AANA Foundation

To advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. As the philanthropic arm of the AANA, the Foundation raises funds and invests in projects that directly support the nurse anesthesia profession. The Foundation creates and offers opportunities for learning, volunteering, mentoring, leadership, networking, knowledge sharing, engagement, advocacy, and more. In addition to supporting the individual growth of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, the Foundation builds a body of research that is used to inform the practice of every CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist. The Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and donations help fund: - [Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Education Grant Programs](https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation-research-evidence-based-practice-and-education-grant-program-overview/) - [Resident Education, Scholarships, and Leadership Programs](https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/foundation-grants-scholarships-poster-sessions-awards-and-capacity-building-efforts/foundation-programs-for-students/) - [State of the Science Poster Sessions](https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/foundation-grants-scholarships-poster-sessions-awards-and-capacity-building-efforts/awards/student-poster-presentation/) - [Awards](https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/foundation-grants-scholarships-poster-sessions-awards-and-capacity-building-efforts/awards/) - [AANA Foundation Resource Center](https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/foundation-grants-scholarships-poster-sessions-awards-and-capacity-building-efforts/aana-foundation-resource-center/)