Our Mission

The R&D Impact Foundation seeks to ignite curiosity, forge connections and create opportunities for exploration in STEM for young people in under-resourced communities. 

Thomas Roberts, MD and Susan DaSilva, DNP believe in the transformative power of science. Driven by their interest and experience in the development of new ideas in the medical field, Tom and Susan established R&D Impact Foundation in 2021 to support young people in underserved communities who want to pursue opportunities in science and to address social challenges in novel ways using scientific and investment approaches.