Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia is a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1855 with a deep-rooted mission in healthcare, education, and social justice. While not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical developer, the organization has a significant historical footprint in the healthcare sector, having founded and operated numerous hospitals and health systems across the United States. In the contemporary life sciences industry, they are highly active as institutional investors and shareholder advocates. They frequently lead or co-file shareholder resolutions with major pharmaceutical companies to promote ethical drug pricing, global health equity, and transparency in clinical trial data.