Medical researchers throughout the United States use donated human organs and tissue to help unlock the mysteries of disease and develop effective treatments and therapies. Medical schools and surgical programs need donated human organs and tissue to provide hands-on training for healthcare providers.

IIAM, the International Institute for the Advancement of Medicine, was founded in 1986 to meet these needs and to offer people wishing to donate an option to contribute to this important work. IIAM has become one of the largest recovery networks in the world for the acquisition of donated human tissue for research and education. IIAM receives organs and tissue in accordance with the wishes of donors and their families. We view these donations to be living memorials. By offering the option of donation for research and education, we provide an opportunity for a donor to make a significant contribution to society, and give family and friends a chance to honor their loved one's memory by improving the quality of life for others. We work with organ procurement organizations, tissue banks, hospitals, hospice programs, funeral directors, medical examiners, and individual donors throughout the United States in offering donation of organs and tissue for research and education. IIAM is a division of the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation(MTF). MTF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. IIAM is also licensed and inspected by the New York State Department of Health.