Its growth and development are highly valued and various activities and programs exist to support and stimulate the intellectual life of the faculty, graduate, and post-graduate trainees through programs offered by the Research Committee, Graduate Student Education Committee, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
The Office of Research Affairs has a firm commitment to advancing the research enterprise of the Medical School by providing input on research and research related policy matters to the Dean, the Administrative Council, and the Faculty Senate as follows:
Identification and consideration of research areas for development, especially in regard to the establishment of centers and interdisciplinary programs.
Identification of facilities and equipment needed for replacement and development.
Development of strategies for expanding activities in clinical and basic research.
Establishment of a plan and guidelines for the Medical School to more actively participate in technology transfer.
Establishment of a plan and guidelines to more actively participate in technology transfer.
Advise on use of institutional resources and the acquisition of outside funds for the development of research programs to make the research efforts of the school visible to the public.
