Research Infrastructure
The United States is home to some of the world’s most influential academic medical centers, driving breakthroughs in treatment, genomics, immunology, and public health that impact patients worldwide.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Consistently ranked among the nation’s best, Johns Hopkins excels in neurology, cardiology, gynecology, and oncology. The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center is among the most cited cancer research institutions in the world. Johns Hopkins receives among the highest levels of NIH research funding of any US institution.
Phone: (410) 955-5000 |
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Mayo Clinic
Known for its integrated, team-based model of care and extraordinary outcomes data, Mayo Clinic maintains over 4,000 active research studies spanning rare diseases, genomics, and precision medicine. Its three-campus system serves patients from all 50 states and more than 130 countries.
Phone: (507) 538-3270 |
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Cleveland Clinic
A global leader in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and urology, Cleveland Clinic invests over $500 million annually in research and innovation. Its Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute has been ranked #1 in the nation for cardiac care for more than 25 consecutive years.
Phone: (216) 444-2200 |
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School’s primary teaching hospital, MGH consistently ranks among the top NIH-funded hospitals in the US. Its research programs in neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and translational medicine are internationally recognized.
Phone: (617) 726-2000 |
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UCSF Medical Center
Renowned for pioneering work in cancer research, HIV/AIDS treatment, and organ transplantation. The UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is a world leader in brain science. UCSF played a foundational role in the biotechnology industry.
Phone: (415) 476-1000 |
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NYU Langone Health
Outstanding in orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation medicine. The NYU Grossman School of Medicine drives significant clinical and basic science research. NYU Langone is among the fastest-growing academic medical centers in the country by research output.
Phone: (646) 929-7870 |
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
A major West Coast hub for cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. Cedars-Sinai operates a rapidly growing research enterprise with a large biobank and significant investment in digital health, genomics, and artificial intelligence in medicine.
University of Michigan Health
One of the largest academic medical centers in the US, recognized for psychiatry, cancer research, and exceptional clinical trials capacity. Michigan Medicine operates over 200 outpatient specialty clinics and conducts thousands of active research protocols.
Phone: (734) 936-4000 |
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Northwestern Medicine
Strong in neurology, cardiology, organ transplantation, and women’s health. Affiliated with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Feinberg School of Medicine is consistently ranked among the top US medical schools for research funding.
Phone: (312) 926-2000 |
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Duke University Hospital
Nationally ranked in 11 adult medical specialties. Duke’s translational research programs are particularly influential in genomics, cardiology, and immunology. The Duke Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
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