Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research

Sun Health Research Institute's contributions to medicine go far beyond scientific break-throughs in its research labs. We are a national leader in in the concept of “bench to bedside” research, clinical research and the translation and conversion of laboratory discoveries into new clinical treatments.

 A vital part of modern medical research is clinical research. The significance of clinical research is that it answers the question do our hypotheses really work? To answer this question, specific conditions or treatments are studied in a clinical trial to understand the nature of a disease or the effectiveness of a drug or medical device.

The Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research has some of the top principal investigators in the nation. Our investigators have a proven track record of integrity and results which has led to worldwide recognition.  Our reputation has also allowed us to be sought out by many prestigious collaborators, including governmental agencies, leading research institutions as well as pharmaceutical and device companies. 

Clinical research at Banner Sun Health Research Institute is a well-coordinated process, involving an enormous cooperative effort among physicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals. Protocols are written at a high standard and subjected to intense scrutiny, both internally through our Institutional Review Board and externally.

Because of exacting standards, world-class facilities and excellent clinical care, Banner Sun Health Research Institute is a leader in translational medicine.