Members of the ID Division are involved in a wide array of innovative, interdisciplinary research programs that are dedicated to both advancing knowledge and fostering a culture of excellence in training the next generation of scientific leaders. In fiscal year 2016, the Perelman School of Medicine received $741.6 million in support of its research activities from extramural sponsors, including $392 million from the National Institutes of Health, ranking third in the nation among all academic medical institutions.