Fields of Research

At Sanford Research, we’re pursuing cures and improving treatments for diseases that affect our families and communities.

We split this work into five groups.

Fields of Research

Behavioral Science

We work to improve the health of unique communities through research and education.

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Cancer Biology & Immunotherapies

We study better ways to diagnose cancer, find its causes and use the immune system among novel treatments.

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Environmental Influences on Health & Disease

We study how the environment affects human health, disease and injury from conception to adulthood.

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Genetics & Genomics

We study the genetic origins of disease and work for more personalized medicine and treatments.

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Pediatrics & Rare Diseases

We’re uncovering what causes rare and pediatric disorders to help develop better therapies.

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Sanford Health News

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Classes & Events

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PROMISE Summer Programs

Wed 06/03/26 8:30 AM - Wed 06/03/26 3:00 PM
Sanford PROMISE Community Lab
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PROMISE Summer Programs

Tue 06/09/26 8:30 AM - Tue 06/09/26 3:00 PM

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Fields of Research