# Thomas Jefferson University
*Also known as Jefferson*

- Website: https://research.jefferson.edu
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/research-jefferson-edu

> Thomas Jefferson University is a research-focused university that provides biomedical and clinical research support through a network of core facilities and centralized compliance and training services.

Thomas Jefferson University is a research-focused higher education institution that advances health science through biomedical and clinical research, education, and patient-centered care. The university supports investigators with a comprehensive network of shared resources, core facilities, and governance designed to uphold the highest standards for research involving humans and animals. The Office of Human Research Protection coordinates Institutional Review Boards to ensure participant protections, training, and policy compliance; research integrity and safety offices provide oversight, from biosafety to environmental health and safety. With multiple campuses and service centers, TJU fosters collaboration across disciplines and partners with clinical institutes to translate discoveries into improved health outcomes. The organization offers training, grant support, data management, imaging and pathology resources, and platforms for clinical trials, translational research, and informatics. It emphasizes accessibility of these capabilities to faculty, clinicians, and external collaborators, enabling high-quality research and education while maintaining rigorous ethical and regulatory standards.

**Mission:** To advance health science through innovative research, education, and patient-centered care, supported by robust shared resources, strong governance, and a commitment to protecting research participants.