InCHOIR

InCHOIR (International Center for Health Outcomes and Innovation Research) is a premier Academic Research Organization (ARO) based at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center. The organization specializes in the design, management, and analysis of large-scale, multicenter clinical trials and health outcomes research. InCHOIR is globally recognized for its leadership in cardiovascular research, particularly in the evaluation of mechanical circulatory support devices and surgical interventions. It provides comprehensive services including protocol development, data coordination, statistical analysis, and regulatory oversight to both federal and industry sponsors. The center has been instrumental in conducting landmark trials that have fundamentally changed clinical practice guidelines for heart failure and cardiothoracic surgery.