Established in 2008, the Missouri ACC Foundation was organized for the purpose of contributing to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and to ensure optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases through charitable, educational and scientific means. As a 501(c) 3, non-profit organization, this valuable work is made possible by the contributions of our dedicated members and public donors.
Contributions to the Missouri ACC Foundation have enabled us to fund $10,000 research grants awarded to early career professionals through the research grant program. This is a very worthwhile endeavor, providing seed money to researchers for pilot studies/proof of concept projects. These grant funds funded investigators who might not have been otherwise funded.
In 2013, Missouri ACC launched an inaugural Research Grant Program
14 letters of intent were received
9 were invited to submit applications
5 were awarded - $10,000 per award
In 2015, Missouri ACC continued its Research Grant Program:
8 letters of intent were received
8 were invited to submit applications
4 were awarded - $10,000 per award
In 2017, Missouri ACC continued its Research Grant Program
23 letters of intent were received
9 were invited to submit applications
6 were awarded - $10,000 per award
In 2019, Missouri ACC continued its Research Grant Program:
23 letters of intent were received
16 were invited to submit applications
6 were awarded - $10,000 per award
In 2021, Missouri ACC continued its Research Grant Program:
13 letters of intent were received
8 were invited to submit applications
6 were awarded - $8,333 per award
In 2023, Missouri ACC continued its Research Grant Program:
9 letters of intent were received
8 were invited to submit applications
4 were awarded - $10,000 per award
In addition, the Missouri ACC Foundation funded $10,000 Clinical Innovation Awards focused on population health programs designed to provide cardiovascular education to patients in the community.
FIT support to participate at:
Chapter Annual Update in Cardiovascular Diseases
ACC Legislative Conference
ACC CV Summit
ACC 3T Conference at Big Sky
ACC Annual Scientific Session
Since 2011, FIT research has been presented and prizes have been awarded at the Annual Update.
Cardiovascular disease is not going away. Continued research and education are imperative. Your tax deductible donation will allow us to positively impact even more individuals whose lives are impacted by cardiovascular disease.Any amount is appreciated and furthers the mission of our chapter.
Missouri Chapter, American College of Cardiology 2650 S. Hanley Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: (314) 416-2275 Fax: (314) 845-1891 www.moacc.org
