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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Hospital partnership builds an ICU for rural Minnesota
Intensive care unit keeps more Bemidji-area patients close to where they live
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Activities enrich life for senior care residents
As activities assistant, John Lawrence makes it his job to make residents’ lives better

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Classes & Events

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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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PROMISE Summer Programs

Thu 06/11/26 8:30 AM - Fri 06/12/26 3:00 PM
Sioux Falls

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Fields of Research