Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute

Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute (SCRI) is a specialized clinical research organization integrated within Sentara Health, focusing on the advancement of cardiovascular medicine. Based at the Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, the institute conducts Phase I through IV clinical trials in partnership with global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. SCRI provides a comprehensive infrastructure for testing novel therapies in areas such as interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure management. By bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and clinical application, the institute offers patients access to cutting-edge treatments before they are widely available. Its work is instrumental in establishing new standards of care and improving long-term outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions.