Health Research
Health research is our largest single field of study, encompassing research that ranges from studies of the human genome and the development of new drug compounds to national surveys of health behaviors and the implementation of global health programs.
Building on our extensive research expertise and working with staff members at RTI Health Solutions, our commercial subsidiary, we form multidisciplinary teams to meet the special needs of our clients.
Whether we are evaluating the economic benefits of new health coverage plans or developing new drugs to treat cancer, our researchers and scientists work to improve all aspects of human health.
Study: Fecal Blood Test More Cost Efficient Than Colonoscopy at Detecting Colorectal Cancers
A study by researchers at RTI International and published in Health Affairs has found that colorectal cancer screening with fecal occult blood tests results in more efficient use of limited budgets than screening with colonoscopies.