Transforming

Game-changing research that improves health outcomes

At the DCRI, innovation is at the heart of our research. That is why we believe it is crucial to shine a spotlight on the ways we are transforming how and when patients receive care. Each of these projects exemplifies our commitment to progressive and forward-thinking research.

Continuing to Transform the Fight Against COVID

As COVID-19 remains a major health concern, it is crucial to continue to pursue innovative treatment.  For this reason, the DCRI has positioned itself as a leader in researching and validating new treatment methods. Through a joint partnership with the NIH, widely-used modulator drugs were found to substantially improve clinical status while reducing deaths for those with moderate-to-severe COVID-19.

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Creating Better, Cost-Effective Care

Transforming patient care goes beyond finding new, effective treatment methods. It also includes helping ease the cost of care by reducing health care costs. A “win-win” study by the DCRI into pulmonary rehab for COPD patients managed to accomplish both. Patients reported extensive health and wellness benefits, while saving over $5,000 per patient.

A photo of Michelle Kelsey sharing information about a poster with another individual at a conference.

Inspiring Global Progress

As thought leaders in clinical care, DCRI faculty and staff recognize that finding better therapies is just a step along the path to improving outcomes. Sharing that knowledge with other providers is key to improving healthcare around the globe.

  • During the 2022 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, DCRI faculty and fellows participated in over 80 events, covering topics from interventional therapies and drug comparisons to professional equity and guideline adherence.
  • At the 2022 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, six DCRI faculty members presented late-breaking science results as part of main stage events, while dozens more shared their insights via live panel presentations, oral sessions and poster presentations.
  • Seven DCRI researchers found themselves on Clarivate’s annual Most Cited Scholars list, showing how other scholars look to our team and their work for guidance and innovation.
  • The DCRI published nearly 1,400 reports in FY22, including the highest number of high-impact reports to date.
Graphic with logos for ACTIV-1 IM, ACTIV 6, RADXUP, Say Yes to the Covid Test and You and Me Covid Free trials.

Other ways we transformed the clinical care landscape in 2022:

A photo of Neha Pagidipati, at center, speaking with a microphone at the Health Innovation Pavilion at AHA2022.