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Evidence and Practice-Based Research Network Overview

The mission of the AdventHealth Research Institute is to expedite groundbreaking and globally recognized whole-person health care research that leverages the scale and diversity of our population. Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) draw on the experience and insight of practicing clinicians to identify and frame research questions whose answers can improve primary care practice. By linking these questions with rigorous research methods, PBRNs produce research findings immediately relevant to the primary care clinician and more easily translated into everyday, evidence-based practice.

Vision, Mission and Strategy

Vision

With AdventHealth as a national leader among health care systems’ primary care practice-based research networks (PBRNs), we will collaborate broadly, executing research studies to advance clinical evidence and improve health care outcomes nationwide.

Mission

Our mission is to improve our patients’ health and outcomes by conducting research in primary care settings, leveraging our organization’s volume, diversity and resources and the skills, insights and dedication of our providers.

Strategy

The AdventHealth PBRN will be a multidisciplinary, collaborative unit supporting the needs of primary care providers, graduate medical education, medical school faculty and external partners as they design, execute, analyze and disseminate research studies. The PBRN will promote continuous learning, academic achievement and scientific research.

Areas of Focus

  • Continuity and Coordination of Care
  • Early Detection and Prevention
  • Organization and Clinical Systems
  • Patients Decisions About Healthcare and Practices
  • Treatment of Disease and Symptoms

Meet Our Team

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Richard E. Pratley, MD

Medical Director at the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute, Senior Investigator, Diabetes Program Lead at the Translational Research Institute
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Tina K. Thethi, MD, MPH

Associate Investigator and Endocrinologist
Magda Baksh

Magda Baksh

Senior Manager of Research Participant Recruitment

Janice Lopez

Janice Lopez

Research Engagement Program Specialist

Evidence and Practice-Based Research Network Objectives

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  • Network

    We aim to develop an AdventHealth-wide network of primary care practices for innovative research that addresses our institution’s health priorities.

  • Research

    We promote evidence-based research efforts that transform primary care.

  • Data

    We disseminate key research findings and data to primary care providers to improve their practice.

  • Collaborations

    We collaborate with primary care, clinical and public health stakeholders.

  • Patient Access to Innovative Trials

    We aim to increase patient access to innovative research trials and treatments at AdventHealth.