Innovative thinking.
Our Mission
The Beckwith Institute champions innovations that result in transformational changes in the practice and delivery of health care to benefit patients and their communities.
We fund collaborative projects and research initiatives spanning the health care spectrum. Working together, we apply new ideas, provider experiences, the latest technologies, and powerful analytics to address real problems and seize emerging opportunities. To date, The Beckwith Institute has invested nearly $7.5 million in support of these efforts.
Programs that Spark Change
Each year, The Beckwith Institute seeks pioneering ideas to support patients and advance transformative care delivery models and research. Over the years, these ideas have had far-reaching impact.
We have two signature programs:
Clinical Transformation Program
This competitive high-impact program is designed to impact the future of health care. We fund projects that use rigorous research methodology to test novel ideas. Our goal is to discover breakthroughs and new treatments, tools, and processes leading to advancements in emerging fields.
Frontline Innovation Program
This program is aimed at improving patient care and the patient experience today. We fund innovative ideas with the potential for immediate and positive impact on bedside care and clinical practice. The program is open to any member of UPMC with an idea that can lead to better care.
Investing in Change for Better Care
The Beckwith Institute began as an expression of thanks for lifesaving care, but quickly became a catalyst for transformational change in patient care. Since its founding, Nick and Dotty Beckwith — with added support from UPMC — have invested millions of dollars to support the Institute’s signature programs, as well as special initiatives. Their vision is a legacy that lives on today and for years to come, impacting the lives of both patients and the providers who care for them.
“I can say without exaggeration that, in part due to funds from The Beckwith Institute, our program has saved numerous lives and improved the care of many others. It has led to multiple research projects, more than 10 publications, and was operationalized systemwide.”
Nathan Liang, MD • Frontline Innovation