--- title: "Research at Sutter Health" description: "Get better care through research. Sutter's research focuses on advancing healthcare through clinical trials, patient studies and medical innovations." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/research" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. Research # Research Our research transforms today's breakthroughs into tomorrow's standards of care. We innovate every day to develop treatments that are safe, personalized, affordable and within reach. ## Today’s research, tomorrow’s treatments For over a century, our top-tier clinicians and visionary scientists have shaped medical care with their rigorous research and groundbreaking discoveries. From clinical research to digital health solutions, our not-for-profit health system creates better ways to protect your health and improve your care. Our relentless pursuit of the highest quality care for all patients has led to revolutionary FDA-approved drugs, state-of-the-art medical devices and advanced surgical techniques. [Learn more about research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/about) Advancing medicine, improving lives ### 100+ New Clinical Trials are launched each year, spanning discovery science, health systems research, translational research and more.   ### 270+ Journal Authorships are published by our researchers annually in high-impact journals like The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine. ### 300+ Scientists at Sutter advance our understanding of and treatment for common and chronic illnesses. ### 3.4M People benefit from our pioneering research each year, including current patients and healthy volunteers. ## Join a clinical trial We're studying cancer, heart disease, brain illnesses and more. Discover how you can contribute to groundbreaking research. Browse our clinical trials. [Explore clinical trials](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=clinical_trial) [Read FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/faqs) ## Discover the latest research at Sutter ### Research studies Discover our current and future research studies. [Browse research studies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_study) ### Publications Read published articles authored by Sutter researchers. [Browse publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_publication) ### Investigators View our directory of research scientists. [Browse investigators](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=investigator) ![Headshot\_MDS\_small\_HIRes](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Research/Headshot_MDS_small_HIRes.jpg?h=1526&iar=0&w=1960) Message from our Chief Scientific Officer > Sutter Health has been a pioneer in research that transforms patient care. With teamwork and a culture of inquiry that puts patients first, Sutter will continue to lead cutting-edge science that improves the health of the communities we serve." Matthew D. Solomon, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer, Sutter Health  ## Give to research Help propel lifesaving discoveries. Donate to our research institutes or program of your choice. [Give to research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/investigators) ![researchers-on-computer](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/health-professionals/researchers-on-computer1.jpg?h=1257&iar=0&w=1941) ## Grants & Contracts Administration (GCA) Grants & Contracts Administration (GCA) supports Sutter Health’s mission by providing efficient grant application and award management services. GCA ensures compliance with sponsor regulations while protecting the institution's financial, legal, and intellectual interests. [Learn about GCA](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/grants-and-contracts-administration) ![cancer-patient-with-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/cancer-patient-with-doctor.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Cancer Avatar Program The Cancer Avatar Program at Sutter Health creates patient-specific tumor models to test treatments and guide personalized cancer care. [Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/cancer-avatar-program) ![cancer-patient-with-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/cancer-patient-with-doctor.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ### Contact us Interested in a study or have questions? Email us at [clinicalresearch@sutterhealth.org](mailto:clinicalresearch@sutterhealth.org) for more information.  ### Financial conflict of interest policy (FCOI) View [Sutter Health's financial conflict of interest policy](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/research/research-financial-conflict-of-interest-policy.pdf) and related information for federally funded research. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Research at Sutter Health","description":"Get better care through research. 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