Improving Outcomes Through Research and Innovation

Our genomic research and initiatives help us to reimagine care delivery. By opening the door to research across diverse Providence communities, we are expanding access to personalized care and creating new care experiences based on a patient’s goals, values, beliefs— and genome.

Providence Genomics bridges cutting-edge science with real-world applications to establish tomorrow’s healthcare standards. Our focus assimilates genomics into Prevention & Early Detection, Precision Therapies, and Research & Discovery using these three strategies.

These strategies form our roadmap for seamlessly integrating whole-person precision medicine data into healthcare delivery. By embedding key data and actionable insights into clinical workflows, we empower informed clinical decisions and personalized strategies for prevention and care.

As we shape the future of health, we’ll test, integrate, and expand genomics within a learning framework—combining scientific research with clinical innovation, and real-world care across diverse communities.

  • Integrate Genomics into Clinical Programs
    Implement precision medicine across prevention, diagnosis, and treatment viadiverse clinical programs.

  • Drive Innovation through Scientific Collaboration
    Use interdisciplinary research as an evidence engine to enhance disease prevention, discover treatments, and foster sustainable care advancements.

  • Enable Genomics at Scale
    Establish the essential data infrastructure to seamlessly integrate precision medicine into everyday care, supporting both caregivers and patients.

"Precision medicine opens the door to a future where care is tailored to each person's unique needs. We want to make sure that door is open for everyone."

Bill Wright, PhD
Vice President of Health Innovation Research, Providence

Genomic Medicine for Everyone

2021 Providence Genomics Symposium: Highlights

Some of Our Research and Genomics Experts

Bill Wright, PhD
Vice President of Health Innovation, Providence

“We underpin our cutting-edge precision medicine model with ongoing scientific research to constantly improve and innovate. This informs our ability to meet each patient's unique needs and offer personalized and preventative genomic interventions earlier in their care.”

Carlo Bifulco, MD
Chief Medical Officer Providence Genomics, and Associate Member Translational Molecular Pathology, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute

“Genomics is leading a big change in patient care, making personlized treatments possible and reshaping medicine. It's paving the way for a future where treatments are tailored to each person.”

Phil Gold, MD
Director of Clinical Research, Program Leader, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Swedish Cancer Institute

“The work we are doing in the field of genomics is changing the lives of patients right now and this is just the start of the dramatic breakthroughs to patient treatment and care to come.”

Ora Karp Gordon, MD, MS, FACMG
Clinical Director, Providence Population Genomics Program, and Regional Director Southern California, Clinical Genetics and Genomics

"Providence Genomics is shifting the focus from healthcare to well-care by emphasizing individualized prevention. We do this by combing the latest genomic innovations with each patient's genes and family history to assess risk while providing early detection."

Brian D. Piening, PHD
Providence Technical Director, Molecular Genomics Laboratory, Associate Member, Cancer Immuno-Genomics Laboratory, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Center

“As genomic sequencing rapidly shifts into clinical practice, we are gathering evidence for widespread adoption while witnessing its transformative impact on real-life care decisions.”

Walter Urba, MD, PhD
Director, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute,
Robert W. Franz Cancer Center

“Genomics is fundamental to the future of personalized medicine and in the next decade will dramatically advance how we treat cancer.”

Bill Wright, PHD
Vice President of Providence Health Innovation Research

“Understanding the complex interaction between genetic, clinical, and social factors is the first, most foundational step to imagining better systems that help create and support health for all.”

Bill Wright, PHD
Vice President of Providence Health Innovation Research

“Understanding the complex interaction between genetic, clinical, and social factors is the first, most foundational step to imagining better systems that help create and support health for all.”

Bill Wright, PHD
Vice President of Providence Health Innovation Research

“Understanding the complex interaction between genetic, clinical, and social factors is the first, most foundational step to imagining better systems that help create and support health for all.”

Bill Wright, PHD
Vice President of Providence Health Innovation Research

“Understanding the complex interaction between genetic, clinical, and social factors is the first, most foundational step to imagining better systems that help create and support health for all.”

From Concept to Care

The Providence Clinical Institutes serve as a gateway for research and innovation. Our care and research leadership teams work together to translate research insights into new care services that aim to advance diagnostics and cures.

Learn more about our Institutes: Digestive Health, Women and Children, and Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Spearheading Discoveries

Providence Genomics collaborates with a robust community across our health system to advance breakthrough research and treatments that empower patients to live their best lives.