Preeminent Research
Atrium Health is at the forefront of medical innovation across our region—from advanced translational research labs, where discoveries in the basic sciences take shape, to groundbreaking clinical trials and operating rooms where world-class surgeons are redefining what’s possible. This depth of expertise and innovation ensures that patients can access the most advanced treatments close to home—surrounded by the support of family and friends.
These advancements are made possible through philanthropy. Community investment strengthens Atrium Health’s ability to lead in critical areas such as Aging and Mobility, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, pain and addiction, regenerative medicine, and more. Together, this support elevates both the reach and impact of care—advancing discovery, improving outcomes, and building national prominence. Continue reading below.
With continued philanthropic investment, we will:
- Increase national recognition and prominence of Atrium Health and Wake Forest School of Medicine in key areas, including Aging and Mobility, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes & Obesity, Pain & Addiction, and Regenerative Medicine.
- Continue to enhance Charlotte's innovation district, known as the Pearl, while expanding the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, connecting the two research hubs through the Innovation Corridor.
- Directly link our Research and Clinical missions to enhance the speed and effectiveness of our clinical translation, and thus, improve the health of our patients and communities with a focus on health equity.