About MedStar Health Research Institute

MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) is the research division of MedStar Health, providing scientific, administrative, and regulatory support for clinical research throughout the MedStar Health system.

Each year, more than 1,000 active studies are conducted across MedStar Health, involving thousands of patients in clinical trials and resulting in nearly 1,000 peer-reviewed publications annually.

Our history and purpose

Founded in 1963, MHRI supports highly qualified scientists and investigators across the MedStar Health system in their work to conducting leading-edge clinical research and other scientific pursuits.

From bench to bedside and into the community, our research teams work to advance the scientific understanding of disease and point the way toward better and more effective treatments.

As the research-focused entity of MedStar Health, it is our contribution to the healing work performed throughout the system and in the communities we serve.

Our mission

MedStar Health Research Institute advances the health and wellbeing of all people through transformational, interdisciplinary, and inclusive research.