Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation (ERGRF)

The Foundation collaborates with a number of science-based organizations to focus on prevention through high-quality biosafety training, research involving biological exposures, and support for occupational health awareness and improvement.

Elizabeth R Griffin died in 1997 as a result of an ocular exposure to a macaque (monkey) virus that occurred while she was a primate research worker at Yerkes Primate Research Center. Following Beth's tragic death, her family explored ways that they could prevent similar events from occurring yet still demonstrate strong support for safe and responsible research. After examining options, the family set about creating a 501c3 non-profit foundation that would have a mission that fit their aim. The Griffin family assimilated a board of directors with broad expertise and later contracted an executive director to assist the Foundation in achieving its mission.