Research at the Components
Each of the components of the Texas A&M Health Science Center has a research office that is responsible for local administration of their research programs and an associate dean (or equivalent) who reports to the Vice President for Research. Each component also has a number of signature research programs and priorities.
Baylor College of Dentistry
Dr. Larry Bellinger
Associate Dean for Advanced Education
Phone: (214) 828-8322
Email: lbellinger@bcd.tamhsc.edu
Signature programs and priorities:
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Tooth development and genetics Dentin, bone and cartilage matrix biology Temporomandibular joint function, dysfunction and pain Implants, bone regeneration devices and devices to move teeth Stem cell applications for regenerative strategies and scaffold design Use of biomarkers to detect oral cancer |
College of Medicine
Dr. Van Wilson
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Phone: (979) 436-0310
Email: wilson@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Signature programs and priorities:
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Neuroscience
Infectious disease
Physiological and regenerative medicine
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College of Nursing
Dr. Rajat Sethi
Assistant Dean for Research
Phone: (361) 593-4275
Email: rsethi@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu
Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Dr. Peter Davies
Associate Director
Phone: (713) 677-7473
Email: pdavies@ibt.tamhsc.edu
Signature programs and priorities:
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Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Environmental and Genetic Medicine Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases Translational Cancer Research |
Rangel College of Pharmacy
Dr. Srinith Palikurthi
Associate Professor
Phone: (361) 593-2566
Email: palakurthi@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu
Signature programs and priorities:
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Product development and pharmacokinetics Molecular biology and cancer therapeutics Bioanalytical services |
School of Rural Public Health
Dr. Jean Brender
Associate Dean for Research
Phone: (979) 862-1573
Email: jdbrender@srph.tamhsc.edu
Signature programs and priorities:
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Prevention research Aging (healthy aging through long-term care issues) Healthcare quality and cost effectiveness Environmental exposures and adverse pregnancy outcomes |
