Dear Friends,For the past 60 years we have proudly worked towards fulfilling the vision of our founder, Dr. William Hutchinson, to improve human health through medical research.Over the past six decades, PNRI’s researchers have pioneered scientific advances that led to improvements in open heart surgery, early detection of prostate
cancer, and the identification of genetic predispositions to diabetes in newborns, to name just a few. In the past year alone, our scientists have applied their expertise in a variety of areas including liver disease, personalized cancer treatments, and anti-fungal therapies. During 2016, we also saw success in helping promising companies get off to a good start though our Urban Innovation Center, as Glyostasis’ Smart Insulin technology was acquired by Eli Lilly & Co., and FenoLogica Biosciences, Inc. was founded based on discoveries in the Dudley lab.As we look to the future, we will continue to pursue new opportunities to apply our innovative approaches to address complex biological questions. We look forward to our continued success in scientific discovery for the next 60 years and beyond.Best wishes,John R. Wecker, Ph.D.PRESIDENT & CEO PACIFIC NORTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Welcome to PNRI’s 2016 Annual Report
Pacific Northwest Research Institute I 2016 I Annual Report to the Community
Postdoctoral fellowship for Dr. Jesse Riordan
Patients suffering from liver disease acquired an outstanding ally this year when PNRI’s Dr. Jesse Riordan received a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health. The award enables Dr. Riordan to investigate the mechanisms of the most common form of liver disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He will explore the effects of a high fat diet on mice and seek to understand why some appear to be completely protected from the disease —an unexpected result that is challenging our current understanding.
The proprietary method for Big Data analysis developed by PNRI’s Dr. David Galas continues to draw international interest and collabor-ative opportunities. In 2016, Dr. Galas joined forces with the German research company Indivumed GmbH to scrutinize their enormous collection of biological data from cancer patients. The “extremely innovative analytical platform” will reveal connections between a patient’s biology and the complexity of cancer, leading re-searchers closer to the development of effective personalized cancer treatments.
Dr. Aimée Dudley is admired for taking unconventional approaches that often lead to unexpected discoveries. Her lab has been collecting wild yeasts for studies on metabolic diseases. Regular lab yeast grows in smooth, round colonies, while many wild yeasts form intricate, complex colonies that scientists describe as “fluffy.” The “fluffy” appearance is associated with drug-resistant fungal infections and contaminated medical equipment. The Dudley team has discovered chemicals that disrupt “fluffy,” path-ogenic fungi. This research opened new avenues of inquiry into drug therapies for human fungal infec-tions, treatments for white-nose syndrome in bats, and the develop-ment of safer medical devices.
OPERATING REVENUE 2016Grants and contracts from federal and $ 4,516,829 44% governmental agencies Private grants $ 2,192,906 22%Contributions $ 2,038,856 20%Investment Income $ 958,171 9%Other revenue $ 486,130 5%Total Revenue $ 10,192,892 100%
Fiscal Year from October 1 to September 30
BALANCE SHEET 2016 2015Total Assets $ 23,059,720 $ 22,209,328Total Liabilities $ 1,399,973 $ 1,614,346Net Assets $ 21,659,747 $ 20,594,982
Collaborative partnership promises cancer insights
Anomaly opens new avenues of research
FINANCIALS
With gratitude to our donors who share our pride and enthusiasm in sustaining an outstanding research program. Gifts made in fiscal year 2016 from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
LIFETIME PLATINUM LAUREATESLifetime Giving of $1,000,000 or moreAnonymous-2Clairmont & Evelyn Egtvedt Charitable TrustHugh McCall TrustThe Josephine Stedem Scripps FoundationWilliam R. KlaischeByron & Alice Lockwood FoundationEduard O. Schreiner and Helen E. SchreinerIngrid SmithArthur C. and Ellen A. Waters
LIFETIME LAUREATESLifetime Giving of $500,000- $999,999Donald A. and Gladys F. Meyer
LIFETIME BENEFACTORSLifetime Giving of $100,000- $499,999Anonymous-4Gene AnthonyThe Biomembrane InstituteNorman Davis TrustMunro and Eleanor DennisJack and Matilda Dow FoundationKarl H. and Ruth S. EllerbeckOlive W. GlossopFrances C. HunterJohn P. Hussman, Ph.D.Malone O. and Kathleen L. HutchinsArdythe*and Ray JohnsonLucy H Zavadil Henry TrustStephan R. Martinez* and Kortney A. SaupeDouglas H. and Daryl McCallVirginia W. McConkeyMcKinstry Company Charitable FoundationM.J. Murdock Charitable TrustQuest for Truth FoundationRaymond and Vivian RenshawThe Scheetz FamilyGilliat* and Sherrill SchroederThe Seattle FoundationSilas A. Brainard TrustArnold N. and Hilda G. SmailesAmigo and Mildred SorianoSwedish Medical CenterTrysk Print Solutions
LIFETIME INNOVATORSLifetime Giving of $50,000-$99,999Anonymous-3Karl* and Anne AschenbachRobert* and Claire BrineMonte E. BrownJuanita Garrison* and Henry HoltCassius E.* and Rosella GatesCyrus K. Gates EstateCynthia Haba* and Joost van Haaren Carol* and Bill HeimkesClaude K. and Jennie B. KoetjeHarry D. LawsonRichard J. Omata* and Carol MoodyQuality Food CentersR. Paul** and Peggy RobertsonHelen Seaborn Trust
DISCOVERY SOCIETYDonors remembering PNRI in their wills, trusts, and estate plansAnonymous - 4Donald and Jane AbelMrs. Susan A. AdamsRobert M. ArnoldSilas A. Brainard TrustMonte E. BrownJane B. ClappNorman Davis TrustMunro and Eleanor Dennis
Jack and Matilda Dow FoundationClairmont & Evelyn Egtvedt Charitable TrustKarl H. and Ruth S. EllerbeckVirginia G. Eshelman TrustCassius E. and Rosella GatesCyrus K. Gates EstateOlive W. GlossopFrances C. HunterMalone O. and Kathleen L. HutchinsMary Jane L. JonesWilliam R. KlaischeClaude K. and Jennie B. KoetjeHarry D. LawsonHugh McCall TrustDouglas H.and Daryl McCallVirginia W. McConkeyHelen McCueKaren McGarrigle ReedDonald A. and Gladys F. MeyerMary Nuckols Evelyn M. PlantBernadine W. PleisArthur and Betty J. ReichertLouis W. SackettKirk SalvatoreEduard O. Schreiner and Helen E. SchreinerGilliat* and Sherrill SchroederArnold N. and Hilda G. SmailesIngrid SmithThe Josephine Stedem Scripps FoundationMargaret M. SwansonArthur C. and Ellen A. WatersRobert M. Winslow and Diane M. WinslowLucy H. Zavadil Henry Trust
ANNUAL DONORSLAUREATESGifts of $1,000,000 +Anonymous
INNOVATORSGifts of $50,000-$99,999Clairmont & Evelyn Egtvedt Charitable Trust
PIONEERSGifts of $10,000- $49,999Gene AnthonyMike Boyle*Stephan R. Martinez* and Kortney A. SaupeZak Martinkosky and Stefanie HarrisMicrosoft Corporation (Matching)The Scheetz FamilySwedish Medical CenterTrysk Print Solutions
INVESTIGATORSGifts of $5,000-$9,999Odin and Evie AndersonJoel and Sandy AslanianLinda Breneman and Eric StrandJuanita Garrison* and Henry HoltCynthia L. Haba* and Joost van HaarenKeyBank FoundationDerek Rothgeb and Ghost Star MorganR. Paul** and Peggy Robertson
EXPLORERSGifts of $1,000- $4,999Anonymous-2Alliant Employee BenefitsAdrian and Lindsay BagleyJeff and Carol Sue BarkerWilliam Barnard and Elizabeth
Corbett-BarnardJack BennettoChris and Brandy BoedigheimerAndrew and Brenda Bor
Bill and Ann BurstinerJames Cartales and Shannon PitschBill CrosettoDamien DreisDavid and Deena EasternStephanie EdwardsMark and Meredith England-MarkunEnwaveKen and Catherine* FisherNorma Fuentes** and Gary KirkMatthew and Alayna GagnierTom and Tina GrohmanAllison* and Jim HandyThomas* and Sara HaywardWarren and Kathryn HeylmanMark and Meghan HoganTyler and Senta HowrenGretchen S. HullIlluminaErik* and Jennifer IversonLen and Linda JohnsonKeyBankKibble & PrenticeK&L Gates LLPKnobbe MartensLee & Hayes, PLLCLincoln Financial GroupJudy Lytle** and Shamyl ZakariyaAnn* and David MartinCharles and Linda* MauzyMark and Kimberly McAlpinSusan* and Glenn McConnellMargaret McCormick*Marjorie McDonaldJohn Mulligan** and Philippa WebsterRebecca NelsonNintendo of AmericaEd NoonanKen and Pearl NoreenThe Norton FamilyScott and Jennifer OxleyRachel and Robert PerlmutterKeenan PiperJoe* and Lisa PiperBrian and Lacey PuhlRegence BlueShieldStanley and Lori RiddellKerry ShielsCynthia StroumThe Stroum Family FoundationJohn** and Margaret WeckerJolene WellerRachal Winger
VISIONARIESGifts of $500-$999Gary and Mary BaldridgeColby and Erin CavinRobb DaleLorraine del Prado and Thomas DonohueTom ElliottVaughan and Shannon EllmersBryon** and Carrina EppLeslie J. Garrison and Rodolfo FierroJoe FugereRobert and Janice GerthScott Haggerty and Elizabeth
Warren HaggertySusan and Steve HillDonald and Cathy HofferberRobert and Lynn* KernSean** and Rebecca MacLeodHeather McDonaldJoe** and Diane NadeauPaul Neal
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TRIBUTE GIFTSIN HONORGeorgina Bayley: gift in honor of
Ian and Mathew McNivenDavid and Cheryll Blair: gift in honor
of Marla Kay MorrowBill and Ann Burstiner: gift in honor
of Ruth BurstinerDonald and Cathy Hofferber: gift in honor
of Stephan R. MartinezMichael and Sara Matarese: gift in honor
of David and Ann MartinMichael and Sara Matarese: gift in honor
of David Martin’s BirthdayMichael and Sara Matarese: gift in honor
of Ann Martin’s BirthdayEvan Johnson: gift in honor of the
Kern FamilySusan and Duane Locknane: gift in honor
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of David, Ann and Michael MartinMarjorie McDonald: gift in honor
of Ann and Mike MartinRonald and Patricia Nelson: gift in honor
of Danielle Whipple and Michael NelsonRachel and Robert Perlmutter: gift in
honor of Elliot PerlmutterDavid and Barbara Schmedding:
gift in honor of Daniel Schmedding and Jennifer Kelson
Chris Taylor: gift in honor of Debbie Foell’s Birthday
IN MEMORYGerald and Virginia Anderson:
gift in memory of Dick NaubertAndrew Chanez: gift in memory of
Corazon PizarroBill Crosetto: gift in memory of
Dr. William Hutchinson, Sr.Vicki Fabre: gift in memory of
Ross GilesHelen Hagopian: gifts in memory of
Arthur HagopianHelen Hagopian: gift in memory of
Regina SommerHelen Hagopian: gift in memory of
Cecelia MelloCarol and Bill Heimkes: gift in memory
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Corazon PizarroThe Scheetz Family: gift in memory of
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