Research Overview
Research at Penn State College of Medicine
As a key part of the $1 billion research engine of Penn State, interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of Penn State College of Medicine. Here, experts in the basic sciences and clinicians collaborate to understand the mechanisms of disease, reduce the health disparities facing rural Pennsylvanians, develop next-generation therapeutics and medical devices, utilize advanced imaging and biomedical artificial intelligence, all with the goal to improve health now and for generations to come.
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By the numbers
From receiving funding for new and innovative research projects to bringing new technologies to market and educating the next generation of researchers and scholars, we are driving field defining research, from basic to translational, to improve human health now and for generations to come.
$159.8M
685
327
clinical trials
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Conducting research at the College of Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine supports researchers throughout their education and career and at each step in the process of their research. The research lifecycle - including the steps and the Penn State resources available in each phase — is outlined below as a comprehensive view of conducting research at Penn State College of Medicine.
Core Facilities & Research Resources
The College has both fully supported institutional facilities and independently-available departmental labs and equipment that can be used or hired to assist investigators in their research.
Find out more about our Core Facilities & Research Resources.
Our Research
Clinical research and biomedical sciences research are both crucial to the continued advancement of our medical knowledge.
Find out more about clinical research at Penn State College of Medicine.
Find out more about biomedical sciences research at the College.
Research Administration & Support
Getting a new project up and running can be trying for even the most experienced investigator. At the College of Medicine, we have expert staff available to help guide you through the process.
Explore the help available to investigators at each stage of a project.
Upcoming Events
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CTSI BERD Webinar: “Using the Parametric G-Formula to Estimate Survival Under Time-Varying Dietary Strategies”
Oct 21, 2024 -
CTSI BERD Webinar: “A Gentle Introduction to Missing Data Methods”
Nov 4, 2024 -
ROAR – Research Operations and Administrative Rounds
Nov 12, 2024 -
CTSI BERD Webinar: “Basic Principles of Study Design”
Nov 18, 2024