Mission and Purpose of Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute Our Mission Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute (SCRI) is dedicated to enhancing and promoting education and research in cardiovascular services. We provide comprehensive centralized research administration and clinical research services to enable interested physicians and scientists to conduct cardiovascular research to improve clinical care delivery, patient outcomes, and the overall health of the community.
Our Purpose The Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute supports research to:
Contribute to medical and scientific learning in the field of cardiovascular services
Provide access to medical innovations including new technology, investigational drugs and devices, and novel approaches to care delivery
Improve the health status of residents in the community through outcomes research and Population-based studies
Provide educational opportunities for professionals about the research process.
To accomplish our mission, the Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute will develop partnerships and collaborate with governmental agencies, private foundations, payors, and others within the health care industry.