Research Initiative
Discovering the Future of Medicine
At Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ, research spans across all our schools and disciplines. Dedicated to the
prevention of disease and the treatment of illness, our faculty, staff and students
utilize research grants and awards to improve patient care and advance groundbreaking
discoveries.
What it means to invest in Research at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ:
- Utilizing existing non-formula funding in our base budget to create mission-specific research formula
- Building a strategic bridge to help us leverage research grants and gifts
- Supporting the expansion of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s research operations
Mission-Specific Formula for Research Excellence Initiative
Serves as a strategic bridge to assist Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ in leveraging research grants and gifts and expanding research operations
Regional Impact
- Translational-focused research impacting the health care of 3 million people
- Bridging the gap in public health
Chronic Disease
Research initiatives addressing the most critical illnesses affecting our region:
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- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Heart disease
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Health Disparities
- Focus on reducing health disparities in rural areas, including higher mortality rates caused by chronic disease