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Rudy L. Ruggles Biomedical Research Institute
Translational research at Nuvance Health’s Rudy L. Ruggles Institute for Biomedical Research brings new information from the bench to the bedside.
We integrate basic laboratory, clinical and community-based research to continuously improve patient care.
Our translational cancer research focuses on new diagnostic and treatment options for gynecologic and pancreatic cancers.
We collect and store a wide range of biological samples to serve as an ongoing resource for research. Our biobank supports clinical trials, improves the delivery of personalized medicine and enhances opportunities for collaboration and research funding.
Researchers educate the public about Lyme disease prevention, developing new diagnostic methods and collaborating on biobanking efforts.
The Rudy L. Ruggles Institute for Biomedical Research
Highlights of our program include:
Life-changing impact:
Researchers help people live longer and healthier through new discoveries for early diagnosis. We investigate mechanisms of cancer development and diagnosis and other diseases such as Lyme disease.
Extensive resources:
Working within a major health system, we take advantage of a strong team and diverse patient population.
Modern facility:
Our 17,000-square-facility features the Laboratory for Translational Medicine. This lab offers a biobank and genomics lab.
Multidisciplinary approach:
Our open-style lab structure encourages scientists of all disciplines to collaborate and share knowledge.
Collaboration:
We partner with many other research organizations to pioneer discovery and foster creative thinking.
Training and education:
Training future healthcare professionals, physicians and medical scientists contributes to improving care in our local and global communities.
About Rudy L. Ruggles, Jr.
Rudy L. Ruggles, Jr. has led a distinguished, wide-ranging career in several fields. A Harvard University alum, he has been an IBM physicist, a national security expert and president of the Hudson Institute. He also served as a lecturer at the United States Army War College. As a longtime supporter of Danbury Hospital, Ruggles has played an integral role in ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care. Ruggles’ commitment to community and passion for research inspired his transformational gift to expand Nuvance Health’s research efforts. The Rudy L. Ruggles Biomedical Research Institute honors his philanthropic legacy by conducting innovative translational research that enhances patient care