Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute

The Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute (ERI) is a non-profit organization that serves as the administrative and financial home for research and educational activities at the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the institute facilitates clinical trials and health services research with a focus on the needs of underserved populations. ERI manages a diverse portfolio of extramural funding from federal agencies like the NIH and CDC, as well as private industry partners. Its primary research strengths include infectious diseases, emergency medicine, and oncology. The institute also supports the training of medical residents and fellows, bridging the gap between academic research and public health practice.