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Hackensack University Medical Center
#47 in Institutes and Centers
47Institution Overview
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack University Medical Center ranks 47th among the 60 biomedical institutes evaluated by the Cure Innovation Index. Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, the center performs most strongly in market translation, ranking 32nd in that domain, while research capabilities and entrepreneurial readiness sit lower in the standings. An MD/MBA dual degree program reflects the center's interest in connecting clinical training with business preparation. The institution's overall profile leans toward discovery, with entrepreneurial readiness representing the area of greatest distance from the field's leaders.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
Hackensack University Medical Center ranked below average for Research Capabilities, a measure of the foundational infrastructure and resources that enable an institution to conduct high-quality, innovative science. Out of the factors in this category, Hackensack University Medical Center fared best in Cutting Edge Science.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
Hackensack University Medical Center ranked below average for Entrepreneurial Readiness, a measure of whether the institution has built a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and whether faculty are engaged in and incentivized toward commercial activity. Out of the factors in this category, Hackensack University Medical Center fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
Hackensack University Medical Center ranked below average for Market Translation, a measure of how effectively a research institution moves scientific discovery out of the lab and into real-world clinical and commercial applications. Out of the factors in this category, Hackensack University Medical Center fared best in Industry Connections.
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Cure Innovation Index Methodology
From a pool of more than 6,000 institutions, the top 303 were ranked using two dozen indicators — from scientific foundation and lab infrastructure to patents, products, and partnerships — drawn from more than a dozen federal and commercial databases, an original audit of all institutions, and surveys of more than 3,300+ scientists, industry leaders, and biomedical experts.
Insights From the Cure Innovation Index
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Innovation isn't a single moment — it's an entire ecosystem. The Index evaluates institutions across two dozen indicators, grouped in three core domains that reveal the full picture of what it takes to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact.
