The Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) provides a research culture and environment that facilitates cross-disciplinary studies.

The faculty and team of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) at Tufts Medical Center regularly present their research in articles published in the world’s most prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

The ICRHPS at Tufts MC offers validated questionnaires, manuals, and toolkits to assist and support Tufts-affiliated researchers. Our products also are available for use by members of the global healthcare research community.

Our mission at the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) is to research and develop solutions for delivering better medical care and health services.

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) was established in August 2008 as part of a national consortium to transform how clinical and translational research is conducted throughout the country.

Our mission is to identify, stimulate and expedite innovative clinical and translational research to improve the public’s health.

Led by our Dean and the Principal Investigator, Harry P. Selker, MD, MSPH, our leadership team is comprised of world-renowned experts in clinical research, comparative effectiveness research, community engagement and research collaboration.

We work closely with 39 partner institutions, including all of the schools of Tufts University, its affiliated hospitals across Massachusetts and Maine, participating universities, community organizations and non-profit and for-profit organizations.