ABOUT THE MRIC

The Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) was established in 1951 as a private independent initiative to raise funds for innovative biomedical research.

The MRIC has firmly established itself as one of Chicago's leading philanthropic organizations dedicated to funding basic and clinical medical research. Over the years, MRIC support has led to advanced investigation in cancer, heart disease, genetics microbiology and neonatology.

Since its affiliation with Children's Memorial Hospital in 1991, the MRIC has contributed more than $37 million including $5 million for the physical expansion of the research center. The MRIC is a principal benefactor of the Children's Memorial Research Center, the research arm of the hospital and one of a handful of free-standing facilities in the nation devoted exclusively to pediatric medical research.

The MRIC is fortunate to have two thriving junior boards, which also support pediatric biomedical research at Children's Memorial Hospital, the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJFB) and North Shore Medical Research Junior Board (NSMRJB).