Mission
To support the NIH in its mission to improve health, by forming and facilitating public-private partnerships for biomedical research and training
 
Vision
Building Partnerships for Discovery and Innovation to Improve Health

After 15 years  in operation as an independent nonprofit organization committed to facilitating and accelerating the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health unveiled its new brand identity. The refreshed logo forms the core of a new visual identity for the Foundation, in line with the new directions being taken to raise awareness of the Foundation and its mission, diversify funding streams and stretch in exciting new directions in support of the NIH. The new identity reflects the Foundation’s creative and innovative spirit, and is a powerful symbol of the work the Foundation does.

The identity and logo design came from the Foundation’s desire to keep the integrity and history of the FNIH, while at the same time modernizing its look. The symbol is based in science and human biology, representing a triple-helix structure that exists in connective tissue proteins that strengthen the human body. The stylized triple-helical image is a graphical depiction of the cornerstone of the FNIH; public-private partnerships. The three strands signify the three component parts of these partnerships; public sector, private sector and the FNIH. The Foundation is represented as the middle strand in the helix - bridging the other two sectors - because it is only when the three strands are connected to one another that tremendous strength results. The emphasis on the letters “FNIH” better represents how most current, and it is hoped future, partners recognize and relate to the Foundation.  Lastly, the Foundation’s tagline “Partners for Innovation, Discovery, Health” underscores the current initiatives to build public-private partnerships in support of the NIH science and research.

To read the full press release on the refreshed FNIH brand identity
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