Our Research
The Georgetown University Medical Center research community includes specialists in a wide array of disciplines and is recognized internationally for its work.
Our Pillars of Excellence
The Georgetown University Medical Center research community includes specialists in a wide array of disciplines and is recognized internationally for its work. Institutional strengths in cancer, global health, and brain health are called out as Pillars of Excellence, grounded in a dedication to the Catholic, Jesuit principles of public service (“people in service to others”) and cura personalis, or “care of the whole person.”
Research Impact
The medical center is home to Georgetown’s most robust research enterprise. It supports a broad continuum of research, from basic science to population studies. Translational research — applying basic discoveries and translating them into therapeutics and diagnostics that directly impact patient care — is a driving force.
Thanks to its success at securing externally sponsored funding, the medical center is key to the university’s designation as an “R1” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 status is awarded to American doctoral universities with “very high research activity,” a distinction Georgetown has maintained for three decades.
Research Landmarks
Our researchers have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and health care.
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Research Infrastructure
Medical center research is supported by a robust infrastructure ranging from specialized facilities to advanced technologies.
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