Research

The Warren Alpert Medical School is making a profound impact in advancing human health through research.

In partnership with our affiliated teaching hospitals, The Warren Alpert Medical School is training the next generation of physician-scientists and bringing together researchers and clinicians from across the life sciences to translate scientific discoveries into groundbreaking medical treatments.

129 %

Growth in external research funding

Since 2013

$ 45 million

Funds from the state to create the Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub

A quasi-public agency intended to spur medical and scientific breakthroughs

$ 395 million

Invested in the Jewelry District of Providence

including an upcoming 300,000-sq.ft. Integrated Life Sciences Building

Faculty cross physical and disciplinary boundaries to come together in research centers, institutes, programs, and other initiatives to work together on shared topics in the life sciences.
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The Brown Institute for Translational Science (BITS) aims to translate high impact scientific discoveries into patient care.

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The Warren Alpert Physician-Scientist MD/PhD and Advanced Training Program prepares the generation of physician-scientists who will advance translational research.
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Our Research