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Mission
Our mission is to support ethical, high-quality, state-of-the-art clinical trials that bring together discovery and innovation to find new ways to cure diseases and improve patients’ lives.
About the Clinical Trials Office
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At Stony Brook, we prioritize patient safety and trust in all of our clinical trials. The Clinical Trials Office works closely with investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and oversight bodies to ensure that every study is conducted responsibly and meets the highest standards. We take a hands-on approach in reviewing study protocols, monitoring safety signals, and making certain ethical safeguards are always in place. Our team supports principal investigators to implement clinical trials from planning to execution, ensuring every trial reflects the values of transparency, integrity, and protection of research participants. |
Leadership
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Susan Hedayati, MD, MHSc |
Sharon Nachman, MD |
Li Chen, PhD |
By The Numbers
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$50 million
in trial expenditures |
259
active trials |
260
sponsors |
(based on FY2022–2025 data)
Featured Highlights: Currently at Commack CTU
NEUROSURGERY • FEATURED HIGHLIGHT
Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Enhance Cognition and Learning
Stony Brook researchers are testing whether implanted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with structured second-language tasks can boost post-stroke language learning and strengthen neural plasticity.
Over six weeks, participants complete a spaced-repetition Swahili vocabulary program with precisely timed VNS bursts while investigators measure learning gains, cognition/mood interactions, and underlying mechanisms.
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