HOUSTON METHODIST ACADEMIC INSTITUTE |
THE FONDREN FOOD & HEALTH ALLIANCE AND THE FONDREN INFLAMMATION COLLABORATION
The first of its kind in the Texas Medical Center,
Ultimately, the Fondren Inflammation Collaborative
Houston and the region, the Fondren Inflammation
will be extended to other disease areas impacted by
Collaborative is creating a singular destination for
inflammation, such as the heart, brain, cancer and
patients to seek normalcy and relief from debilitating
behavioral health. The gift also will fund four endowed
allergy, immunologic, autoimmune and gastrointestinal
chairs to recruit and retain the best minds in the
conditions. The program was made possible when
world, while supporting research, education and
The Fondren Foundation made a generous $15 million
training efforts.
commitment to Houston Methodist. The entire program will be realized in the next decade, helping patients Fondren Foundation who often get passed between doctors and clinics for months or years in search of a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
The Fondren Foundation’s vision is
The philanthropic gift strengthens and expands two
to close the gap in patient care by
Houston Methodist programs: the new Immunology Center at Houston Methodist and the Food and
building an international destination
Health Alliance within the Lynda K. and David M.
of hope and relief for people with
Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders. The Fondren Inflammation Collaborative will offer patients one-of-a-kind opportunities to participate in clinical trials focused on innovative treatments and therapies for inflammation-triggered conditions.
complex, often intertwined conditions that have underlying inflammatory triggers.
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