Leadership & Operations

Purpose

Leadership and Operations function oversees the Office of Research Patient Care Services under the executive leadership of Dr. Grissel Hernandez.

We are committed to integrating, expanding, and delivering health equity and patient care research at Stanford Health Care (SHC) to meet the diverse and unique needs of our patients, families, staff, and communities. We offer research study support and consultation from start to finish to interdisciplinary professionals across the care continuum.

To fulfill our commitment, we focus on the goal of advancing health equity for all persons and communities (including minoritized, diverse abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, women, and other marginalized populations) by improving research access, clinical practice, and patient outcomes throughout the care experience.

Vision

Making science and research visible and valued from bench side to bed side and beyond. Integral to this Vision are our departmental Values of Innovation, Discovery, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Caring, and Compassion.
  

Mission

To sustain scientific discovery and advancement throughout the SHC enterprise by increasing the knowledge, understanding, and involvement in research-related activities that benefit patients, families, and healthcare professionals.