A new partnership between Binghamton University and The Guthrie Clinic will enable more research initiatives that leaders say will improve the well-being of local communities.
On Friday, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger and Guthrie Clinic President and CEO Edmund Sabanegh signed a Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) at Binghamton University. The CRA establishes guidelines for research projects conducted by Guthrie and Binghamton University.
These guidelines will eliminate the need for repeated contract reviews, according to a press release, which should help joint research projects get off the ground more quickly.
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Compliance and cybersecurity are also key highlights of the agreement, as well as ensuring shared data is secure during collaborative projects. While individual projects were not outlined Friday, the partnership described includes healthcare research and also extends to engineering and process improvement.
Stenger said the CRA will be mutually beneficial and plays to the strengths of both Guthrie and Binghamton University.
“Our university has a deep pool of faculty from a variety of disciplines who are doing important work in advancing our understanding of health care and health outcomes,” Stenger said in a statement. “Guthrie puts that theory into practice by providing care to those in need. By combining innovative technologies, the university’s research capabilities and the hospital’s practical healthcare experience, we can improve outcomes on both sides.”
The sentiment was echoed by Sabanegh, who said the CRA would streamline collaboration, resulting in more efficient research with potentially greater results.
“This partnership represents the best of what two respected organizations can achieve when they work together,” Sabanegh said. “This agreement allows us to work together more effectively and opens the door for more innovation. It creates a solid framework to focus on meaningful research that can make a real difference in people’s lives.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Binghamton U. and Guthrie collaborate on health research projects
