Research and Development

Research initiatives at Carilion Clinic are patient-centered. Here, participating patients, their care teams and our researchers work together to develop new medicines, innovative devices, and advanced procedures. Explore more than 135 clinical trials in more than a dozen different clinical sp...

Carilion Clinic Research Publications

Visit the PubMed site to view recent research publications.

Clinical Trials

Carilion Clinic conducts clinical trials in three main areas—investigational drugs, biologics and devices—across 18 clinical areas ranging from cancer and cardiovascular studies to pediatrics and surgical techniques.

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Our Research Team

Meet our directors and our team of research administrators, coordinators and assistants.

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Services and Resources

Services Provided

Click below to learn more about the services we provide.

Research and Development Application

To submit a Research and Development application, click below.

Research and Development Application

Research Disclosure Information

In accordance with regulatory requirements, this web page provides public access to information pertaining to conflicts of interest (COIs) of externally funded or supported research.

The information on this web page will remain available for three (3) years after its most recent update. Information provided will include:

  1. The Covered Individual’s name
  2. The Covered Individual’s title and role with respect to the research
  3. The name of the entity in which the financial interest is held
  4. The nature of the financial interest that constitutes a financial COI
  5. The approximate value of the financial interest by range or, if the dollar value cannot be determined by reference to public prices or other reasonable measures of fair market value, a statement to that effect

A management plan is established in cooperation with the Covered Individual to address the COI per Carilion Clinic policy. The information posted on this website is derived from the management plan.

The information posted on this website is subject to updates on at least an annual basis and within 60 days of Carilion Clinic’s identification of the COI.

For more information or questions regarding any conflict of interest disclosures, please contact the Organizational Integrity and Compliance office at compliance@carilionclinic.org or 540-510-4573. 

Educational Resources

Need help navigating research or QA/QI processes at Carilion?

This new tool will provide as much or as little information and support as you want, based on questions you answer. In addition, you can track your progress and associated costs, and receive a PDF summary.

This figure presents an overview of the process, and we invite you to visit MyProjectPath for more in-depth information tailored to your specific project. Please contact HART@carilionclinic.org with questions.

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Riverside 4 Research Suite

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The Riverside 4 CRS serves as a multifunctional hub supporting a range of clinical research activities. Research personnel now have access to dedicated research space in the Riverside complex—study visit rooms, a specimen processing lab and hoteling space—allowing for efficiencies in clinical trial coordination and participants' experience.

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Research Lab

Basic Science Research Lab

The lab fosters an environment where medical questions can lead to answers that impact the care we provide our patients. 

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Research Day 2026

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Registration for the 2026 Carilion Clinic Research Day on Tuesday, April 21 is now open. Research Day is a forum for our researchers and their collaborators to highlight the work conducted in our hospitals, clinics, basic science laboratories, and in the community. Researchers will have the choice to present their work as a poster or oral presentation through Microsoft Teams. In the past, more than 100 abstracts comprised of research, case studies, and quality projects were submitted. Please register by Friday, April 17.

Residents, fellows, faculty, staff, and medical students will share insights about how the projects were developed.

The event is a collaboration between:

  • Carilion Clinic Research and Development
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
  • Radford University Carilion

Agenda 

  • 7:00-10:00 AM - Oral Presentations (Virtual via Microsoft Teams)
  • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Residents/Fellows Poster Session (CRMH 6th Floor Auditorium)
  • 12:30-1:30 PM - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vilke (CRMH 6th Floor Auditorium)
  • 2:00-5:00 PM - Faculty, Staff, and Student Poster Session (CRMH 6th Floor Auditorium)

Abstracts are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. We'll let you know by Thursday, April 9 if your poster and/or oral presentation is accepted. 

The poster session will be held at CRMH 6th floor auditorium. If you have questions, contact Research@CarilionClinic.org. 

Research Partners

Virginia Tech Carilion Research and Education

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All research programs have at least one Carilion Clinic employee as the principal investigator. Collaboration is critical to providing the most advanced opportunities for scientific discoveries. 

 

 

Virginia Tech Carilion Research and Education

Fast Facts

Advancing Research Through Growth and Expansion

At Carilion Clinic, we base everything we do on three pillars: patient care, education and research. Together, our commitment to these equally vital areas helps us reach our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.

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