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The Wellcome Trust is a UK-based independent global charitable foundation that supports research to improve human and animal health, with a focus on biomedical

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The Wellcome Trust is a UK-based independent global charitable foundation that supports research to improve human and animal health, with a focus on biomedical science, public engagement, and collaboration. Founded in 1936 by Henry Wellcome, the trust has become one of the largest and most influential funders of scientific research in the world. With a diverse portfolio of investments, including stakes in companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, the Wellcome Trust has played a significant role in shaping the global healthcare landscape, working closely with organizations like the World Health Organization, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health.