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Industries BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical DeviceHeadquarters Regions Washington DC Metro Area, East Coast, Southern US Founded Date Dec 17, 1953 Founders Howard Hughes Operating Status Active Last Funding Type Grant Related Hubs The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Alumni Founded Companies
Company Type Non-profit
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Phone Number 3012158500
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a non-profit medical research organization that aims to advance biomedical research and science education. It seeks to strengthen education in biology and related sciences from elementary school to graduate studies by introducing science education programs.
The institute’s offerings include BioInteractive:
free resources for science teachers and students, including animations, short films, and apps; HHMI Bulletin: a science magazine that explores biomedical research through in-depth features, news, and perspectives; Janelia Research Campus: a research center where scientists pursue challenging problems in a collaborative setting; and Tangled Bank Studios: a production company that creates science films for broadcast, cinema, and digital media.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute was founded by Howard Hughes in 1953 and is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.