A letter from Dr. Robert S. Sandler, MPH, AGAF, Chair of the AGA Research Foundation
At a time when we are on the brink of major scientific breakthroughs, there is a growing gap in federal funding for research. Without gastroenterology and hepatology research, there would be no discoveries to improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of digestive diseases and to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
As a member of the AGA, you understand the physical, emotional, and financial costs of digestive diseases. And you understand the tremendous value of research to advance patient care.
Dr. Robert S. Sandler
Gifts to the Foundation this past year directly supported 66 bright investigators. Despite this success, close to 300 other innovative and promising research ideas went unfunded. We must continue to foster the careers of talented scientists and protect the GI research pipeline.
A financial contribution to the AGA Research Foundation is the opportunity for you to give back to the field in a lasting way. All contributions to the Foundation go to support the Foundation’s research endowment. Please make your tax-deductible donation of $250, $500, $1,000, or any amount you can give.
Thank you in advance for your support and best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season and successful New Year.
Three easy ways to give
Online: www.gastro.org/donateonline
Through the mail:
AGA Research Foundation
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
By phone: 301-222-4002
All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. law.
