Fusing Discovery, Innovation & Application
Research at Jefferson strives to seamlessly integrate basic scholarship and discovery with translation and application of new knowledge, in disciplines ranging from immunology to design of functional fabrics. In our robust research culture, faculty, students, clinicians and technical staff collaborate in mutually reinforcing efforts to uncover and mine practical impact from new knowledge.
Recent Research
Jefferson Research: By the Numbers
1,000+
Patents for new drugs, software innovations, medical devices & diagnostic tools
$86,135,132
In National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding
1,200+
Applied, basic, clinical and scholarly research studies across Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Labs and Facilities Researcher Labs
Our researchers strive to gain critical knowledge on their area of expertise with a goal of finding new ways to diagnose and treat illness. Learn more about our researchers.
Art Competition Seeking the Artistry in Research
Jefferson’s Research as Art Competition celebrates all Jefferson faculty, students, and staff who have an eye for the beauty in their research or scholarship.
Support Research at Jefferson
Jefferson Researchers have been awarded over $201M in sponsored research awards.
Help power our journey to improve lives.
Support Research at Jefferson
Jefferson Researchers have been awarded over $198M in funding for applied, basic, clinical and scholarly research from organizations such as NIH, DOD and HRSA, as well as from industry sponsors.
Help power our journey to improve lives.
Nursing Research & Innovation
The Jefferson College of Nursing (JCN) is focused on pioneering health services research and innovation to drive next-generation solutions.
Restoring Smell & Taste After COVID
Promising results from a clinical trial to treat loss of smell provide hope to patients searching for treatment.
Centers & Institutes
- Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
- Center for Connected Care
- Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
- Jefferson Clinical Research Institute (JCRI)
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Center for Translational Medicine
- Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research
- Wills Vision Research Center at Jefferson
- Institute for Smart & Healthy Cities
- Center for Injury Research & Prevention
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Stories of Advancement
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EU/US Collaboration
Jefferson partners with organizations in the European Union for international research opportunities.