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Purnell W. Choppin, M.D., a director at the Washington Advisory Group, advises on medical research organizations, foundations, and other philanthropic endeavors. Dr. Choppin is President Emeritus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a medical research organization that is among the largest philanthropies in the world. During his tenure as President of HHMI from 1987 through 1999, its programs were greatly expanded and strengthened: the number of HHMI investigators increased from 96 to 330; the number of host institutions from 19 to 71; and a major grants program was established to further science education at all levels and provide support for international biomedical research. Prior to joining HHMI as Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer in 1985, Dr. Choppin was Leon Hess Professor of Virology, Vice President for academic programs, and Dean of graduate studies at The Rockefeller University. Dr. Choppin is a member of many scientific and professional societies, including the National Academy of Sciences (currently a member of the Council), the Institute of Medicine, and the American Philosophical Society (currently vice president). | 