The power of medical research
Advancing healthcare through innovative research and international collaboration
About IRIS
Welcome to IRIS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of physicians and other healthcare professionals through education, research, and innovation.
Our mission is to support future healthcare leaders by providing scholarships, publishing opportunities, and secure pathways for industry-academic collaboration.
IRIS operates across three core pillars:
- IRIS Scholarship funds medical students who demonstrate strong potential in research and innovation.
- IRIS Press is our open-access publishing platform that trains students in research methodology, peer review, and scientific writing.
- IRIS Trust offers a neutral, nonprofit solution for managing unrestricted grants from industry to academic institutions, safeguarding academic integrity while expanding funding access for student-led research and experiential learning.
Through these programs, IRIS is building a future for healthcare where all students can thrive as researchers, educators, and clinicians. We believe in a healthcare system driven by curiosity, equity, and collaboration.
IRIS Press
Open-access publishing platform training students in research methodology, peer review, and scientific writing.
IRIS Scholarship
Funding medical students who demonstrate strong potential in research and innovation.
IRIS Trust
Neutral, nonprofit solution for managing industry grants to academic institutions while safeguarding academic integrity.
Global Impact
Our research initiatives are transforming healthcare outcomes worldwide
Global Medical Students
Countries Represented
Students Awarded IRIS Scholarship
Educational Resources
Access our comprehensive library of educational webinars and research materials
Literature Review Guide
A comprehensive guide to conducting effective literature reviews for medical research.
Clark Bailey
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Skin Care Health
Founders
Jason Sims
Co-Founder & President
Jason has a strong interest in neurosurgical and endovascular techniques, with his work at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine focused on improving outcomes in neurovascular pathologies and stroke care through innovative surgical approaches.
Allen Kong
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board
Allen is a medical student at Emory University School of Medicine with a strong interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His work focuses on clinical outcomes research, surgical education, and healthcare innovation.
Support Medical Research Excellence
Your contribution directly funds the IRIS Scholarship, dedicated to supporting medical students with a strong interest in research and innovation. Every donation helps us invest in the next generation of physicians driving the future of healthcare.
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IRIS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible.