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Information about Mercy Medical Center’s Transition to Baystate Health

Mercy Medical Center and its affiliated medical group practices joined Baystate Health on November 1, 2026.

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Baystate Research Facility

The Baystate Research Facility (BRF) is a 25,000 square foot facility that features:

  • ample bench space for basic science research
  • tissue culture and various shared equipment
  • BSL-2 room
  • additional specialty lab space
    convenient access to HistoSpring

In addition to research space the BRF has:

  • private offices
  • open community area
  • three conference rooms
  • reception area

Our core team includes individuals trained in laboratory safety, regulatory issues, as well as individuals providing general administrative support.

The BRF currently has a strong focus on cancer research with the ability to support various types of research.

Local Oversight of Our Research Facility

  • The Institutional Review Board oversees and evaluates all research involving humans.
  • The Institutional Biosafety Committee reviews registrations for Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, Pathogens, potential Infectious Agents, Biological Toxins, and Human Clinical
  • Trials that involve the use of these materials as mandated by the National Institutes of Health.

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