Transforming health and health care through research
Kaiser Permanente Research Northern California
Kaiser Permanente Research Northern California (KPRNC) brings our people, ideas, and resources together into a powerful engine for evidence-based change and high-value care for our members and communities.
Division of Research
The Division of Research serves as the institutional home for expert, professional researchers, anchoring world-class science and enabling Kaiser Permanente Northern California to improve the health of its members and the communities it serves.
Delivery Science and Applied Research
The Delivery Science and Applied Research (DARE) program advances rapid-cycle health care change by training clinician-researchers, developing clinical/research partnerships, and accelerating the translation of evidence to evidence-based care.
Medical Education Sponsored Research
The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Institute for Medical Education advances patient care through scholarship and innovation. This is achieved by fostering excellence in medical education, empowering physician educators through faculty development, nurturing scholarly activity and research, developing evidence-based educational practices, and advancing innovative methodologies.
Clinical Trials Program
The Clinical Trials Program (CTP) provides members access to cutting-edge treatments through high-quality clinical trials across a wide range of health conditions.
Central Research Committee
The Central Research Committee supports clinical research and clinical researchers at KPNC medical centers who seek to improve the health and well-being of our members and communities. This is achieved through mentorship of clinician-investigators at KPNC medical centers, project-specific evaluation and financial support, recognition awards, and activities that develop our learning health system.
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KPRNC Research Spotlight
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Transforming Health through Research
- Older women at risk for losing physical function following a breast cancer diagnosis
by Sue Rochman on September 23, 2026 at 3:14 pmStudy suggests healthy habits before diagnosis may support greater functional reserve and recovery in breast cancer survivors. The post Older women at risk for losing physical function following a breast cancer diagnosis appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.
- Kaiser Permanente’s enrollment in cancer clinical trials reflects the diversity of its patients
by Sue Rochman on September 17, 2026 at 3:24 pmNew study also highlights need to increase awareness of trials among patients who have lower incomes, are non-English speakers, or live in less populated areas. The post Kaiser Permanente’s enrollment in cancer clinical trials reflects the diversity of its patients appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.
- Teen cannabis surveys may miss rise in use disorder
by Sue Rochman on September 14, 2026 at 6:56 pmStudy finds cannabis use disorder diagnoses rose among teens in California after legalization, erasing a 3-year decline. The post Teen cannabis surveys may miss rise in use disorder appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.
- Medicaid ACOs can lead the U.S. toward maternal health equity
by Sue Rochman on September 10, 2026 at 5:21 pmNew study details how Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations can improve maternal health care quality. The post Medicaid ACOs can lead the U.S. toward maternal health equity appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.