JHI provides ongoing support through philanthropy efforts and sanction of basic scientific research and education at Thomas
Jefferson University (TJU) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The TJU Cardiology Research Foundation is overseen by
a Board of Trustees composed of university and hospital officials as well as community members with an interest in promoting
advances in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. The Board provides governance, fiscal oversight and financial
support for the ongoing mission of JHI through its efforts to support research and education initiatives in cardiology at
TJU/Jefferson University Hospital.