The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is a world-class research institution with a uniquely collaborative spirit, that consistently produces noteworthy advances in clinical and basic research. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and is part of the University of Massachusetts system. UMMS is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research, and health care delivery. The school is home to three Nobel laureates, 25 research centers, and a faculty of more than 1,200 physicians, scientists, and health care professionals.