The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created by Congress for the purpose of advancing regulatory science -- science that is critical to helping FDA accomplish its mission.

Functions:

> Spearhead complex research collaborations involving public and private partners

> Ensure broad-based participation (including consumer perspectives)

> Ensure that new knowledge gained from the collaboration is in the public domain

> Help train a new generation of regulatory scientists

> Leverage outside resources for these activities

The central focus of the Foundation is to assist in the creation of new, applied scientific knowledge, tools, standards and approaches the FDA needs to evaluate products more effectively, predictably and efficiently, and thereby enhance the agency’s ability to protect and promote the health of the American public.