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Background

HESI was established in 1989 as a global branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) to provide an international forum to advance the understanding of scientific issues related to human health, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment.  In 2002, HESI was recognized by the United States government as a publicly supported, tax-exempt organization, independently chartered from ILSI.  HESI draws its membership from the chemical, agrochemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer products industries, with member companies based in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

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Mission and Philosophy

The mission of the ILSI Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) is to stimulate and support scientific research and educational programs that contribute to the identification and resolution of health and environmental issues of concern to the public, scientific community, government agencies, and industry.

HESI’s scientific programs bring together scientists from around the world from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies and other governmental institutions, to address and reach consensus on scientific questions that have the potential to be resolved through creative application of intellectual and financial resources.  This “tripartite” approach forms the core of every HESI scientific endeavor.  As a non-profit organization, HESI provides a unique, objective forum for initiating dialogue among scientists with different perspectives and expertise.  Industry members provide primary financial support for HESI programs, but HESI also receives financial and in-kind support from a variety of U.S. and international government agencies.

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Leadership and Staff

HESI is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of scientists from industry and the public sector, with the HESI Executive Director serving as an ex officio member of the Board. The Board provides oversight to HESI's various activities and sets the policy that guides the functioning of the overall organization. At a programmatic level, committees and subcommittees are led by their chairs and vice chairs, scientific advisors, and the HESI scientific and support staff.  For information on the HESI Board of Trustees, click here.  For more information on HESI committees, click here.  For information on HESI staff, click here. 

More information about HESI:  The HESI "Fact Sheet"

For a concise overview of HESI, its leadership structure, scientific committees, membership, and FAQs, please click here for the HESI Fact Sheet.

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