Georgetown University Hospital

Research

Georgetown Radiology performs research in a wide variety of areas, including:

  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Abdominal and pelvic MRI
  • Transplant imaging
  • Radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors
  • Stroke therapies
  • Interventional oncology
  • Technological advancements in ultrasound
  • Thrombolysis
  • Quality and Safety
  • Informatics

MedStar Health Research Institute

MedStar Health Research Institute is the research division of MedStar Health. MHRI provides scientific, administrative, and regulatory support for clinical research throughout the MedStar Health system. MHRI supports many types and areas of research from bench to bedside and into the community. There is a particular emphasis on promoting research within the Graduate Medical Education programs within MedStar. For residents and fellows in particular, MHRI offers the following services:

  • Faculty mentorship
  • Research courses dedicated to residents
  • Biostatistical and bioinformatics support
  • Assistance with grant/IRB writing
  • Multiple research grants

There are multiple internal opportunities for residents and fellows to present their research, including the Department of Radiology’s Research Symposium and a well-attended Annual Research Symposium with a robust number of submissions across the MedStar Health System. See the MHRI website for more information.