Innovating Health Care Through Cutting Edge Science

Students & Teachers

We teach K-12 students and teachers, undergraduates, graduate students and the community.

Professionals

Our researchers are building the foundation for future treatments and driving evidence-based care in a variety of research areas including biomedical, biobehavioral and clinical research.

Patients

We’re pursuing cures and improving treatments for diseases that affect our families and communities.

Leading the way in Medical Research

Sanford Research is a premier biomedical research institute in the Midwest. We conduct research to innovate healthcare through cutting edge science.

We:

  • Support biomedical research across the research continuum
  • Have a diverse range of research interests
  • Cultivate future scientific innovators and promote community education

Our researchers are working to build the foundation for future treatments and driving evidence-based care.

Featured News and Projects

Our Spotlight Programs

On a Mission to End Type 1 Diabetes

The Sanford Project is a research center focused on type 1 diabetes research, prevention, and care.

Learn More About the Sanford Project

Centers

Sanford Research is home to four research centers. Each multidisciplinary center is defined by complementary scientific and technical expertise along with supporting resources to advance a thematic research goal. Thematic goals encompass: studying of complex behaviors and biological factors, improving the health of patients and communities using unique data-driven techniques, translating basic discoveries into clinical trials for humans, and enhancing children’s health research.