Working to solve health care's greatest challenges
We are a diverse team of experts pushing beyond the best care available to achieve the best care possible.
Revolutionary thinking
We have brought together the legacy OptumLabs with UnitedHealth Group R&D and Optum Enterprise Analytics to form the new OptumLabs. Together we’re taking a cutting edge approach to tackling health care’s biggest problems.
World-class research
We are a learning environment where the latest data science is used to disrupt the existing health care model.
Nimble studies, rapid results
We are part of UnitedHealth Group, which allows us to tap into all available resources to shorten study times and reduce administrative barriers.
Diverse expertise
Our staff are the best and brightest in their fields — combining diverse backgrounds, expert skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to change health care for every person.
Collaborating for impact
From industry leaders to academia, our partners offer a diverse range of progressive thinking so together we can accelerate data-driven applications and new technological innovations.
Improving care for all
We are consistently striving for an environment where health care is truly equitable, integrated, personalized and affordable for everyone.
PURPOSE
Identify, develop and deploy disease interception strategies to substantially improve health around the globe.
Research insights
Detecting and treating COVID-19
OptumLabs is collaborating across health care and technology to accelerate COVID-19 research and advance patient care.
News and updates
Press release
New clinical trial will study metformin’s effect on COVID-19
We’re working with University of Minnesota to study whether metformin could be an effective treatment for COVID-19.
News
One year later: A reflection on our response to the pandemic
OptumLabs’ Dr. Vojta talks with Fierce Healthcare about adapting to respond to the pandemic with speed and flexibility.
United in Research
Created by OptumLabs, United in Research is a resource for people interested in learning and participating in research studies.