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Buffalo Institute For Medical Research (BIMR)
The Buffalo Institute for Medical Research, Inc., (BIMR) is a not-for-profit research corporation that was established to facilitate the conduct of approved medical research at VA Western New York Healthcare System (VA WNYHS) in response to legislation enacted by Congress. This legislation authorizes the formation of not-for-profit research corporations at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. BIMR is affiliated with, but legally distinct from the VA WNYHS. BIMR was established to further medical science by supporting VA-approved research and related educational activities as defined by its Corporate Bylaws. Support of these activities may be facilitated through the receipt and distribution of funds originating from non-Department of Veterans Affairs sources. These sources may include, but are not limited to, federal or private non-profit agencies, charitable foundations, professional societies, commercial organizations such as pharmaceutical companies, and personal contributions originating from individuals or groups. Funds received by BIMR can be accepted only if the responsible investigator holds a valid appointment at the VA WNYHS. Additionally, the VA WNYHS Research and Development Committee and all appropriate Subcommittees must approve the responsible investigator's project and related funding. BIMR will administer all phases of research and related educational activities supported by its holdings. BIMR may employ full-time and part-time employees. Prior to hiring, duties and responsibilities of positions along with proposed salaries will be established by the responsible research investigator and a BIMR Officer. BIMR may purchase, own and dispose of equipment and supplies in support of approved research activities. All purchase requests must be submitted to an appropriate BIMR Officer utilizing a BIMR Purchase Order Form. BIMR may support domestic and foreign travel to scientific meetings, seminars and conferences if such travel enhances the investigator's capacity to pursue approved research objectives. Fees to consultants, including travel and per diem costs may be paid following completion of assigned tasks. There will be no provision for cash advances to support travel or consultant expenses, although registration fees for meetings and conferences may be paid in advance of travel. The traveler will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses following submission and review of appropriate documentation upon completion of approved travel. Funds received by the Corporation to support research and related educational activities shall be subject to a 26% administrative assessment. Expenses incurred to support corporate obligations such as accounting, banking and legal fees, supplies and salaries for administrative personnel will be provided for by interest income generated from Corporation holdings and from indirect costs associated with designated grants. |
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