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Information for Researchers
Thomas Jefferson University is a leading center for health
sciences research with annual grant funding approaching
$100 million. Jefferson research encompasses:
Clinical trials, with over 100 trials in progress
at any given time.
New technologies & instruments, with over 200
active patents and 200 more pending.
New forms of non-drug therapy in areas such
as rehabilitation and senior care.
Basic sciences, including the Kimmel Cancer
Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated clinical
cancer center.
Health care policy and education. Jefferson's
Office of Health Policy is one of only 5 in the nation.
Jefferson observes the highest standards of safety and
ethics for both human and animal research, under the
careful watch of a strong Institutional Review Board
program.
The University actively supports entrepreneurial development
of new technologies and seeks partnerships with industry
through its Technology Transfer licensing programs.
Jefferson is also committed to training the next generation
of research scientists.
The Jefferson College of Graduate Studies offers MS, PhD
and MD/PhD degrees in a variety of health-related fields.
Undergraduate research opportunities are available to
students in all of Jefferson's colleges.
Research Support Services on Campus
Animal Resources Information Center, for investigator
orientation, animal use and care guidelines, and the
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
JEFFLINE Community for Researchers (AISR) for
library resources, presentation & publishing support,
Community of Science, student research programs and
grant resources.
Research Administration, for proposal development
support, grant administration, investigator training
and forms.
Scientific Affairs, for University research
policies and oversight.
Human Subjects Protection and Institutional Review
Board
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Technology Transfer, for patent, copyright
and licensing policies, and technologies currently available
for development.
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