To develop and share knowledge that improves the care of patients around the world through innovative clinical research.

Improving healthcare for all patients is at the heart of everything the DCRI does. As the oldest and largest academic research organization (ARO), we believe that all research should focus on advancing the practice of medicine, and we design our projects accordingly. By staying true to this mission, our clients get robust projects tailored to their needs and patients receive the benefits of expanded clinical knowledge.

Our investigators are also practicing physicians. They see the impact of research right at the bedside and use this knowledge to develop study designs that will answer truly significant questions. Coupled with our far-reaching operational capabilities, including data and site management, biostatistics, and safety surveillance, the result is hard-hitting research that makes healthcare better.

What is an ARO?
An academically based organization dedicated to:

• Providing a full range of research services that comply with worldwide regulatory standards
• Providing scientific leadership in the conduct of clinical research
• Advancing clinical research methods
• Disseminating new knowledge to the global medical community
• Educating future generations of clinical researchers

The DCRI versus Other Academic Medical Centers:

• Operational capability to manage global multicenter projects
• Extensive infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance

The DCRI versus Contract Research Organizations:

• Independent interpretation of results ensures scientific integrity and credibility
• Direct link with the bedside ensures that projects are designed in the context of current therapies and practice settings