The Education and Research Foundation for SNM Planting a Culture of Giving

Our Mission: To advance excellence in healthcare through the support of education and research in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging by provision of grants & awards. Our Vision: To be an effective fundraising organization, in support of the strategic plan of SNM. Our Mission and Vision

SNM uses this money to support: – Post Doctoral & Jr. Medical Faculty Research – Innovative Pilot Research Projects – Scholarships for Bachelors & Advanced Degrees – Salary assistance toward clinical responsibilities – Honorary Benefits for Exemplary Abstracts – Monetary Recognition for Outstanding Educators – Travel Vouchers to our Annual Meeting – Valuable Recognition for Distinguished Service – Council Young Investigator Awards – Clinical Advancement Scholarships This Year, the ERF will provide $417,000 in funding to the SNM for the 2009 Grants, Awards and Scholarships programs. Your gifts to the Annual Fund help us sustain these programs!

The Bench to Bedside MI Campaign…Planting seeds for molecular medicine’s future …

The Robert J. Lull, MD Memorial Fund "My dad spent his life supporting education and research in nuclear medicine. Upon his death, the ERF established The Robert J. Lull, MD Memorial Fund. As a fitting tribute to his life and memory, the fund is used to support and recognize academic excellence in young professionals. Last year the Lull Fund provided $6,000 to young investigators. Please help us continue his legacy, make a gift to the ERF today.“ ~ Jonathan Lull The Robert L. Lull, MD Memorial Fund

"The SNMTS has been working diligently over the past two years to increase the involvement of students within the section. These students are the leaders of tomorrow. Their contagious passion and dedication to learning and growing in the field is what makes the SNMTS so incredible. I give to the Paul Cole Scholarship fund to ensure these students have an opportunity to be a part of the excitement of the SNMTS." ~ Nikki Wenzel-Lamb, SNM Director of Leadership The scholarships honor the memory of a champion of student education, Paul Cole, who died in 1986 when he was serving as President of the SNMTS. Each year, the ERF funds 32, $1,000 scholarships to nuclear medicine technology students in Paul’s memory. The Paul Cole Scholarship Fund

Planting a Culture of Giving “We must come the recognize that for the world to progress we cannot wait for the “other guy” to do his share. We are obligated to do an give our share first to set an example. As government support of research has dwindled we as practitioners of medicine have come to realize we must be a part not only of patient care, but advancing medicine. It is our turn to step up and be counted by pledging our financial support to advancing our specialty.” ~Robert Henkin, MD ERF Board Member and Donor

Chapter Beneficiaries… 2008 Scholarship Recipients

Chapter Beneficiaries… 2008 SNM/SNMTS Award Recipients