How you can help
The Department of Internal Medicine has a long-standing commitment to outstanding patient care, translational research, education and personalized healthcare. The department's vision is to work as a team to shape the future of medicine by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge to meet the needs of each individual.
Numerous funds have been established by generous donors. These funds contribute significantly to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine’s ability to advance its mission and vision. Please consider one of these existing funds or visit our Ways to Give page.
Giving Opportunities
Diabetes funds
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Diabetes Research Fund Supporting clinical research in diabetes.
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Nutrition and Diabetes Research Fund Supporting the research work of Dr. Kwame Osei.
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Diabetes Type 1 Research Fund Supporting research for type 1 diabetes in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including but not limited to equipment, travel, supplies, publications and personnel.
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Diabetes Center Support Fund Supporting the development of ongoing programs in the Diabetes Center, including but not limited to construction, planning, remodeling and ongoing program needs.
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African-American with Diabetes Research and Education Fund Supporting the education and advancement of basic and clinical research specific to diabetes in the African American population, including but not limited to research equipment, personnel and supplies.
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Diabetes Research Center Support Fund Supporting research activities for diabetes in the Diabetes Research Center, including research, personnel, equipment supplies, conferences, travel, publication costs, medical training and publishing.
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Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) Diabetes Research Fund Supporting research in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, including but not limited to research, personnel, equipment, supplies, education and training.
Endocrinology general funds
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Lipid Research Fund Supporting lipid research in the Division of Endocrinology and the work of Dr. James M. Falko.
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Metabolic Bone and Mineral Metabolism Fund Supporting knowledge and understanding of metabolic bone diseases and mineral metabolism, including but not limited to clinical research activities, travel, equipment, supplies and personnel.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Comprehensive Fund Supporting the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including but not limited to education, research, patient care, general operating and recruitment as directed by the division director.
Thyroid and endocrine research funds
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Mary A. Gertmenian Cancer Research Fund Supporting research to find a cure for breast cancer.
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Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Research Fund Supporting the research of Dr. Thomas O'Dorisio.
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Thyroid Research and Education Fund Supporting research and education for thyroid disease, including but not limited to equipment, personnel, travel, training, publication and conferences.
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Thyroid Laboratory Fund in Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Supporting research in thyroid disease at the discretion of Dr. Matt Ringel.
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Endocrine Genetics and Adrenal Research Fund Supporting basic and clinical research specific to the genetic basis of endocrine neoplasia with a focus on adrenal and related tumors. Can be used for research, equipment, supplies, personnel, etc.
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Endocrine Tumor Research and Education Fund Supporting research and education for endocrine tumors (work of Dr. Pinzone or successor), including but not limited to research equipment, supplies, personnel and travel.

