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. Our interdisciplinary research institution is centered on closing health gaps, which guides the research we conduct across the full spectrum of scientific discovery and how we conduct it.
We believe that expanding the opportunity to participate in research is core to providing innovative, accessible, and exceptional healthcare for all. Building upon BMC’s history of partnering with the community, our vision is to advance innovative research to tackle our patients’ and the nation’s toughest health challenges.
BMC Research at a Glance
Second in NIH Funding
BMC’s research program is growing, placing us second in National Institutes of Health funding for U.S. essential hospitals.
180+ Open Clinical Trials
BMC stands at the forefront in number of open clinical trials spanning across disciplines.
55% BIPOC Participants
As part of our commitment to improving health outcomes across communities, more than half of BMC’s clinical trial participants are people of color.
My wish for the future of health care is that everyone in the country has access to services that address health needs holistically. BMC’s research is working to understand the basis of disease, uncover and tackle disparities, and develop accessible innovations for all.
Explore Research Centers and Programs
Finding the Cellular Clues to Preeclampsia’s Impact on Babies
Elizabeth Taglauer, MD, PhD, uses lung cells to study how the placenta can disrupt babies’ development in preeclampsia.
Using AI to Turn ICU Data into Life-Saving Insights for Patients
Charlene Ong, MD, MPHS, mines millions of ICU data points using AI to help clinicians detect neurological decline earlier and personalize patient care in life-or-death moments.
Start Your Career in Research at BMC
Working at Boston Medical Center means you’re part of a mission to provide exceptional and equitable care—and our dedication to providing an exceptional experience extends to our employees.