Situated at the crossroads of academics and real-world healthcare environments, the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) creates new knowledge that provides the latest advances for patients at nearly 300 sites of care in the region. Our researchers cover many areas and types of research, across the six comprehensive research networks aligned with our clinical and operational service lines, advancing the health of our patients today and tomorrow. 

Our research teams work collaboratively to understand the needs of our clinicians and patients, with the goal of developing more effective and safe ways to treat people and meet these needs. Our goal is to conduct applied research and implementation science, grounded in theory, to advance safety, efficiency, and quality for our clinicians and patients.