Established on July 14, 1989, the Atlanta Research and Education
Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation that was created
to advance the research and educational activities of the
staff at the Atlanta Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Medical Center.
Over the past 35 years, the Atlanta Research and Education
Foundation (AREF) has partnered with the Atlanta VA Medical
Center to develop a diverse research portfolio dedicated
to investigating a variety of ailments afflicting the nation's
veterans. AREF plays a crucial role in supporting VA physicians
and researchers as they endeavor to understand how, why,
and when diseases afflict the human system. AREF facilitates
collaborative efforts between the Atlanta VA Medical Center,
academic institutions, government research organizations,
and private companies by administering a variety of programs
ranging from applied research in low vision to molecular
mechanisms of gene therapy in bone reformation.
The Foundation's
motto, to advance VA research and education, is central
to our mission. Through our ongoing efforts toward meeting
these
objectives, the VA and the Atlanta Research and Education
Foundation are teamed to provide the highest caliber research
infrastructure for our researchers. AREF also strives to
partner with the private sector to provide faculty, staff,
and providers with opportunities to advance their knowledge
in their respective fields of healthcare. Through this
expanded authority, AREF can manage resources to continue
education
and training so that we may have the most advanced healthcare
workforce. Our ultimate goal is to aid in the advancement
of research and education at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
The Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors, which
sets policy governing the day to day activities.
Mike Hart, MD
President
ACOS/R&D, Atlanta VA Medical Center
Vacant
Secretary
B. Stanton Breon, CFA, CPA
Treasurer
Principal, SDG Advisors, LLC
Ajay Dhawan, MD
Interim Director, Atlanta VA Health Care System
Anne Tomolo, MD
ACOS/Education, Atlanta VA Health Care System
Michael Heekin
President, Kreuzberg Partners, LLC
Virginia Krawiec, MPA
Director/Health Professional Training in Cancer Control, American Cancer Society
Ellen Mangione, MD
Interim Chief of Staff, Atlanta VA Health Care System
Machelle Pardue, PhD
Research Career Scientist, Atlanta VA Health Care System
Chloe Tonney
Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, CDC Foundation
Stuart Zola, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Emory University
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2017 IRS Form 990