Kelsey Research Foundation

Kelsey Research Foundation Kelsey Research Foundation's (KRF) mission is to advance medical research and provide health education opportunities for all Houstonians. In 1956, Drs.

John Kelsey, Mavis Kelsey, William Leary, and Albert Owers established the Kelsey and Leary Foundation (KRF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Its mission is to collaborate with other leading research, education and healthcare organizations locally and nationally to improve the health of our community and the quality of patient care, assist people in making more informed decisions about their health and lead healthier lives, and provide research and patient education opportunities. Initially, the KRF made grants to institutions and research programs in the Texas Medical Center, including funding for the first electron microscope used in clinical medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and intra-aortic balloon pump for the Texas Heart Institute, among many others. Currently, the areas of focus for Kelsey Research Foundation include cancer care and cancer survivorship support, epilepsy, digestive diseases, and the use of fecal microbiota transplantation to restore the intestinal microbiota of people with conditions associated with a loss of gut diversity, or dysbiosis. KRF also conducts clinical and health outcomes research -investigator initiated as well as government and industry funded- in these key focus areas.

Great conversations, thoughtful insights, and a shared commitment to growth. It’s always inspiring to connect with U.S. ...
01/17/2026

Great conversations, thoughtful insights, and a shared commitment to growth. It’s always inspiring to connect with U.S. POINTER alumni!

Connecting + cooking? Bon Appétit! 🍽️ Join us for a hybrid cooking class to bring our community together.
01/16/2026

Connecting + cooking? Bon Appétit! 🍽️ Join us for a hybrid cooking class to bring our community together.

Last week marked Ashley Alexander’s 10-year anniversary with Kelsey Research Foundation!From expanding our team and adva...
01/13/2026

Last week marked Ashley Alexander’s 10-year anniversary with Kelsey Research Foundation!

From expanding our team and advancing the complexity of our clinical trials, to deepening partnerships within the . Thank you for believing in this work and helping bring meaningful research to the Houston community!

We’re looking ahead with gratitude, optimism, and excitement of transformative research. 💙

We’re “driving” research forward at the Kelsey Research Foundation Golf Classic! ⛳ April 20th | PALMER COURSE at Learn m...
01/10/2026

We’re “driving” research forward at the Kelsey Research Foundation Golf Classic!

⛳ April 20th | PALMER COURSE at

Learn more via our website.

Grateful for the physicians in the Texas Medical Center who partner with us in research. 🔬
01/06/2026

Grateful for the physicians in the Texas Medical Center who partner with us in research. 🔬

01/05/2026

One of our biggest highlights from the past year? Being featured on CNN’s The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper covering the U.S. POINTER Study Program alongside Dr. Sanjay Gupta. 🎥

A new year. A shared commitment to progress.We’re ready to keep moving forward, together in the year ahead.
01/03/2026

A new year. A shared commitment to progress.

We’re ready to keep moving forward, together in the year ahead.

From all of us at the Kelsey Research Foundation, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄✨Thank you to our community, part...
12/25/2025

From all of us at the Kelsey Research Foundation, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄✨

Thank you to our community, partners, and clinical trial participants for your continued support and dedication. Wishing you a season filled with joy, health, and hope for the year ahead.

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5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 660
Houston, TX
77005

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(713) 442-1214

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In 1956, Drs. John Kelsey, Mavis Kelsey, William Leary, and Albert Owers established the Kelsey and Leary Foundation (KRF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Its mission is to collaborate with other leading research, education and healthcare organizations locally and nationally to improve the health of our community and the quality of patient care, assist people in making more informed decisions about their health and lead healthier lives, and provide research and patient education opportunities. Initially, the KRF made grants to institutions and research programs in the Texas Medical Center, including funding for the first electron microscope used in clinical medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and intra-aortic balloon pump for the Texas Heart Institute, among many others. Currently, the areas of focus for Kelsey Research Foundation include cancer care and cancer survivorship support, epilepsy, digestive diseases, and the use of f***l microbiota transplantation to restore the intestinal microbiota of people with conditions associated with a loss of gut diversity, or dysbiosis. KRF also conducts clinical and health outcomes research -investigator initiated as well as government and industry funded- in these key focus areas.