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. With sophisticated, inclusive, and patient-centered research, we believe we can improve health outcomes and drive change and innovation while prioritizing integrity and trust building.
BMC research at a glance
$132 million in research expenditures
BMC's research program is growing, placing us second in NIH funding for U.S. safety-net 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.
A key aspect of BMC’s research mission is the study of diseases that disproportionally impact our patients, while also ensuring inclusion of our diverse patient population in our research studies. For example, we are national leaders in research related to substance use disorders, providing a patient-centered approach to studying key problems that are important to our patients to improve their overall outcomes.
- Elisha Wachman, MD, Vice Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics
Explore our research centers and programs
BMC is primed to deliver new gene therapies for sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia
Eligible patients in BMC’s Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease may soon be relieved of debilitating pain through transformative gene therapies.
BMC is developing new anti-racism addiction treatment, research, and policy
After a research project engaging people with lived experience of SUD, BMC has findings on making addiction treatment better for Black patients.
Latest from HealthCity
HealthCity es la publicación en línea del Boston Medical Center que explora los problemas más apremiantes en el cuidado de la salud. En HealthCity, creemos que la atención médica debe transformarse para volverse más equitativa, sostenible y de código abierto.
How Boston Medical Center's Outreach Built Vaccine Confidence in Underserved Communities
The health system's comprehensive communications plan helped 76% of Black and 75% of Latino/a primary care patients get fully vaccinated.
Uneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents
A new study shows that 23 states don't have treatment facilities that accept Medicaid, limiting an at-risk population's access to treatment.
BMC Is Primed to Deliver New Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia
Eligible patients in BMC’s Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease may soon be relieved of debilitating pain through transformative gene therapies
Diversifying Research Staff Is Linked to Critical Increase in Racially Diverse Clinical Trial Participants
New research out of Boston Medical Center sheds much-needed light on creating racially diverse research cohorts.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Is Critical In Curbing Opioid Overdose Deaths, Study Finds
New research from BMC shows a 21% reduction in overdose deaths in communities that address social needs as a part of post-overdose outreach programs.
BMC Is Developing New Anti-Racism Addiction Treatment, Research, and Policy
After a research project engaging people with lived experience of SUD, BMC has findings on making addiction treatment better for Black patients.
HIV PrEP Is Only Available at 1 in 3 New England Colleges and Universities
There is major opportunity to reach college-aged people — who statistically have a higher risk of HIV — with PrEP information and prescription access.
Standardizing the Decision-to-Incision Process Improves Fetal Outcomes After C-Sections
New research out of Boston Medical Center hopes to set a more equitable standard of care and improve communication among labor and delivery teams.
New Research Finds Strong Association Between Psychostimulant Prescriptions and Fatal Overdoses
These findings raise a need for reforming harm reduction education to include information about stimulant use.
Integrating Mental Health Treatment into Primary Care Can Break Barriers for Underserved Children
TEAM UP for Children is a unique model for Pediatrics departments that focuses on addressing systemic barriers to mental health care.
Offering Addiction Medication to Incarcerated People Reduces Overdose Deaths
People with addiction make up a large percentage of incarcerated people. Effectively treating this population is key to curbing overdose deaths.
Communities That Implement Post-Overdose Outreach Programs Have Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths
Non-fatal opioid overdose is a leading risk for overdose death. Post-overdose outreach programs offer an opportunity to connect to help.
HealthCity es la publicación en línea del Boston Medical Center que explora los problemas más apremiantes en el cuidado de la salud. En HealthCity, creemos que la atención médica debe transformarse para volverse más equitativa, sostenible y de código abierto.
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