and beyond to provide STEM education opportunities and spread the word about regenerative medicine. Your contributions will give our volunteers and staff the resources they need to reach more people in our community.

Penn has established funds to accept support for specific outreach programs. Click the links below to donate directly to the STEM program of your choice!

• Penn Academy for Reproductive Sciences (PARS)
• Penn Academy for Skin Health (PASH)
• Project BioEYES —celebrating 20 years  of science in the classroom!
• Ruth Gottlieb Research Opportunity Fund (to support summer research experiences)