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PURPOSE and MISSION
The Clinical Research Forum ("The Forum") is an organization comprised of 60 of the nation's most prestigious and acclaimed
academic health centers and professional organizations whose goal is to sustain and expand a cadre of talented, well-trained clinical
investigators at all stages of career development, and support nurturing environments and comprehensive research capacities within academic
institutions. The mission of The Forum is to provide leadership to the national clinical and translational research enterprise and promote
understanding and support for clinical research and its impact on health and health care.
Recent medical research advances into the diagnosis, treatment and ultimate prevention of diseases have been accompanied by growing
public expectations for both the translation of these research findings into the everyday management of disease, as well as a demand for some
accountability that doubling our nation's investment in research is making a difference to the health of our nation. The Forum recognizes that
this context sets the stage for a critical time in our nation's history, and is playing an important part in moving the clinical research
enterprise forward in America.
Our standing in the research community speaks for itself: Forum members received over 70% of the NIH extramural awards to medical schools,
and include 27 of the top 33 NIH university grantee institutions and 7 of the top 8 independent domestic hospitals grantees.
As a leading advocate for clinical translational research, Forum member institutions intimately understand the importance of working with
the business community and with legislative bodies to bring research-based issues – and ultimately, results – to the fore.
The Forum works to advocate for increased support for clinical research in and a heightened awareness of the essential role that academic
health centers have in alleviating human suffering and improving the quality of life.
The Clinical Research Forum
Analysis. Advocacy. Action.
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