Biogen Idec

Most of the fundraising comes from donations and pledges. Federal funding for research, education and training has contributed about 75 million dollars to the Lupus foundation of America. The organization also gives grants and awards for research on lupus. The Lupus Foundation for America is a charitable organization securing most of their funding from donations. Some of the organizations that contribute are: Cigna Foundation, Biogen Idec, Carpenter, Colgate, Coach foundation, hospital for special surgery and Kearny Federal savings just to name a few (America, 2017). There are large numbers of corporations that support the research of lupus to find better medications and treatment for those who suffer from lupus. The foundation also accepts donations such as household goods, vehicles, stocks and securities, and payroll donations. The Foundation's board of directors has established a corporate relationships policy to ensure that all corporate support is appropriate and void of potential conflicts of interest (America,…

selected, preclinical studies are needed to evaluate a drug’s safety, efficacy, potential toxicity and support further development. Athena Neurosciences tested the humanized, anti–α4 integrin antibody natalizumab in a safety and pharmacokinetic study, and published their results in 1999. (2) In 2000, Biogen Idec and Elan agreed to work together on the development and manufacturing of natalizumab. A phase one study tested single intravenous infusions of natalizumab and reported that doses ranging…