Advancing Neuroscience.

About the Semmes Murphey Foundation

Affiliated with Semmes Murphey Clinic, the Foundation is a nonprofit research institute (EIN 38-3790195) governed by a board of physicians and community leaders. Contributions to the Foundation may be tax deductible. Please consult your financial advisor for guidance.

Semmes Murphey Foundation improves patient care and community health by driving innovation and excellence in neuroscience.

Our team supports researching physicians who are at the forefront of advancing brain and spine care. Treatments developed through trials at Semmes Murphey bring innovative care to local, regional, national, and international patients.

As custodian of four fellowship programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the Foundation stewards contributions from local hospital partners, industry partners, alumni, and generous individuals to train the next generation of neuroscience leaders.