Supporting Creative and Novel Research: One Partnership at a Time

Contents

2 Letter from Board Co-Chairs and President

4 Developing Leaders To Strengthen Economies

6 Transforming Data into Insight

8 Supporting Creative and Novel Research: One Partnership at a Time

10 Harnessing the Human Element

12 Opening New Doors at CRDF Global

13 Honoring the Legacy of George Brown

14 Financial Statement

16 Executive Staff and Office Locations

17 Board of Directors

18 Advisory Council 19 Funders, Clients, Donors and Sponsors

20 Individual Donors and Embassy Partners

“When the winds of change blow, some build walls, others build windmills.” – Ancient Proverb

Letter from Board Co-Chairs and President

“WHEN THE WINDS OF CHANGE BLOW, SOME BUILD WALLS, OTHERS BUILD WINDMILLS.” —Ancient Proverb

Ms. Dona Crawford Dr. William Wulf Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell Co-Chair, Board of Directors Co-Chair, Board of Directors President and Chief Executive Officer

We also understand that Progress does not always mean We thank you for your support as CRDF Global contin- launching new efforts. Often, it calls for stepping back when ues to evolve to provide innovative solutions to our world’s Dear Friends and Supporters, program goals have been achieved. In September, CRDF most urgent and emerging challenges. We look forward to Progress has been a fundamental principle of CRDF Global April, we convened a five-day meeting with the State Acad- Global held the final Pan-REC conference under the Basic working with you to achieve Progress in the years to come. since our founding. We are committed to always moving emy of Sciences of North Korea, as part of our leadership Research and Higher Education (BRHE) Program. Since forward in our mission to build peace and prosperity of the U.S.-DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium. Our BRHE’s launch 14 years ago, CRDF Global and its Russian Sincerely, through international science cooperation. open discussions and exchange of ideas resulted in a joint partners established 20 Research and Education Centers in In these pages, we present stories that demonstrate our commitment to implement English language training pro- universities throughout Russia. Today, they serve as models understanding of the global issues shaping our work and grams and to develop a virtual science library to serve as a for over 300 similar centers which are driving the develop- our delivery of science and technology cooperation in 2012. much-needed resource for scientists in the DPRK. ment of research universities throughout Russia. Ms. Dona Crawford Progress speaks to CRDF Global’s ability to adapt, learn Given the economic challenges in today’s world, CRDF We ended the year by demonstrating our commitment Co-Chair, Board of Directors and evolve within our mission to deliver high-impact pro- Global has expanded efforts to advanceProgress in entre- to Progress at home by moving to the first U.S. Green Build- grams in an ever-changing world and often in challenging preneurship and economic development. Through our ing Council LEED Platinum building in Arlington, Virginia. environments. Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program, The open floor plan encourages collaboration among staff, Dr. William Wulf We believe that international collaboration achieves CRDF Global launched Commercialization Pathfinder, and our state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities Co-Chair, Board of Directors Progress, not only in terms of scientific discovery but also an initiative that provides online training for indigenous allow us to continue leading our community to advance in cross-cultural understanding and trust. Indeed, we work mentors, who in turn lead online trainings for aspiring international science and technology cooperation. with more than 40 countries with varying needs and priori- entrepreneurs in Russia and Ukraine. Likewise, our Global ties. In February 2012, our programs helped to engage Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) initiative Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell entrepreneurs across the Middle East, and launched a tool hosted “Startup Boot Camps” for emerging entrepreneurs President and Chief Executive Officer to support research and peer review in North Africa. In in Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Senegal and Algeria.

2 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 3 Entrepreneurship and Innovation November saw the start of the GIST Transformers Jour- and Entrepreneurship and the Senate Foreign Relations ney, an initiative that invited 17 emerging entrepreneurs to Committees. The event highlighted CRDF Global’s innova- travel to Silicon Valley, New York, Boston and Washington, tion programs, focusing on the GIST initiative. DEVELOPING LEADERS TO D.C. Known as “GIST Transformers,” these entrepreneurs As the GIST Transformers travelled through the U.S., STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES were selected from winners of previous GIST competi- they used innovative outreach strategies including blogging, tions. They attended training, presentations, networking video and images to share their experiences. One GIST events and took advantage of mentorship opportunities Transformer, Hind Hobeika, has since gained international at leading companies and institutions, including Orrick, attention with her invention, Instabeat, a waterproof heart In today’s world, technological innovations and entrepre- Google, Stanford University, MIT and the White House. rate monitor that attaches to swim goggles and provides neurship are driving major decisions in education, climate Several GIST transformers took part in a Congressional real-time feedback to swimmers. change, public health and diplomacy. In line with CRDF briefing on Capitol Hill involving the Senate Small Business Global’s mission to advance peace and economic growth, our programs focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation GIST Transformers attend trainings, presentations and networking events at organizations like Google. have been a means of creating significant global impacts. Economic Sustainability Since 2009, the Global Innovation through Science and MIT Enterprise Forum Turkey signed a memorandum of through Responsible Research Technology (GIST) initiative has promoted technology understanding to establish a framework for future collabo- CRDF Global works to build opportunities for innova- continue research and commercialization of the new honey commercialization and entrepreneurship in developing rations to promote and strengthen technology entrepre- tions that affect public health. Tuberculosis, an airborne, lozenge form of Immunoxel. The treatment is particularly and transitional economies. GIST programs have created neurship in Turkey. This new partnership was developed in infectious disease predominant in Asia and Africa, is a relevant for HIV-positive TB patients, for whom treatment opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses from coordination with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of major global health concern. According to the World options are limited. more than 50 countries to network, build skills and identify Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Health Organization, the disease is responsible for more Under the Central Asia Science and Techology Entrepre- mentorship and strategic funding sources. Affairs and the Embassy of Turkey. than one million deaths each year. Under a Science & neurship (CATE) program, Kazakhstani grantee Dr. Gulshat Addressing barriers to entrepreneurship and business In March, CRDF Global launched a GIST Startup Boot Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) grant in Aisheva received the highest ratings from CRDF Global’s development allows for economic growth at both the Camp in Istanbul. Acting U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary 2008, a team of scientists led by Dr. Galyna Kutsyna in panel of experts with her project, “Breeding Sturgeon in a individual and national levels. GIST engages one-on-one for Science, Space and Health, Jonathan Margolis, wel- Ukraine developed Immunoxel, an adjunct therapy that Closed Water Supply,” which attempts to put the region’s with entrepreneurs by organizing competitions, training, comed 30 Turkish startup teams to the three-day event, could shorten treatment for multidrug-resistant tubercu- economically important caviar industry on a sustainable mentoring and connecting entrepreneurs to investors and which focused on training, mentorship from experts and losis to less than four months, making TB drugs 10 times basis. Since receiving her CRDF Global grant, she has potential partners. These initiatives utilize local partners a business pitch competition. The winner, Ahmet Taskin, more effective while reducing liver damage caused by received additional funding for her applied research from and hone entrepreneurial talent, allowing entrepreneurs a co-founder of Sutech, a company that uses an electro- chemotherapy. In 2012, the team won another grant in the the government of Kazakhstan. to develop into leaders that address societal problems and magnetic impulsion system to purify polluted water, was STEP “From Idea to Market” competition, having reduced contribute to stronger economies in their home countries. awarded the opportunity to join winners from other GIST treatment time to one month, which allowed them to In 2012, GIST expanded its initiatives to include more Boot Camps and competitions and travel to Silicon Valley, countries and regions. In February, CRDF Global and the Boston and Washington, D.C. during the fall.

4 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 5 Capacity Building ment; writing and publishing research in international peer- also found the funding rate of proposals on par with the reviewed journals; making oral and poster presentations at success rate of American researchers (20 percent). The sur- professional conferences; organizing and implementing vey of Georgian scientists outlined the positive real, as well TRANSFORMING DATA professional short courses; research management for as perceived, impact the professional skills workshops have INTO INSIGHT laboratory leaders; securing funding through international on participants. collaborations; research ethics; and effective use of online journal and research database systems. The program can Effectively accessing and using up-to-date scientific litera- provide single-topic workshops and also work over the long A Farewell to the Basic ture is critical for every country. Throughout 2012, CRDF term to build mentoring and training capacity at the insti- Global’s Virtual Science Library (VSL) Program made tutional and national level. Our capacity-building program Research and Higher significant advances in supporting that capability. Since Kyrgyzstan VSL launch models include the development of training and mentor- Education Program ship systems for experienced researchers to provide formal its start in 2006, the VSL Program has worked to build 2012 marked the last full year of funding for CRDF instruction and guidance in career skills for students and capacity nationally and within institutions to search and Iraq VSL will download more than 1.5 million articles from Global’s Basic Research and Higher Education Program. young researchers. In addition, we can establish academic download full-text research publications, develop digital 2012 through the end of 2013; and the program is now fully Established in 1998 with funding from the John D. and support centers to provide ongoing assistance to faculty and research collections, use up-to-date knowledge to advance sustained and managed by the Iraqi Ministry of Science and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Carnegie Cor- students. The program also provides training and expert research and education, and sustain the program over Higher Education. poration of New York, the BRHE program transformed consultation for funding agencies on peer-review processes the long term. VSLs allow the comprehensive search and In 2012, CRDF Global opened national sites in Kyrgyzstan, research and teaching of science at Russian universities. and creating joint competitions, and in 2012 it held the first download of all available full-text publications. Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, and initiated efforts to sustain Throughout its 14-year span, CRDF Global partnered annual International Funding Agency Symposium with the Following the launch of each site, CRDF Global initiates them for three years. The VSL program also began facilitat- with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian U.S. National Science Foundation. country-specific work with government ministries, universi- ing international collaborations in North Korea. To date, Federation to establish 20 Research and Education Centers In 2012, the program organized 34 workshops for more ties and research institutions. Our approach has been refined CRDF Global has established national VSLs in Afghanistan, in 18 cities across Russia. Through BRHE funding, CRDF than 2,500 participants. With funding from the Defense through our work on VSLs in 10 countries since 2006. Algeria, Armenia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco Global increased the research capacity of these centers by Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), the program led a two- Through mentorship, technical consultation, workshops and and Tajikistan—serving more than 350 academic institu- covering the cost of scientific equipment and supplies; sup- day proposal writing workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia, in May, training, we build the foundation for the program’s long- tions—and has provided a national VSL assessment for porting the development of new courses, degree programs for 43 Georgian scientists. Nine months after the workshop, term sustainability. We develop administrative capacity to Oman. On average, each country’s VSL provides links to and research opportunities for students; and provided CRDF Global administered an impact assessment survey to take over program operations at the national level and work more than 11.5 million full-text research articles from more training in research management, English language for evaluate the impact and perceived value of the workshop. with science libraries to instill best practices in digital library than 11,000 journals and 47,000 e-books. scientific presentations and technology innovation. Perhaps Responses revealed that each participant, on average, pro- management and user training. CRDF Global’s professional skills program has developed the strongest indicator of BRHE’s impact is that the Russian ceeded to train eight additional people in the skills learned The long-term impacts from our comprehensive approach in-house, competency-based curricula and program models government independently established over 300 similar in the workshop. Following the workshop, all participants can be seen in the outcomes of our first program in Iraq. The to provide comprehensive professional skills development for university-based research and education centers based on submitted funding proposals; 50 percent of which were to country’s international publications have increased fourfold scientists and engineers at all stages of their careers. Topics the BRHE model. since the program’s inception. More than 80,000 users of the covered include strategies for success in proposal develop- funders they had not previously solicited. The assessment 6 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 7 Research Partnerships

SUPPORTING CREATIVE AND NOVEL RESEARCH: ONE PARTNERSHIP AT A TIME

Through its focus on building opportunities for international collaboration, CRDF Global’s research partnership Researchers from the Kyrgyz Consortium of GIS Excellence (KCGE). A partnership between the Plant Institute of Biology and Biotechnology in Ukraninian researchers partnered with the University of Minnesota to programs have allowed the sharing of new research methods, Kazakhstan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture focused on eco-friendly develop a service for monitoring severe weather conditions. advances in multiple research fields and the procurement barley production. of innovative equipment and supplies by labs around the expanded biomedical research collaborations among inves- a web-based, resource and learning portal to help improve online service for analyzing climate data collected by NASA world in 2012. Whether focused on public health challeng- tigators and institutions in these regions. Further bolstering GIS expertise and stimulate related research, education and satellites, National Climate Data Center and the European es, climate change, agriculture or alternative energy sources, the event’s objectives, CRDF Global administered a grant business in Kyrgyzstan. Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. A wide range CRDF Global’s peer-reviewed research competitions competition to support yearlong research projects between Other collaborative research grant competition activities of weather-related environmental concerns such as storms, leverage scientific outcomes that are solving global chal- MENA and U.S./European investigators. focused on solving environmental and climate issues. With drought and other prolonged or severe weather events can lenges and serving as foundations for future work. Building research partnerships involves not only the grant assistance from CRDF Global, researchers from the be monitored and analyzed through this service. CRDF Global is opening avenues for scientists to collab- strengthening of human capacity, but providing research- Plant Institute of Biology and Biotechnology in Kazakhstan orate across borders to address emerging global concerns. ers with the necessary training and equipment to realize and the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed an In June, CRDF Global facilitated the interdisciplinary their goals. With funding from CRDF Global, the Kyrgyz environmentally sound method of barley production. The research conference, “Endemic and Emerging Infectious Centre of Geoinformation Systems and the Emerging team developed 14 barley lines with improved grain quality Diseases,” in Istanbul, Turkey, sponsored by the National Pathogens Institute at the University of Florida established and cleaner byproducts for animal feed. The grant also Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Researchers the Kyrgyz Consortium of GIS Excellence (KCGE). The provided training and lab visits for the researchers. from the United States, Europe and the Middle East and project engaged scientific research institutes, universities, Another innovative environmental project involved a North Africa (MENA) region presented findings on public unions and companies across Kyrgyzstan in training team of faculty from Donetsk National Technical Univer- vector-borne and zoonotic diseases. Such engagements are workshops to strengthen GIS knowledge, and to provide sity in Ukraine and the Department of Computer Science critical elements for networking and help to foster new and them with modern equipment. The Consortium established at the University of Minnesota. The team developed an 8 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 9 Science Engagement ment; disinfection and decontamination; and the process Chemical and Nuclear of launching a biorisk management program. The confer- Security ence provided the BEP-sponsored scientists with tools HARNESSING for developing biosecurity curricula and trainings at their CRDF Global promotes capacity building in the THE HUMAN home institutions, and also allowed them to establish new chemical and nuclear science communities. Through relationships with colleagues from around the world. the U.S. Department of State’s Chemical Security Engage- ELEMENT CRDF Global’s science engagement programs help to ment Program, CRDF Global’s work gives scientists the create a worldwide culture of scientific responsibility. These opportunity to learn effective project management for programmatic efforts are a form of science diplomacy, research involving peaceful nuclear and chemical ap- CRDF Global has a long history of engaging with scientists a concept increasingly recognized as a critical path for plications. In one instance, CRDF Global arranged for a in developing or recently-transitioned countries and bring- encouraging a broader dialogue among nations. Many of delegation of 10 Iraqi chemists to attend the March 2012 ing those scientists into the global research community. today’s global challenges—food, water, energy, climate and American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego, This takes many forms, from training workshops and health—are not confined to any single nation or region. CA. While there, the grantees networked and formed conferences to study tours and fellowships that connect They require cross-border, collaborative solutions, and get- international collaborations to support scientific rebuilding emerging nations with the global scientific and policy ting scientists to work together towards these solutions can efforts in Iraq. communities. CRDF Global emphasizes the spirit of coop- Fostering nuclear and chemical security be a powerful force. In June, CRDF Global also implemented a training under eration and partnership in all of its programs. An example of science diplomacy is CRDF Global’s a U.S. Department of State grant to support the Preventing As an example of its science engagement work, CRDF the travel and training of two Bolivian scientists who trav- work in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Nuclear Smuggling Program. CRDF Global sponsored 18 Global implements the Biosecurity Engagement Program elled to Emory University and completed a five-day course CRDF Global is a charter member of the U.S.-DPRK Scien- scientific and law enforcement experts to attend the 17th (BEP) with funding from by the U.S. Department of State. on safety and security for biosafety level three labs (BSL-3). tific Engagement Consortium, an action-oriented coalition annual meeting of the International Technical Working BEP mitigates growing international biological threats by The grantees interacted with international colleagues and of non-government, academic and science organizations Group on Nuclear Forensics in The Hague, Netherlands. training scientists and researchers on biosecurity and safety attended sessions on risk assessment, personal protective formed in 2007 with the goal of facilitating opportunities The workshop included presentations and discussions on practices, improving disease surveillance capabilities and equipment, emergency laboratory procedures, the Biologi- for research collaborations between North Korean scientists nuclear forensics, including laboratory capabilities and data funding laboratory infrastructure upgrades for safety and cal and Toxins Weapons Convention (BWC) and issues and the global scientific community. 2012 accomplishments interpretation. security. The program promotes the safe use of biological regarding dual use research. in this area include conducting English language classes for materials and pathogens in research and laboratory set- Another example of CRDF Global’s 2012 BEP activities DPRK scientists and working toward expanding journal tings. At the same time, BEP builds the human capacity of was coordinating the participation of 11 laboratory special- access through a Virtual Science Library (VSL) set-up by scientists, allowing them to engage with the larger scientific ists and scientists from Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia CRDF Global and the Consortium. community for professional and personal development. and Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific Biosafety Association BEP grantees often work in public health, veterinary or conference in Bali, Indonesia. Held in partnership with research laboratories with a variety of pathogens, some of the Indonesia Biorisk Association, the conference focused them quite dangerous. In 2012, CRDF Global coordinated on biosafety during a pandemic; laboratory safety equip- 10 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 11 OPENING NEW DOORS AT CRDF GLOBAL HONORING THE LEGACY OF GEORGE BROWN

Each year at its annual gala, CRDF Global presents the on Science and was well known in Congress for his work George Brown Award for International Scientific Coopera- on international science and technology issues, the award is tion to recognize those who embody extraordinary vision given in recognition of his actions that laid the foundation and leadership in advancing international cooperation in for what would become CRDF Global. science and technology. In 2012, CRDF Global recognized three individuals for Named in honor of California Rep. George Brown (1920- their scientific, humanitarian, academic and entrepreneurial 1999), who served as chairman of the House Committee achievements.

2012 Honorees

Conference rooms in the new office allow staff to work collaboratively to develop programs and solve challenges.

In November, CRDF Global moved its headquarters office With a year marked by changing global events and the to 1776 Wilson Boulevard—Arlington, Virginia’s first LEED organization’s adjustments to meet new challenges, the Platinum building, certified by the U.S. Green Building organization’s staff and leadership see clear operational Council. benefits of the new offices. “Whether it’s supporting research collaborations, help- “We chose this location for its environmental benefits—the ing build science capacity, promoting entrepreneurship and first of its kind in Arlington, proximity to other science and innovation, engaging scientists, or delivering services and William H. Draper, III Dr. David A. Hamburg Dr. Charles M. Vest technology organizations with whom we work, and its layout transferring money efficiently, what we do depends on the General Partner of Draper Richards L.P. President Emeritus of Carnegie President Emeritus of the National which promotes a collaborative work environment and enables integration and cross-fertilization of all our capabilities,” us to continue delivering the very best services.” Co-Chairman of the Draper Richards Corporation of New York Academy of Engineering said Campbell. “We believe this new office environment Kaplan Foundation Former President of AAAS and President Emeritus of Massachusetts —President and CEO Cathy Campbell will help us to work even better.” the Institute of Medicine Institute of Technology

12 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 13 Financial Statement 2011 Financial Statement 2012

Consolidated statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2011* Consolidated statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2012* Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Total Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Total Restricted Restricted Grants and Contracts $17,150,822 $1,935,453 $19,086,275 Grants and Contracts $20,251,261 $927,567 $21,178,828 Solutions Services 1,326,078 – 1,326,078 Solutions Services 1,425,101 – 1,425,101 In-kind Contributions 1,226,250 – 1,226,250 In-kind Contributions – – –

Revenues Interest and Investment Income 385,167 64 385,231 Revenues Interest and Investment Income 1,431,862 68 1,431,930 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 4,958,798 (4,958,798) – Net Assets Released from Restrictions 3,590,613 (3,590,613) – Total Revenues 25,047,115 (3,023,281) 22,034,834 Total Revenues 26,698,837 (2,662,978) 24,035,859 Program Expenses: Program Expenses: Centers, Institution Building and Innovation 5,861,980 – 5,861,980 Centers, Institution Building and Innovation 5,802,069 – 5,802,069 Cooperative Research Grants 4,923,433 – 4,923,433 Cooperative Research Grants 2,694,107 – 2,694,107 Nonproliferation 10,024,405 – 10,024,405 Nonproliferation 11,960,129 – 11,960,129 *The information presented here is Middle East and North Africa 35,453 – 35,453 Middle East and North Africa – – – drawn from the 2012 consolidated Other Programs 354,648 – 354,648 Other Programs 541,841 – 541,841 financial statements of CRDF Global and Subsidiary, which were audited by

Expenses 21,199,919 – 21,199,919 Expenses 20,998,146 – 20,998,146 Solutions Services 1,784,953 – 1,784,953 Solutions Services 1,612,592 – 1,612,592 McGladrey & Pullen, LLP in accor- dance with generally accepted auditing Total Program Expenses 22,984,872 – 22,984,872 Total Program Expenses 22,610,738 – 22,610,738 standards and presented to the CRDF General and Administrative Expenses 2,464,588 – 2,464,588 General and Administrative Expenses 3,197,464 – 3,197,464 Global Board of Directors at its June 2013 meeting. Fundraising–Development 655,590 – 655,590 Fundraising–Development 756,537 – 756,537 Total Expenses 26,105,050 – 26,105,050 Total Expenses 26,564,739 – 26,564,739 ** Disposal of GTI: CRDF Global Change in Net Assets Before Discontinued (1,057,935) (3,023,281) (4,081,216) Change in Net Assets Before Discontinued (134,098) (2,662,978) (2,528,880) disposed of their subsidiary, GTI. Operations Operations CRDF Global has no continuing Loss From Operations of Discontinued (773,404) – (773,404) Loss From Operations of Discontinued (1,563,799) – (1,563,799) involvement in the operations of GTI. Components (including loss on disposal of Components (including loss on disposal of For the years ended December $479,036) $479,036) 31, 2012 and 2011, GTI incurred Operations** Operations** Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued Loss on Discontinued Operations (773,404) (773,404) Loss on Discontinued Operations (1,563,799) – (1,563,799) $1,383,663 and $984,134 in expenses and generated revenue of $298,900 Change in Net Assets (1,831,339) (3,023,281) (4,854,620) Change in Net Assets (1,429,701) (2,662,978) (4,092,679) and $210,730, respectively. These Net Assets at Beginning of Year 8,060,854 9,738,771 17,799,625 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 6,229,515 6,715,490 12,945,005 amounts are reported as discontinued operations on the statement of Net Assets at End of Year $6,229,515 $6,715,490 $12,945,005 Net Assets at End of Year $4,799,814 $4,052,512 $8,852,326 Net Assets Net Assets Net activities.

14 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 15 Executive Staff Locations Board of Directors (as of January 1, 2013) (as of January 1, 2013)

Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell CRDF Global Offices Co-Chair Dr. Farouk El-Baz Ms. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker President & CEO Dr. William Wulf Research Professor and Director Dean Emerita Headquarters Kazakhstan/Central Asia President Emeritus Center for Remote Sensing McGeorge School of Law Mr. John Hurley 1776 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 151/115 Corner Radostovets Str. National Academy Boston University University of the Pacific Senior Vice President Arlington, Virginia 22209 Abay Ave. of Engineering Tel.: 703-526-9720 Almaty District, Almaty Dr. Howard Frank Dr. Anne C. Petersen Mr. Shawn Wheeler Fax: 703-526-9721 Republic of Kazakhstan Co-Chair Professor of Management Science Research Professor Vice President www.crdfglobal.org Tel./Fax.: 7-7172-50-24-05 Ms. Dona L. Crawford University of Maryland Center for Human Growth Global Operations and Associate Director Robert H. Smith School of Business and Development Program Support Services Russia/Eurasia Amman, Jordan Computation University of Michigan Mr. Wayne Harvey Ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya 16/10 King Hussein Business Park Lawrence Livermore Mr. Raymond R. Johnson Chief Financial Officer Room 204 Building 7 National Laboratory Commercialization Director Dr. Susan Raymond Moscow 117997, Russia Amman, 11185, Jordan CU Cleantech Executive Vice President for Research, Tel.: 7-495-662-3717 Secretary Deming Center for Entrepreneurship Evaluation, and Strategic Planning Fax: 7-495-662-3716 Dr. Rodney Nichols University of Colorado at Boulder Changing Our World President Emeritus Ukraine/Eastern Europe New York Academy of Sciences Ms. Catherine Mannick Dr. Hassan Virji 4 Bogomoltsa Street General Counsel & Chief Executive Director Administrative Officer Office 134-135 Treasurer Global Change System for Analysis, AcadiaSoft, Inc. 01024 Kyiv, Ukraine Mr. Paul Longsworth Research and Training (START) Vice President Tel.: 380-44-253-7223 Dr. Gilbert S. Omenn International Environmental/Nuclear Fax: 380-44-253-4577 Professor of Internal Medicine, Fluor Corporation Human Genetics and Public Health Dr. Jaleh Daie Director of the Center for Computational Managing Partner Medicine and Bioinformatics Aurora Equity University of Michigan

16 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 17 Advisory Council Funders, Clients, Donors and Sponsors (as of January 1, 2013) CRDF Global’s work is made possible with U.S. Government Agencies Event Sponsors support from corporations, government U.S. Agency for International Development Sponsors of CRDF Global events have agencies, private foundations, universities and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention included: Dr. Vinton G. Cerf individual donors. CRDF Global thanks the Chair Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker U.S. Department of Agriculture Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Co-Director, Stanford University Center following partners for their recent support. A American Association for the Agricultural Research Service Vice Chairman Google for International Security & Cooperation full list of supporters is available on the CRDF Advancement of Science U.S. Department of Defense Hills & Company Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute Global website. AcuTech Consulting Group Air Force Office of Scientific Research Career Ambassador Ambassador James F. Collins for International Studies American Society for Microbiology Defense Threat Reduction Agency U.S. Department of State Director and Senior Associate Professor (Research), Department of Foundations, Corporations and Other Arizona State University Diplomat in Residence Office of the Secretary of Defense Management Science and Engineering Organizations Aurora Equity Mr. Nils Bruzelius Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Stanford University Office of Naval Research Boston Medical Center Carnegie Corporation of New York Executive Editor and Vice President U.S. Department of Energy Dr. Rita Colwell California Institute of Technology Chevron Corporation for Publications Dr. Najmedin Meshkati National Nuclear Security Agency Chairman and President Chevron Corporation Cornell University Environmental Working Group Professor of Civil/Environmental Office of Health, Safety and Security CosmosID Engineering and Industrial and Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire Council on Competitiveness Professor Office of Nuclear Energy Dr. Gail H. Cassell Systems Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and FIT Institute of Science and Technology Senior Lecturer, Dept Global Health University of Maryland at College Park U.S. Department of State University of Southern California Technology Golden & Cohen and Social Medicine Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor The Henry Luce Foundation Heinz Family Foundation Harvard Medical School Dr. Loren R. Graham Dr. Richard Murphy Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Jacobs Foundation Vice President Scientific Affairs and Professor of History and Science President Bureau of International Security Massachusetts Institute of Technology Foundation The Kavli Foundation Distinguished Research Scholar Richard Murphy and Associates, Inc. and Nonproliferation Medical College of Wisconsin Lockheed Martin Infectious Diseases Bureau of Oceans and International Dr. William C. Harris The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Eli Lilly and Company (ret) Dr. Peter Raven Michelin Asia President and CEO Environmental and Scientific Affairs President Emeritus Microsoft Foundation Science Foundation Arizona Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Missouri Botanical Garden Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Morgan Family Foundation Embassy of the United States in Russia Rockefeller Foundation Mount Sinai School of Medicine U.S. National Institutes of Health Saudi Aramco National Academy of Engineering National Institute of Allergy and Shell Nuclear Threat Initiative Infectious Diseases Smithsonian Institution Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Office of AIDS Research United States Pharmacopeial Convention United Nations Association of the United U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration University of Pennsylvania States of America U.S. National Science Foundation World Bank Office of International Science & Engineering Yale University U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

18 CRDF Global Annual Report 2012 19 Individual Donors Franklin and Catherine Johnson Embassy Partners Helene Kaplan The following individuals contributed to The following ambassadors served as Henry Kissinger the CRDF Global Awards Gala in 2012: honorary co-chairs of the CRDF Global David Lindeman Anonymous Paul Longsworth Awards Gala in 2012: Norman Augustine Catherine Mannick H.E. Gilbert Galanxhi Ambassador Barbara and Dr. Craig Barrett Dana and Nancy Mead Ambassador of Albania Sam and Diane Bodman Mr. and Mrs. Newton Minnow Nils Bruzelius Gordon and Betty Moore H.E. Hans Peter Manz Cathleen A. Campbell Dr. John H. Moore Ambassador of Austria Virginia Chew Dr. Rodney Nichols H.E. Serge Mombouli Yongson Choi Gilbert S. Omenn M.D. and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo Dr. Jack H. and Rita R. Colwell Martha Darling H.E. Mohamed M. Tawfik Dona L. Crawford Dr. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt CRDF Global Staff Dr. Anne C. Petersen Dr. Jaleh Daie Dr. Victor Rabinowitch H.E. Zygimantas Pavilionis Jaishree Deshpande Dr. Susan Raymond Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania Nicholas M. Donofrio David Rockefeller H.E. Datuk Othman Hashim William H. Draper, III Donald Rumsfeld Ambassador of Malaysia Dr. Farouk El-Baz Linda Sanford Dr. Howard Frank Roger and Vicki Sant H.E. Arturo Sarukhan Barbara Hockman Franklin Jim and Marilyn Simons Ambassador of Mexico Dr. Irma Gigli Linda Staheli H.E. Hunaina Al Mughairy Margaret Hamburg and Peter Brown Dr. Hassan Virji Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Chad Holliday Richard Walker H.E. Ebrahim Rasool King Holmes Dr. William Wulf Ambassador of South Africa John Hurley H.E. Jonas Hafstroem Ambassador of Sweden In addition to the foreign embassies listed, CRDF Global H.E. Namik Tan gratefully acknowledges the continued support of the U.S. Ambassador of Turkey embassies in each of the countries in which we work. H.E. Ilhomjon Nematov CRDF Global also thanks the many individual scientists Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan and engineers who volunteer their time and expertise for our merit-based review programs to ensure the quality of the work supported by CRDF Global.