C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund

The C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund empowers trainees and fellows to attend FOCIS annual meetings, participate in educational courses, and engage in exchange programs.

FOCIS began in 2003, when Dr. C. Garrison Fathman and Dr. David Hafler founded the organization to improve human health through immunology. Initially launched as an annual meeting for researchers and clinicians to share knowledge and ideas, FOCIS has since evolved into a robust federation offering year-round education in translational immunology. Today, our flagship annual meeting takes place every summer, while our live courses are held at various locations throughout the year, you can also attend the Research & Education Virtual Symposia online throughout the year. Furthermore, FOCIS Centers of Excellence located at academic medical centers worldwide, accelerate innovation in both research and clinical practice.

Since founding FOCIS and serving as its first President, Dr. Fathman has consistently demonstrated his commitment to delivering high-quality education for fellows and trainees across the immunology community. To honor his enduring support, the FOCIS Board of Directors unanimously voted in the summer of 2012 to establish the C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund.

In response to shrinking resources that limit trainee travel and access to essential immunology education and thought leaders, this fund provides crucial support. By donating today, you can help shape the future of medicine and advance the search for new treatments for immune-based diseases.

Donate to FOCIS today

Make a one-time donation for a specific amount or a monthly donation for 12 months. To set up your recurring donation, please contact Kerry O’Brien, Executive Director, at kobrien@focisnet.org or (414) 359-1670.

Donate by Mail

Please make check payable to FOCIS Foundation with a notation in the memo for the C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund (CGFFF) and mail it to:

FOCIS Foundation
N83 W13410 Leon Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Planned Giving

You can make a lasting statement and support the work of the C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund and FOCIS Foundation forever through a planned contribution through your will or trust. To learn more about planned giving options, please contact Kerry O’Brien, Executive Director, at kobrien@focisnet.org or (414) 359-1670.

Contributions to the C. Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund will be held and managed by the FOCIS Foundation, a division of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies, Inc. (FOCIS). Checks should be made payable to the “FOCIS Foundation”, with a notation on the check stating that the contribution is “for the C Garrison Fathman Fellows Fund (CGFFF)”. FOCIS is a charitable organization organized and operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal ID Number 76-0715404. Your donation may be deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor for further advice.