The Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) is the research arm of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), an acute care research and teaching hospital staffed by the physicians of Hennepin Faculty Associates (HFA). The MMRF is the third-largest nonprofit medical research organization in Minnesota and it ranks in the top seven percent of all institutions receiving research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

When you make a donation to the MMRF, you leave a legacy that will impact the health and well-being of people for years to come. Donations of any amount make a difference, and by giving to the MMRF you support the advance of medicine in a wide variety of fields, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Make a difference, donate today!

MMRF Events

Part of our mission is to educate our community about the latest medical advancements and how they impact our lives. To accomplish this, each year MMRF partners with the Hennepin Health Foundation at HCMC to present health education programs that are open to the public.

Downtown Health Series

Join us and give a new meaning to “a healthy meal”!

This fall, doctors and medical experts from Hennepin County Medical Center will lead a series of one hour health educational discussions at Palamino restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. This is your opportunity to acquire cutting edge information from leading physicians who care for patients, conduct research, and teach tomorrow’s doctors on topics critical to health and well-being.

2010's schedule will be announced soon! Contact Jane Lieberman for more information: Jane.Lieberman@hcmed.org.