Baack Named President of Sanford Research
Sanford Research, one of the largest clinical research footprints in the rural United States, is embedded within an integrated health system that spans more than 320,000 square miles and serves over two million patients across the Upper Midwest.
As its president, Dr. Baack will work closely with system leaders, scientists, clinicians and community partners to expand Sanford Research’s impact. She will oversee its strategic direction, scientific vision, operations and long-range planning, advancing discovery, implementation and innovation, while continuing to lead pediatrics at the USD SSOM.
Dr. Baack said she will focus on strengthening partnerships that translate research into meaningful improvements in patient care. “By strengthening these partnerships, we can expand our impact for patients and the communities we serve. My goal is to accelerate discovery and translate those findings into better health outcomes more quickly.”
Dr. Baack assumes this role after more than a decade with Sanford Health, including as chair of pediatric research.
“Through her continued leadership in the medical school and elevated role at Sanford Health, Dr. Baack is championing an innovative vision for improving healthcare through science—one that supports and strengthens the future of research throughout South Dakota,” said Dr. Tim Ridgway, dean of the SSOM. “I remain inspired by the excellence of our faculty and the transformative work driving the state’s health systems forward.”
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