More than two decades of Discovery

The Hudson Hoagland Society (HHS) is the leadership giving group of individuals who support biomedical research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School with a minimum annual gift of $1,000 or $500 for those under the age of 45.

The Hudson Hoagland Society was originally founded in 1985 to recognize major annual contributors to the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research. Named in honor of the Worcester Foundation's co-founder, the Society brings together individuals who share a commitment to advancing biomedical research. Founded in 1944 as an independent research institute, by Drs. Hudson Hoagland and Gregory Pincus, the Worcester Foundation merged with the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1997. Since the time of the merger with the Worcester Foundation, and in affiliation with the Hudson Hoagland Society, more than $3 million in innovation grants of up to $35,000 have been awarded to 116 researchers at the UMass Medical School.

Funds raised through Hudson Hoagland Society are now used to support the most promising and innovative research at University of Massachusetts Medical School. These "seed" grants are awarded based on a competitive review process and allow a researcher to pursue new, innovative research for which he or she may not yet have funding.

From its original 56 charter members, the Society has grown to 140 members from all over the United States. Philanthropy is as important to medical discovery as are the countless hours researchers spend in their labs. You can play a role in advancing toward a world free of disease. Please consider annual enrollment to the Hudson Hoagland Society. Contact us at (508) 856-5540.

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Dr. Hudson Hoagland - "One of the greatest discoveries ever made… is that if men with imagination and discipline are allowed to investigate problems that deeply excite their curiosity, they may turn up discoveries of very great social significance."

 

Leadership Levels for Research Donors

  • Founder $10,000+
  • Partner $5,000-$9,999
  • Patron $2,500-$4,999
  • Benefactor $1,000-$2,499
  • Friend $500-$999