"Caring through clinical research"

The Rasmuson Foundation and Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason

Working together to bring clinical research trials to Alaskans.

Welcome

The Rasmuson Foundation and the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason are joining together to enhance medical research opportunities in Alaska. To date, Alaskans have had limited access to cutting-edge medical research. Recently, the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason received a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation that will increase opportunities for Alaskan patients to participate in clinical research trials, making the latest therapeutic options available to them. This work will supplement the good work of the individual providers and agencies already serving patients in Alaska.

Research Trials Available

Alaskan patients and their families affected by diseases noted below in parentheses may be eligible for clinical trials in these areas:

Cancer (breast, pancreatic, prostate and others)
Diabetes
Gastroenterology (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)
Neurology (multiple sclerosis, brain tumors)
Urology (prostate, kidney)

A grant provided by the Rasmuson Foundation will cover all travel expenses for eligible Alaskan patients until the grant expires in 2010.