Transformational Medical Research
At Houston Methodist, fostering innovations with the potential for clinical applications is at the very heart of what we do.
2,340
Credentialed Researchers
1,690
Clinical Studies & Trials
$90m
Extramural Funding
2,000
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Areas of Research
Researchers at Houston Methodist are leaders in the development of new technologies and innovative techniques to treat a broad range of diseases and medical conditions. We lead the way in learning new ways to solve challenges in the treatment of cancer, heart and vascular diseases, infectious diseases, neurosciences, and digestive disorders and in effecting safer, more successful organ transplantation. We employ leading-edge concepts, techniques and tools for providing better care, tools like imaging, radiology, immunobiology, pathology, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, tissue engineering and regenerative, molecular and systems medicine.
Cancer
Research at our Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center addresses challenges in treating many types of cancer, including aggressive and intractable types of brain, breast, and lung cancer.
Clinical Translation & Trials
We monitor more than 500 clinical trials, with new ones being opened every month. Our goal is to make a clinical trial available to every patient who needs one.
Heart & Vascular
With more than 100 ongoing clinical trials, we are in the forefront of advancing vascular and cardiovascular medicine and surgery, continuing the legacy of Houston Methodist innovation in heart and vascular care.
Imaging & Radiology
We partner researchers with clinicians to develop new translational imaging materials and technologies that produce the innovative visualization techniques responsible for improving patient diagnosis, therapy and outcomes.
Immunobiology & Inflammation
We perform interdisciplinary translational research that bridges laboratory science and clinical applications in the fields of cardiovascular disease, infectious and autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, cancer, neuroscience and transplantation.
Infectious Disease
We focus our research on infectious diseases that are significant challenges in healthcare today, including sepsis, group A Streptococcus and tuberculosis.
Nanomedicine
We provide the infrastructure for the development of fundamental platforms, including silicon and semiconductors, nano- and micro-fabrication, mathematics, molecular medicine and pharmaceutical technologies.
Neurosciences
We pioneer meaningful translational research in neurosciences, including both bench science and clinical trials, that broadens our understanding of diseases such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), brain tumors, epilepsy and spinal disorders.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
At Houston Methodist, we explore new techniques and devices to learn how to provide personalized care from diagnosis through rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions such as trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.
Outcomes, Quality & Health Care Performance
Our investigations are designed to help develop research expertise and provide national leadership that will pave the way to fundamental improvements in patient outcomes throughout the world.
Healthspan Medicine
Our goal is to advance the field of biotherapeutics to treat neurodegenerative, urological, orthopedic and cardiovascular disorders and improve transplantation outcomes.
Transplantation
We focus on research that can minimize postoperative complications for heart, lung, liver, kidney and other organ transplantation, with a strong emphasis on immunological and biotherapeutic approaches to the preservation and protection of organ transplants.
Helpful Resources
Research Toolbox
This section contains tools to help Houston Methodist investigators and affiliates in their global collaboration network find the necessary expertise and skills to complete their research team needs, develop conferences and seminars, publish articles and identify and apply for funding opportunities.
Office of Technology Transfer
The Office of Technology Transfer is committed to maximizing the impact of our institutional innovations by facilitating the translation and commercialization of scientific discoveries into accessible healthcare products and services that benefit patients worldwide.
Scholars
Houston Methodist Scholars is our network of faculty profiles, powered by Elsevier Pure. It aggregates the organization's research information from internal and external sources. Scholars provides our faculty with access to a global network of collaborators and subject matter experts, and information about their publication record and key areas of expertise.
Research Careers
Working with the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, employees have the unique opportunity to be involved in innovative treatments and clinical trials as well as transforming the latest discoveries into practical protocols at the bedside.
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