About the Brigham Research Institute

The BRI supports all research activities, from fundamental bench science to clinical innovations, focusing on three broad and intertwined efforts: science, communication/outreach and resources/funding.

These three pillars of success provide investigators with countless opportunities to grow and thrive in a dynamic culture of research and discovery at the Brigham and beyond.  Through a variety of meetings and events that are available to the community, the BRI connects Brigham investigators to each other, as well as those outside of the institution. We provide platforms for researchers to present their science and cutting-edge innovations that, in turn, create opportunities for funding, accolades and career advancement. We also convene researchers in smaller settings to allow them a space to voice their questions, concerns and needs to leadership so that we can respond, change and adapt in real-time. Additionally, the BRI opens a dialogue for those with similar interests to help them find resources and accelerate their own discoveries through new collaborations. As a centralized resource for the hospital, the BRI makes funds available to support projects and activities that have the potential to transform science. We encourage investigators to come to us for all funding opportunities and grant support.

Launched in 2005, the BRI’s overarching mission is to accelerate discoveries that improve human health; supporting strategies include fostering groundbreaking, interdepartmental, and interdisciplinary research, ranging from basic fundamental studies to clinical innovations. The BRI strives to provide a clear voice (internally and externally) for the entire BWH research community, raise the profile of research at BWH, develop mission-centric collaborations with external entities and engage the scientific community in fundraising.