Medical research provides a special opportunity for members of the community to join forces with our pioneering physicians, nurses and researchers. Researcher is conducted throughout the Loyola University Health System (Loyola) including the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Loyola University Chicago Neihoff School of Nursing.
As part of a distinguished health system and teaching hospital, Loyola contributes to medical research with more than 120 clinical research studies and numerous nursing investigations each year. Volunteer participants are a necessary and important part of our commitment to health-care research. Working together, we can answer important health care questions that will lead to breakthroughs and better health now and in the future.
Medical research is conducted in several ways:
- Clinical Research – These studies are done with the help of volunteers (patients or other volunteers) to answer specific questions about current or new treatment, diagnostic tests and other clinical issues. One popular form of clinical research is the clinical trial, which is the best way to compare two (or more) aspects of health care, such as treatments.
- Basic Science Research – This form of research done in laboratories to test specific ideas (a scientific hypothesis) and gain greater understanding of a clinically relevant subject.
- Translational Research – Translational research is the interface between clinical and basic science research. At Loyola, patient-oriented research teams work together closely to “translate” basic science to clinical applications and improved patient care.
Loyola is nationally recognized for its groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines, including cancer, cardiology, burn and trauma, infectious disease and immunology and urogynecology. Research involves people of different ages, gender, diseases, previous treatments and other health conditions. You and your family may qualify for participation in medical research. Learn about medical research to help you decide if participating is right for you.
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