History
Founded in 1998, the South Dakota Health Research Foundation (SDHRF) is the product of an ambitious and thriving relationship between the University of South Dakota School of Medicine (currently the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota) and Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System.

Backed by a financial commitment of $10,000,000 over ten years by Sioux Valley and the contribution of compliance and personnel resources by the University of South Dakota, the Foundation has become a leading force in South Dakota research.

Founding Board Members include:

For the University:

James Abbott, President, University of South Dakota

Robert C. Talley, M.D., Vice President, Dean of USD School of Medicine

Rodney Parry, M.D., Executive Dean, USD School of Medicine

Lori Hansen, M.D., Campus Dean/ Associate Professor, USD School of Medicine

Royce Engstrom, Ph.D., USD Vice-President for Research, Dean of the Graduate School

Karl Wegner, M.D., Professor Emeritus and former Dean, USD School of Medicine

For Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health Systems:

Kelby Krabbenhoft, President/CEO, Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health System

David Link, Executive Vice President, Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health System

Becky Nelson, President, Sioux Valley Hospital

Roger Peterson, Senior Vice-President/CFO, Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health System

Michael Nickell, M.D., President, Sioux Valley Clinic

Donald Lauer Ph.D., Scientist Emeritus, USGS, EROS Data Center