Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute

The Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sponsoring scientific research focused on the early detection, prevention, and treatment of diseases associated with exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. Established in 2000 as a result of a landmark settlement between flight attendants and the tobacco industry, the institute provides grants to academic researchers and medical institutions worldwide. Its primary focus areas include lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). FAMRI aims to bridge the gap in understanding how environmental tobacco smoke impacts health, particularly for non-smokers. The organization supports a wide range of peer-reviewed studies to advance medical knowledge and public health policy regarding tobacco exposure.