Philanthropy for Science
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چکیده
Philanthropy is frequently viewed as an alternative way for supporting innovative research, but how to ideally approach this in Academic Medical Centers is rarely discussed. There are several ethical principles that should be adhered to, while recognizing that philanthropy should also be regarded as a partnership between donors and physician-scientists. Training of physician leaders, incorporating the institution’s development officers will allow philanthropy to fill potential funding gaps and successfully be used to support promising research in an ethical manner.
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