Strategic Pillar – 1
Innovation, Discovery, & Research

CONHI continues to expand its research portfolio and to recruit, retain, and foster skilled faculty researchers and post-graduate research students dedicated to advancing basic science research to community-based research. UT Arlington is a Carnegie Research 1 institution, and our strategic plan reflects our college’s ongoing commitment to building a community of scholars committed to becoming leaders in innovation, discovery, and interdisciplinary research.

Distinguished in research — interdisciplinary teams leading innovation and discovery to advance health and the human condition.

Goal 1: Expand Clinical Research Infrastructure

1.1 Establish select research partnerships at a local hospital or health system

1.2 Explore opportunities for a nurse managed clinic

Goal 2: Expand Pre-Clinical Research Core Facilities

2.1 Establish partnership(s) to broaden CONHI’s access to research core services in the metroplex

2.2 Expand existing research core facilities within the college

Dr. Zhou testing visual head gear equipment with student

Goal 3: Strengthen Research Infrastructure in Health Outcomes, Policy And Education

3.1 Establish a core interdisciplinary research team focusing on health outcomes, policy and education

3.2 Design concept for a future Center for Health Outcomes, Policy and Education (HOPE Center)

Goal 4: Increase Post Award Faculty Support

4.1 Continue to improve support for post award services and centralize all research grants and contracts related activities

Dr. Pan using microscope