Research at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate

Advancing care, enhancing lives through discovery and innovation.

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Research is an Integral Part of Everything We Do

Research discoveries can translate into better patient care—now and in the future.

  • Our researchers conduct clinical, translational and health services research in many medical and surgical specialties. (Browse scholarly output by discipline)
  • Our researchers participate in national clinical trials that study potential new treatment methods and contribute to the advancement of science.

The Future of Research at Baystate is Bright

  • As an academic health system—UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate’s size and clinical excellence put it in an excellent position to grow its research program.
  • Internal grants provide investigators with support to increase the number of competitive proposals submitted for external research funding—mentoring, statistical consulting services, grant-writing assistance, and financial support or protected time.

Research Administration

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Services & Facilities

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Clinical Trials at Baystate

Baystate researchers participate in national clinical trials that study potential new treatment methods and contribute to the advancement of science. We are constantly seeking participants for clinical trials. See if you qualify for one of our clinical trials today.
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The Innovator

The Office of Research publishes The Innovator quarterly (winter, spring, summer, fall). Each issue explores the important research that goes on at Baystate and how it contributes to better patient care. 
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Affiliations and Accreditations
Our strong partnerships with other research organizations allow us to further our institutional commitment to the advancement of knowledge. Our collaborations enable us to better support the innovative research of our investigators.
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Department of Healthcare Delivery & Population Sciences

Our Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences' faculty are engaged in many research projects in the areas of population health, clinical effectiveness, and outcomes research.
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Department of Nursing Research

Led by nurses, we prioritize the advancement of nursing science through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Our mission is to enhance patient health and well-being while improving the nursing work environment. 
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The Office of Faculty Affairs

The success of our medical faculty is critical to our institution's academic mission and to Baystate Health's continued excellence in health care delivery.
How We Support Faculty

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