Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation

The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation is a private charitable trust dedicated to funding medical research that can be practically applied to improve health. Established in 1991 through the estate of Ethel Donaghue, the foundation focuses on bridging the gap between research discovery and clinical practice. It provides grants to researchers primarily in Connecticut and across the United States through programs like the Greater Value Portfolio and R3 (Making Research Relevant & Ready). The foundation's unique approach emphasizes the "usefulness" of research, prioritizing projects that address health care delivery and patient outcomes. By supporting evidence-based improvements in health services, the foundation aims to fulfill its mission of providing practical benefit to human life.