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ZEBRAFISH DISEASE MODELS SOCIETY
CLIFTON PARK, NY · EIN 471140026 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE H19 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · zdmsociety.org
revenue
$255K
expenses
$207K
net assets
$237K
employees
0
volunteers
19
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF BASIC & CLINICAL RESEARCH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD USING THE ZEBRAFISH DISEASE MODELS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Zebrafish Disease Models Society (ZDMS) promotes global research using zebrafish to model human diseases, supporting scientific collaboration, education, and public engagement. It fosters early-career development, mentorship, and diversity initiatives within the zebrafish research community. The organization hosts annual meetings, offers awards and grants, and coordinates with international societies to advance the field.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Conference Travel Awards
Provides financial support to trainees and faculty members to attend the annual ZDMS conference, contingent on abstract submission.
Early Career Investigator (ECI) Committee
Organizes career development events, mentoring sessions, and social activities for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty at the annual ZDMS meeting and throughout the year.
Junior Faculty Award for Excellence
Recognizes outstanding early independent investigators based on impactful zebrafish disease modeling research, including travel stipend and speaking opportunity at the annual meeting.
Mentorship Program
Connects early-career researchers with experienced scientists for guidance; includes over 100 annual mentor-mentee pairings.
Zebrafish Sustainability Network
Collaborative initiative with IZFS and EZS to promote environmentally sustainable practices in zebrafish research laboratories globally.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
    • Advancing zebrafish disease model research through knowledge sharing and collaboration
      Facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers globally to advance basic and clinical research using zebrafish disease models, including through Research Interest Groups (RIGs) and webinars.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Communicating zebrafish research through newsletters, social media, and outreach
      Produces and distributes content via quarterly newsletters, website, and social media platforms to highlight recent research, seminars, and developments in zebrafish science and promote public understanding.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding research recognition and travel awards for zebrafish researchers
      Administers grantmaking programs including awards for early independent investigators, travel awards for trainees and faculty, and poster prizes at the annual ZDMS conference, providing financial support, registration, stipends, and membership benefits.
  • Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
    • Hosting SciArt Competition to communicate zebrafish research impact
      Organizes an annual SciArt Competition that invites original illustrations or short films to communicate advances in human health from zebrafish research, awarding cash prizes and recognizing creativity in science communication.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Organizing annual scientific conferences and research dissemination events
      Hosts annual meetings featuring abstract submissions organized into 13 research categories, poster presentations, and scientific programming to support dissemination of zebrafish research findings.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting early career researchers through mentorship and professional development
      Runs a mentorship program with over 100 annual participants and organizes career development sessions, social events, and leadership opportunities for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Engaging stakeholders to promote zebrafish disease models
      Interacts with patients, advocacy groups, funders, policymakers, and educators to communicate the value and relevance of zebrafish disease models in biomedical research.
    • Promoting environmental sustainability in zebrafish research
      Co-founded and participates in the Zebrafish Sustainability Network with IZFS and EZS to disseminate best practices for reducing environmental impact in zebrafish research.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$255K
Contributions & grants$14K5%
Program service revenue$241K95%
Investment income$380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$207K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$254K
Cash$233K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$237K
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • ANDREW COX — DIRECTOR
  • ANNEMARIE MEIJER — SECRETARY
  • BON-CHU CHUNG — DIRECTOR
  • CARINE SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS HALL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID TOBIN — DIRECTOR
  • EIRINI TROMPOUKI — DIRECTOR
  • GENEVIEVE KENDALL — DIRECTOR
  • HUI FENG — DIRECTOR
  • KAZUHIDE ASAKAWA — DIRECTOR (THRU OCT)
  • MARINA MIONE — PRESIDENT
  • MARY GOLL — DIRECTOR
  • MIGUEL GODHINO — DIRECTOR
  • RITA FIOR — DIRECTOR
  • SOFIA DE OLIVEIRA — DIRECTOR
  • TERESA BOWMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TRISTA NORTH — TREASURER
  • VALERIE WITTAMER — DIRECTOR
  • YI FENG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40

Who they work with

  • Academia Sinica Partner — Ben Shih-Lei Lai from Academia Sinica is a member of the DEI Committee.
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Multiple members from Albert Einstein College of Medicine serve on various ZDMS committees, including Teresa Bowman, Sofia de Oliveira, and Wade Sugden.
  • Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital Partner — Host institution for ECI Co-Chair Antonella Lauri
  • Boston Children’s Hospital Partner — Host institution of award recipient Trista North, indicating a collaborative relationship through recognition of affiliated researchers.
  • Champalimaud Foundation Partner — Rita Fior from Champalimaud Foundation serves on multiple ZDMS committees, including Advocacy and Elections.
  • Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Partner — Host institution of award recipient Loic Royer, indicating a collaborative relationship through recognition of affiliated researchers.
  • David Tobin Partner — Co-author of the "Best Practice for RIGs" document guiding the re-organization of Research Interest Groups
  • EZS Partner — Receives strategic recommendations from ZSN on sustainability initiatives
  • European Zebrafish Society (EZS) Partner — Co-founding partner in the Zebrafish Sustainability Network and collaborator on sustainability initiatives and early career programming.
  • Genevieve Kendall Partner — Co-author of the "Best Practice for RIGs" document guiding the re-organization of Research Interest Groups
  • Harvard Medical School Partner — Host institution of award recipient Trista North, indicating a collaborative relationship through recognition of affiliated researchers.
  • IZFS Partner — Receives strategic recommendations from ZSN on sustainability initiatives
  • Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering Partner — Aleksandra Divac Rankov from Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering serves on the Advocacy Committee.
  • International Zebrafish Society (IZFS) Partner — Co-founding partner in the Zebrafish Sustainability Network and collaborator on joint conference planning and early career webinar series.
  • Iowa State University Partner — Raquel Espin Palazon from Iowa State University is a member of the Membership Committee.
  • Ludwig Cancer Research Partner — Rich White from Ludwig Cancer Research is a member of the Communications & Outreach Committee.
  • Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Partner — Host institution for ECI member Vicky Tan
  • Max Planck Institute Freiburg Partner — Host institution of award recipient Eirini Trompouki, indicating a collaborative relationship through recognition of affiliated researchers.
  • North Carolina State University Partner — Host institution for ECI member Sureni H. Sumathipala
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Partner — Andrew Cox from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a member of the Membership Committee.
  • Rice University Partner — Host institution for ECI member Harini Iyer
  • Stellenbosch University Partner — Kelly Petersen-Ross from Stellenbosch University is a member of the DEI Committee.
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center Partner — Dagan Segal from UT Southwestern Medical Center is a member of the Advocacy Committee.
  • Universidad Andres Bello Partner — Carmen Feijoo from Universidad Andres Bello is a member of the DEI Committee.
  • University of Birmingham Partner — Rui Monteiro from University of Birmingham is a member of the Advocacy Committee.
  • University of Bristol Partner — Kevin Thiessen from University of Bristol is Co-Chair of the Communications & Outreach Committee.
  • University of Edinburgh Partner — Host institution for ECI member Shipra Bhatia
  • University of Edinburgh Partner — Yi Feng from University of Edinburgh participates in both the Advocacy and Membership Committees.
  • University of Manchester Partner — Poornima Geemon from University of Manchester is a member of the DEI Committee.
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center Partner — Host institution for ECI member Nicole M. Anderson
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Advancing Research Through Model Organism Utility
    methodology: model_organism_research
    By promoting zebrafish as a model organism, the society advances human disease research because zebrafish enable high-throughput genetic and therapeutic studies that are translatable to human biology.
  • Community-Driven Communication and Governance
    methodology: member-driven governance
    By using member input to shape communication structures and governance priorities through volunteer workgroups, the society ensures sustainability and relevance because organizational direction is grounded in community needs and participation.
  • Early-Career-Led Professional Development
    methodology: early-career-led development
    By empowering early-career researchers to lead their own development initiatives, the society increases ownership, relevance, and engagement in programming because initiatives are shaped by the needs and perspectives of those they serve.
  • Global Collaborative Network for Interdisciplinary Research
    methodology: global-collaboration-network
    By connecting academic, clinical, and industrial researchers across international and disciplinary boundaries, the society accelerates zebrafish disease model research because diverse expertise and perspectives enhance innovation and translation.
  • Networked Specialization through Research Interest Groups
    methodology: networked-specialization
    By organizing members into specialized Research Interest Groups, the society fosters deeper collaboration within subfields of zebrafish research because shared scientific focus strengthens the quality and relevance of interdisciplinary engagement.