Clinical Trials at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center and BRI, uniquely combining the expertise of a world-renowned medical research institute with the remarkable care of a healthcare quality leader.
BRI supports Virginia Mason Medical Center clinical investigators in over 400 studies across a wide variety of diseases and conditions, such as cancer, digestive diseases, cardiologic issues and neurologic issues, while the research led by BRI clinical investigators primarily focuses on diseases of the immune system such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatic diseases.
Areas of Research
Each year, thousands of people generously volunteer as clinical study participants. These studies contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide variety of diseases. There are numerous ongoing clinical studies enrolling participants and new clinical studies are always becoming available.
Learn more about the clinical studies that are available in each of the following areas of research:
Cancer Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct cancer clinical research trials to find better ways to treat and prevent cancer.
Cardiology Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical trials to discover new treatments and approaches to cardiovascular disease.
Digestive Health Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical trials to improve digestive health.
Neurosciences and Spine Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical trials in the ongoing search for innovative therapies for neurological disorders.
Allergies & Asthma Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center Asthma and Allergy Department are working together to study asthma and immune responses to allergens.
Anesthesiology Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center Anesthesiology Department investigators are involved in clinical research projects aimed at advancing patient care.
Infectious Diseases Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical research trials to improve prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical research trials to find ways to improve treatment and care of conditions of the ear, nose, and/or throat.
Pulmonology Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical research trials to find ways to improve therapies through all stages of lung disease.
Radiology Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical research trials to find ways to improve ways to treat and diagnose disease.
Rheumatic Disease Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center conduct clinical research trials to find ways to improve ways to treat and diagnose disease.
Urology Clinical Research
Benaroya Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center are conducting clinical research studies with the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management for urologic conditions.
Clinical Research Program Team Members
Julia Baker
Meagan Cavanagh
Emily Chesterfield
Gail Chumbley
Rachel Dowty
Brooke Grubb
Rowena Hondrade
Amelia Johnson
Erica Lacaden
Jamie Leitzinger
Tina Lencioni
Laura Lockshon
Daniel Machuca, MS
Joelle Medici
Audrey Merz
Sally Modzelewski
Cecilia Morgan, PhD
Angie Moua
Meredith Pellon
Kelly Quinn
Karolina Rauch
Rene Rodriguez
Micaela Rodriguez Moncayo
Nasira Sharma
Colleen Soleau
Leslie Stevens
Mannat Sukhija
Colette Treperinas
Vy Trinh
Kara Turner
Jin Yoon
Vivienne Youn
Join our team!
Our team is hiring! We have two positions open for a Clinical Research Coordinator I based in the Cancer Clinical Research Unit and a Clinical Research Coordinator I/II based in the Center for Digestive Health. We have unparalleled support from our physicians, clinic staff and study staff. Working with clinicians at the Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center, the Clinical Research Program differentiates itself by focusing on patient-centered research. Team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.
