Scientific Research
HHMI’s research activities are conducted principally at Institute laboratories at medical centers, teaching hospitals, and universities in the United States by investigators who hold faculty appointments at the host institutions. These individuals, together with their support staffs, are HHMI employees and are compensated directly by the Institute. Investigators may spend up to 25 percent of their time on teaching, administration, or other activities that benefit the host institutions. At the end of fiscal year 2007, the Institute supported 297 investigators at 64 academic medical centers.
As of August 31, 2007, the Institute’s investment in laboratory space, equipment, and other property amounted to nearly $1.4 billion, with a current replacement value of approximately $1.7 billion.
