Dear Physicians and Colleagues,

Since 1955, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has been recognized as a major teaching hospital, providing medical education and clinical research in a patient care setting. From our early scientific work in the Surgical Research Laboratory to the numerous clinical trials underway today in a variety of departments, research has always been important to help provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients.

In order for our clinicians to accomplish excellence in patient care, they must have the ability to evaluate medical and surgical treatments through clinical research trials. We fully support a research program that provides the necessary environment to evaluate treatments and fosters decision-making under the paradigm of evidence-based medicine. We understand that this work will ultimately result in improved medical and surgical treatments for our patients and position our organization at the forefront of leading-edge technology.

We are proud of the research activities and accomplishments of those involved in research at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. We are pleased to present this Clinical Research Report to highlight our many exceptional research physicians and staff.

For nearly 50 years, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has remained committed to maintaining the highest standards in clinical research. We look forward to witnessing a strong growth in research activities and are confident that these efforts will contribute to the development of our medical knowledge and provide our patients with the best possible medical outcomes.

Garry C. Faja
President and Chief Executive Officer
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Rolland D. Mambourg, M.D.
Vice President, Physician Services
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System