Banner Research helps move medical discoveries from the lab to patient care. Through clinical trials, scientific studies and partnerships with leading institutions, our teams work to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment for people in our communities and beyond.
Use this page to explore Banner Research programs, partnerships, leadership, contact information and speaker requests.
Banner Research supports clinical and translational studies across many areas of medicine, including Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders, cancer, heart disease, orthopedics, sports medicine and more.
Our research programs bring together physicians, scientists, care teams and community partners to study new ways to prevent disease, detect conditions earlier and improve treatment options. In 2025, Banner Research supported 1,300 clinical and translational studies across its research enterprise.
Medical breakthroughs often happen through collaboration. Banner Research works with academic institutions, cancer centers, government agencies, industry partners and community organizations to expand what research can accomplish.
These partnerships help accelerate clinical trials, support new research centers and bring promising treatments closer to the people who need them. Banner Research’s strategic collaborations include the University of Arizona, MD Anderson Cancer Center and other leading institutions.
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Banner Research is led by experienced physicians, scientists and health care leaders who guide research strategy, program development and innovation across Banner Health.
Our leadership teams help ensure research is connected to real patient needs, supported by strong partnerships and focused on improving health locally and globally.
Have a question about Banner Research? Our team can help connect you with the right program, department or resource.
Use this page to find contact information for general research questions, program inquiries and other research-related needs.
Banner Research experts share insights on medical innovation, clinical research, prevention, treatment advances and other health care topics.
Organizations may request a Banner Research speaker for educational events, community programs, conferences or other speaking opportunities.
As part of Banner Health, Banner Research is connected to a large nonprofit health system with hospitals, outpatient sites, specialty care programs and academic partnerships. This helps research move beyond the lab and into care settings where it can make a difference for patients and communities.
Banner Research’s work spans prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with research contributions in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cardiology and oncology.
Explore the latest Milestones in Research report to learn how Banner Research is helping advance prevention, diagnosis and treatment through clinical studies, partnerships and medical innovation.