Research Education

1. New to Research?

You might have many questions about what research is and how it might fit in your health journey. Start here:

2. Want to Learn More?

There are many ways to find studies and get involved. Start here:

3. Ready to Get Involved?

There are steps you can take to be better prepared and to help ensure a smooth experience. Start here:

Research Education Topics

Research at Mass General Brigham

The hospitals, community health centers, and groups of doctors and staff at Mass General Brigham are dedicated to providing you with the best care possible. An important part of that mission is to learn new and better ways to care for patients through research.

What is Clinical Research?

Clinical research is research that studies health and illness in people. Learn more about what it is and how it impacts you.

How is Health Research Different from Health Care?

Participating in research is your choice. Be informed. Ask questions. Get answers.

Why People Participate in Research

There are many reasons people participate in research. Learn more and hear stories from other research volunteers.

How to Volunteer for Research

Learn how you can find studies that are a good fit for you and get involved in health research.

What to Expect as a Research Participant

Your decision to participate in research will help make healthcare better for people like you. There are a few things you can learn and do to make the research process run smoothly.

Meet the Research Team

There are many people who work together to make clinical research successful. Each plays an important role in making sure research is done safely and correctly.

Research Participant Bill of Rights

Know your rights and responsibilities as a research participant.

Research Term Glossary

This glossary is a list of research words and their meanings. Use this glossary to learn more about words that are used in research studies.

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