Bassett Research Institute

Helping foster healthy rural communities.

The Bassett Research Institute conducts research to understand and improve the health and well-being of individuals and rural populations. We develop strategies to improve health care delivery, prevent illness, and manage chronic disease in support of the Bassett Healthcare Network’s mission.

      • Improve the health of the rural communities served by the Bassett Healthcare Network
      • Study the function of Bassett Healthcare Network and other rural resources in the delivery of health services
      •  Foster and support the research endeavors of Bassett Healthcare Network clinician

The Bassett Research Institute is divided into individual centers which work collaboratively to achieve common goals. Our research centers work together to understand and serve the unique healthcare needs of a rural population, in conjunction with the greater Bassett Healthcare Network mission.

    • Center for Rural Community Health
      •  Addressing complex health issues challenging the small rural communities in Central New York. The Center conducts rural risk research, works with community partners to implement policies and programs, provides technical assistance, and participates in advocacy for and dissemination of best practices.
    • The Center for Clinical Research 
      • The goal of the CCR is to conduct clinical research and clinical trials in various disciplines, with a special interest in clinical outcomes, with the goal of developing and assessing treatments and treatment plans/protocols that improve the care and well-being of patients in our region.
    • Medical Student & Resident Research
      •  Pioneering innovation research to stimulate research interest among our residents. Our programs are intended to offer a creative opportunity to pursue research in a variety of topics and specialties.
    • The Center for Biostatistics
      • The CFB staff contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts published in journals of occupational health, primary care, pediatrics, health services research, orthopedics and sports medicine, substance abuse, community health, tick-borne diseases and clinical medicine.

For more details on the Bassett Research Institute please visit https://www.bassettresearch.org/.