Loving Mind Institute, Inc. a 501(c)3 national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing biomedical research and scientific initiatives in mental illness and addiction announces their entry into the RWJF Opioid Challenge, www.opioidchallenge.com. The RWJF Opioid Challenge issued requests for submission of innovative apps that will support and connect those affected by opioid misuse, through the identification […]
Harvard Bioinformatician Dr. Jean Fan jo...
Loving Mind Institute, Inc. a 501(c)3 national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing biomedical research and scientific initiatives in mental illness and addiction announces that Dr. Jean Fan has joined its Scientific Advisory Board. Jean, a post-doc at Harvard Medical School, has received numerous awards and distinctions in science and community engagement, including NIH and NSF […]
IRS Approves LMI Public Charity Status 5...
Loving Mind Institute, Inc. announces IRS approval as 501(c)3 public charity. This is an essential step empowering LMI to facilitate its mission to serve the public in the fight against mental illness and addiction. Donations to LMI are now tax-deductible. As a public charity LMI can receive support from a broad range of resources, including […]
Stem Cell Pioneer, Dr. Jeanne Loring, jo...
Loving Mind Institute, Inc. a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing biomedical research and scientific initiatives in mental illness and addiction announces that Professor Jeanne Loring, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of stem cell biology, has joined its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Loring’s scientific achievements and accomplishments have been recognized by numerous organizations for […]
LMI Founder: Luncheon Expert At World St...
Founder of the Loving Mind Institute, Joe Riggs, Ph.D., to be a luncheon expert at the 2018 World Stem Cell Summit in Miami, Florida, January 25th, on the discussion: “Successes and Challenges in Using Patient-Derived Stem Cell Methods for Studying Mental Illness and Addiction”. Mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and addiction present significant […]
LMI Applies for 501(c)3 to IRS
On 01/19/18, The Loving Mind Institute, Inc. submitted its 1023 to the IRS for 501(c)3 status as a public charity. This is an essential step in establishing LMI as organization serving the public. 501(c)3 status will allow LMI to receive donation and raise funds under tax-exempt status, the standard for non-profit charities. As a public […]
Board of Directors Now Posted
LMI has posted the bios of the Board of Directors on the Who We Are page. The Board of Directors are Marion J. Riggs, Ph.D. (Founder and Executive Director), Kirsten Bondapalati, M.P.H (Secretary), and Laurel Barchas, M.S. (Treasurer). Collectively, the team has over 30 years of experience in biomedical research, grassroots advocacy, and public policy. […]