Office of Research 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 Faculty Senate as follow:

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.

We are committed to enhancing the research and intellectual endeavors of both faculty and graduate trainees through professional development programs offered by the Research Committee and the Graduate Student Education Committee. The Office of Research Affairs also screens and identifies nominees for extramural funding opportunities with limited submission criteria and is responsible for the oversight and management of the Annual Medical School Research Retreat, The Ernst Knobil Distinguished Lecture, the Dean’s Lecture Series and the Cheves Smythe Distinguished Lecture Series.

For additional information, please contact Kimberly Campbell:
Phone:  713-500-5605
Address:  6431 Fannin, Suite MSE R.262, Houston, Texas 77030
E-mail:  kimberly.j.campbell@uth.tmc.edu