We are grateful for philanthropic investment in research at California Pacific Medical Center, which helps our scientists and clinicians accelerate their discoveries for healthier patients and communities.

Charitable gifts from private sources also help leverage funding from federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, giving our researchers the tools they need to publish their findings, develop novel protocols, and pioneer new tests and treatments. All of this support fosters improved patient care, and enables CPMC to recruit and retain clinician-scientists of the highest caliber.

Donations

Research laboratories and clinical research groups require funding from extramural (outside CPMC or Sutter Health) sources to carry on their work. Funding for research comes from three main sources:

1. Government sources
2. Various foundations, medical specialty groups and gifts from individual donors
3. Biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

California Pacific Medical Center and its research institute are not-for-profit, community-based institutions. Generous gifts from private donors ensure that our scientists can continue to pursue important leads to the causes of diseases and that our patients have access to the most current and cutting edge equipment and treatments.

Donations to the research institute can be made through CPMC Foundation. Please contact Lynne Day, director, Research Operations, for additional information.

Volunteering

California Pacific Medical Center receives thousands of hours of work from our compassionate group of 1000 in-service and community volunteers. Volunteers who give of themselves also receive much in return – such as enjoying the satisfaction of a job well-done, feeling connected to the people you serve, exploring career choices within the healthcare profession, and much more.

The research institute offers volunteers a variety of opportunities and specialized training in the following areas:

• Administrative and clerical support in general research administration. Tasks may include filing and data entry.
• Basic research laboratory support, which may include assisting our scientific staff with laboratory work in one of our research program areas. Since special training is required, individuals with science/laboratory backgrounds are preferred.
• Assisting our clinical research coordinator staff in conducting drug and device trials. Tasks include data entry, document processing, general administrative support, and additional opportunities for individuals with medical backgrounds.

To learn about volunteer opportunities at CPMC Research Institute, contact Caroline Cory Affoumado at coryafc@cpmcri.org or (415) 600-1468.