Guiding Knowledge with Compassion
At Boston Medical Center, our mission is to deliver the best care possible to better the lives and wellbeing of all our patients. Our interdisciplinary research institution is centered on equity, which guides the research we conduct across the full spectrum of scientific discovery and how we conduct it.
We believe that expanding the opportunity to participate in research is core to providing inclusive, innovative, accessible, and exceptional healthcare for all. Building upon BMC's history of partnering with the community, our vision is to advance equity-driven research to tackle our patients' and the nation's toughest health challenges, creating a reproducible model that advances health equity.
BMC Research at a Glance
2nd in NIH funding
BMC's research program is growing, placing us second in National Institutes of Health funding for U.S. essential hospitals.
180 open clinical trials
BMC stands at the forefront with its number of open clinical trials spanning across disciplines.
50% BIPOC Participants
As part of its commitment advancing health equity, half of BMC's clinical trial participants are people of color.
My wish for the future of health care is that everyone in the country has access to services that address health needs holistically. BMC’s research is working to understand the basis of disease, uncover and tackle disparities, and develop accessible innovations for all."
Explore Our Research Centers and Programs
New Research Course Empowers Medical Interpreters and Patients Alike
The program aims to promote agency for limited-English proficient patients participating in clinical trials.
Bridging Gaps in Trust Through Diverse Pediatric Clinical Trials
Boston Medical Center’s Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD, weighs in on how essential it is to include underrepresented perspectives in clinical research.
Start your career in research at BMC
Working at Boston Medical Center means you're part of a mission to provide exceptional and equitable care. And our dedication to providing an exceptional experience extends to our employees too.
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Research Newsletter
The research newsletter aims to broaden our connection
with the community by sharing news and highlights, as well as opportunities.