Crowdfunding

If we use crowdsourcing for healthcare costs as a way to replace what a good healthcare system might do, then we’re really creating a new health disparity - Margaret Moon

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Should Medical Research Ever Be Crowdfunded?

Everyone agrees that medical research is expensive and that there isn't enough government funding to go around. Everyone agrees that AIDS is bad and so a HIV vaccine would be good, particularly one that is given away for free.

But the Immunity Project's attempt to create just such a vaccine has been a cause of much disagreement over the question of whether medical research should ever be crowdfunded. It's a debate that's been raging ever since medical research first popped up on the crowdfunding stage. But because crowdfunding is relatively new territory, that debate isn't all that old. According to

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 Should Medical Research Ever Be Crowdfunded?

Since there’s more science happening than could ever be funded by the government, maybe crowdfunding is an important tool to start these things off - Reid Rubsamen, M.D.

RedCrow

At RedCrow, we’re advancing healthcare innovation through the power of the crowd – connecting stories with people, products with investors, and providing support that goes beyond the fundraise. All healthcare enthusiasts welcome. Are you ready?

CauseVox

CauseVox is a community-driven fundraising platform trusted by thousands of fundraising teams at nonprofits to help them activate their supporters, reach new donors, and raise more online.

CrowdCrux

My number one goal is to see to it that you have all the tools and knowledge to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Crowdfunder

Connecting entrepreneurs with investors around the world to help fund their business and fuel economic growth.

Crowdrise

The world's #1 fundraising site for medical bills, volunteer trips, amazing and fun causes, and over 1.5 million charities.

Experiment

Microryza is an online crowdfunding platform for research, where donors learn and share discoveries through updates in real-time. It's simple: Microryza gives donors the ability to discover a great research idea, support it with a contribution, and learn by connecting directly with the researcher.

Fundable

Fundable is an online funding platform for small businesses.

FundRazr

FundRazr is the easy-to-use crowdfunding site for anyone, anywhere, to raise money for any project or cause online.

GoFundMe

With more money raised online than anywhere else, GoFundMe is trusted by millions as the online fundraising expert.

Indiegogo

Indiegogo is the world's funding engine. We empower people to fund what matters to them.

Kickstarter

Each and every Kickstarter project is the independent creation of someone like you. Want to know more about how projects happen, or start your own?

MedStartr

Millions of Patients around the world are standing up and taking an active role in their health, including supporting the care innovations that matter most to them. MedStartr enables patients, doctors, institutions, partners, and investors to find and fund the best ideas in healthcare and bring them to life. Join us today!

Rockethub.com

The world's crowdfunding machine.

Watsi

Building technology to finance healthcare for everyone.

YouCaring

Raise money for a variety of humanitarian causes.

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