About The Hormel Institute

Created in 1942 as part of the graduate school at the University of Minnesota, The Hormel Institute is now a major research unit of the University, employing some of the world's leading cancer research scientists. The mission of The Hormel Institute is to conduct research and provide education in the biological sciences with applications in medicine and agriculture. Milestone discoveries include the coining of the terms omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids as well as the anti-cancer benefits of compounds in ginger and green tea.

About The Hormel Foundation

The Hormel Foundation, a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization, was established in 1941 by Hormel Foods Corporation founder George A. Hormel and his son, Jay C. Hormel. The Hormel Foundation has provided unwavering medical research funding support to The Hormel Institute annually and is the primary benefactor of The Hormel Institute Expansion Project.

About Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring quality, value-added brands to the global marketplace. For the past six years, Hormel Foods was named one of "The 400 Best Big Companies in America" by Forbes magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products that are highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit www.hormel.com.

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers and 46,000 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Collectively, the three locations treat more than half a million people each year.

Mayo Clinic conducts a wide range of translational medical research aimed at improving patient care. That includes foundational laboratory and applied studies; bioengineering and bioinformatics; population research (epidemiology); and clinical trials. Nationally, 6,000 staff members are involved in the research effort, including 80% of Mayo's physicians.

Mayo Clinic is also home to five schools: Mayo Medical School, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education, and Mayo School of Health Sciences.