Access the STS National Database and analytic expertise via research programs designed for physicians, researchers, healthcare institutions, and Industry partners.
Research Impact
Research facilitated by the STS Research and Analytic Center (STS RAC) contributes in many ways: contributes to high-impact publications, identifies emerging cardiothoracic surgery trends, informs improvements for patient care outcomes, and develops patient and care provider facing clinical decision tools.
STS Research Programs & Data Access
Select the pathway that best aligns with your study goals, data needs, and funding source.
Externally Funded
- Federal, Foundation, or Industry Grants
- Analysis by STS RAC
- Longitudinal Linkage Available
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STS Funded
- Society Sponsored, Competitive Process
- Analysis by STS RAC
- Longitudinal Linkage Available
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Institutionally Funded
Choose your analytic pathway:
Investigator-led Analytics
- Participant User File
- No Longitudinal Linkage
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Analysis by STS RAC
- Longitudinal Linkage Available
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Minor Data Requests
Research Feasibility, Pre‑proposal Submission
- Analysis by STS RAC
- No Longitudinal Linkage
- Not For Publication
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