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.
Clinical Research Program Team Members
Julia Baker
Eden Bisetegn
Hannah Butterklee
Emily Chesterfield
Gail Chumbley
Rachel Dowty, RN, MPH
Sonja Duncan
Rowena Hondrade
Marie Hwang
Amelia Johnson
Priscilla Kim
Erica Lacaden
Tina Lencioni
Laura Lockshon
Joelle Medici
Audrey Merz
Cecilia Morgan, PhD
Angie Moua
Meilin Pang
Meredith Pellon
Kelly Quinn
Karolina Rauch
Alicia Reyes
Rene Rodriguez
Nasira Sharma
Colleen Soleau
Leslie Stevens
Colette Treperinas
Vy Trinh
Kara Turner
Jin Yoon
Vivienne Youn
Jana Zahlan
Join our team!
Our team is hiring! The Clinical Research Coordinator I/II role is based in the Cancer Clinical Research Unit and will manage a variety of interventional oncology trials in Phases I-III. 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.
