About Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
At the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI), we have been actively investigating the causes of and potential treatments for diseases since 1952. We support and oversee the medical research conducted at HCMC, the flagship acute care and teaching hospital of the Hennepin Healthcare System in downtown Minneapolis. In an academic environment that emphasizes patient care, research, and teaching, HHRI helps offer patients better care now and hope for improved healthcare in the future.
HHRI is one of the largest medical research nonprofits in Minnesota and often ranks in the top ten percent nationally of all institutions receiving research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Our Mission
Transforming health and healthcare for all through ethical research and meaningful community partnerships.
Our Core Values
Excellence
World-class health science research and education engages, serves, and uplifts impacted communities’ experience.
Integrity
Advance ethical research through transparency, trust, and open communication.
Collaboration
Build and sustain meaningful partnerships to ensure responsive research driving real-world impact.
Accreditation
HHRI has undergone a rigorous process to earn accreditation from the leading, independent organizations that accredit institutions that conduct medical research trials on human subjects—the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), and animal subjects—the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). Earning accreditation from these organizations is indicative of our commitment to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards and practices in our medical research programs.
