Facts and FAQs Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about SRI International. Also try searching and our A to Z index. For additional information, request and/or download our corporate brochure or a four-page overview (Acrobat PDF) to learn about some of our most important contributions to industry and society, and how we partner with clients to meet their needs. Note: Some organizations' names are sometimes confused with ours; this list may help you find them. SRI's Organization
SRI's People
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SRI's Organization SRI International was founded as Stanford Research Institute in 1946 by the trustees of Stanford University. The institute's establishment followed several decades of cooperation between members of the Stanford community and U.S. West Coast business executives. SRI became independent of the university in 1970, and changed its name to SRI International in 1977. Learn more about our history. What is SRI's mission? What kind of research do you do? SRI performs R&D for our government, business, and private foundation clients, creating value and helping them meet the needs of their customers and end users. We also offer technologies for licensing, we create investment opportunities in new ventures, and we have partnership programs. Learn about our focus areas, or visit our R&D divisions to learn more about our research groups and projects. How do I hire SRI for a project? Most of SRI's work is performed under contract. T o get started, visit our Contact Us page for a list of contacts by general area, or start at our R&D divisions and Focus Areas pages to find a more specific topic area and its associated contact. Is SRI a nonprofit organization? What stock exchange is SRI listed on What does SRI stand for? Are you affiliated with Stanford University or the Stanford Research Institute? Who is on SRI's Board of Directors? Does SRI have any subsidiaries? Yes. Our wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, Sarnoff Corporation, is located in Princeton, New Jersey. Learn more about Sarnoff. What are SRI's revenues? How many of SRI's staff have advanced degrees? More than half of SRI's 1,500-plus staff members have advanced degrees:
What kinds of clients do you serve? SRI works with leading government agencies, commercial businesses, and private foundations. The chart below shows types of clients by percentage of SRI's 2007 revenues.
How many companies has SRI spun off, and who are they? I am doing a school project about your organization; how can I get more information? May I use the SRI International name or logo or trademarks on my web site or other materials? SRI's People How many people work at SRI? How can a reporter interview one of SRI's experts? I need an e-mail address for an SRI employee Who is responsible for purchasing at SRI? Who purchases
SRI's computers? SRI Research, Intellectual Property, and Publications What technologies does SRI offer for licensing? Can you provide me with a list of software packages
sold by SRI? How can I obtain a copy of a report published by SRI? Are SRI’s new pharmaceutical or biotechnology discoveries available for use by patients, either through clinical trials or some other means? SRI's biosciences research focuses on basic disease mechanisms, drug discovery, and preclinical development of new therapeutics, vaccines, and other biomedical products. We have worked with the National Institutes of Health and many pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for more than 50 years. We have helped develop several SRI drugs that have entered clinical trials (research studies conducted with patients), and several more SRI drugs are undergoing preclinical evaluation in the laboratory. Marketed examples of these drugs include bexarotene and halofantrine. SRI has also helped its government and industry partners advance more than 100 drugs into clinical trials and more than 30 drugs onto the market. SRI itself does not typically conduct clinical trials, and our research samples are neither ready for nor appropriate for human use. When SRI discoveries are ready for clinical trials, and sometimes even earlier in the research process, we seek partners such as pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, typically through a licensing arrangement. Our licensees then conduct clinical trials in patients and ultimately commercialize the products, a process that takes many years. The following alphabetical list of resources is provided for your convenience. SRI wishes you success, as we continue to pursue research on new products for patients.
Where is the VALS survey located on the Web? Careers at SRI Yes. Visit our Careers site for a list of currently available positions. Are the jobs listed on the Web site still available? I just applied for a job Contacting SRI How can I reach SRI's subsidiary, Sarnoff Corporation, or a regional SRI
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