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I venture to say that no one becomes a doctor without wanting to do
the right thing for their patients. Similarly, no one becomes a researcher
without believing strongly that they can cure disease. They are both highly
motivated, intensely driven individuals who want to make a difference. The
magic happens when you can bring the two disciplines together and have
them work collaboratively to advance medicine and science.
That's what's happening at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research,
where scientists and clinical researchers are finding answers to some of the
world's most challenging clinical problems to improve the lives of others.
Their discoveries have an impact on individuals' lives around the world,
contributing to new treatments, drugs and equipment.
With an international reputation for excellence, the Feinstein Institute has
been able to attract the finest talent--scientific professionals who thrive in a
supportive environment that encourages investigation, original thought and
research. This diverse group of professionals has an equally diverse range
of research interests. Recognized by their peers in their respective fields,
Feinstein Institute scientists receive funding from the National Institutes of
Health and other major institutions, and their findings are published in the
most-respected scientific journals in the nation. Their work sparks ideas and
contributes to global conversations on important medical issues, ranging
from autoimmune disease and bioelectronic medicine to neurological
disorders and behavioral health.
Thanks to its donors' generosity, the Feinstein Institute can continue to
conduct groundbreaking research, work with partners in the scientific
community on research projects, host symposia which explore topics of
interests and train tomorrow's physician-scientists. We are grateful for
their support.
The North Shore-LIJ Health System is proud of the Feinstein Institute's staff
and their progress in advancing medicine and healthcare. We look forward to
the future and to new discoveries which will benefit us all.
Michael J. Dowling
President and CEO
The North Shore-LIJ Health System
A MESSAGE FROM
MICHAEL DOWLING
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THE FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH