intensive care community. They are responsible for rigorously reviewing Research Grant Applications and advising the Board on the selection of research projects for funding. Supporters The Intensive Care Foundation has several pharmaceutical and medical companies that support it financially. These companies understand the importance of the Foundation's mission - to fund life-saving research in intensive care. Their financial support covers the majority of administrative costs, which means that every public dollar donated goes towards Intensive Care Research. Intensive Cooperative Members are: AstraZeneca Covidien (formerly known as Tyco Healthcare) CSL Bioplasma Eli Lilly Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Glaxo Smith Kline Mayo Healthcare Merck Sharp & Dohme Philips Wyeth Edwards Lifesciences Pharmatel Fresenius Kabi References Health charities in Australia Medical and health organisations based in Australia Foundations based in Australia Intensive care organizations