Research in Our Divisions
Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute
Through our basic science research, we are working to understand the underlying processes of heart disease.
Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology
Our researchers are studying the pathways responsible for autoimmune, inflammatory and allergic diseases.
Cardiology
Our clinical research is focused on improving treatments for rare and common heart conditions.
Clinical Cardiovascular Research Center (CCRC)
We are involved in the design, conduct, and analysis of small- and large-scale, national and international clinical cardiovascular research studies.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Our basic science labs are working to understand the role of glandular processes in diseases such as diabetes, lymphangioleiomyomatosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Our clinical research is focused on improving treatments for a variety of liver and digestive conditions.
General Medicine
Our internal medicine providers are evaluating novel practices to improve health care delivery.
Geriatrics & Aging
We are committed to improving the health and quality of life of older adults. The University of Rochester Aging Institute is leading efforts to advance discovery, clinical care, community engagement, and geriatrics education at UR and in the community.
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology/Oncology faculty work are involved with research programs at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, the region's leader in cancer research.
Hospital Medicine
Our hospitalists are studying ways to move the fields of quality improvement, health services and medical education forward.
Infectious Disease
Our infectious disease experts are leading clinical studies on the latest vaccines and treatments for diseases such as RSV, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), HIV/AIDS and influenza.
Nephrology
Our basic science and clinical research is focused on understanding the processes of kidney diseases and improve treatment options for our patients.
Palliative Care
Our research is dedicated to developing and testing novel approaches to improve outcomes for people and their families living with serious illness.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Our clinical and basic science researchers are studying ways to understand the disease processes of asthma, lung immunology, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory viral infections, sepsis, and critical illness to discover new treatments that improve patients' lives.
Transitional Care Medicine Research
Our research efforts are dedicated to improving the care of persons with chronic medical or developmental conditions as they progress through adolescence into adulthood and beyond.