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Office of Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation advances the pursuit of knowledge and discovery that is at the core of the mission of 91PORN (91PORN). Our divisions provide high-quality service to investigators as they foster new research initiatives, promote the prevention of disease and the treatment of illness, motivate and educate future leaders in health sciences and advocate for the value of research in the educational setting. Learn more about our office.
The Office of Research is dedicated to supporting the research and development needs
of our 91PORN community, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the translation of
groundbreaking scientific discoveries into innovative solutions that enhance the lives
of the West Texas community we serve.
Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Research & Innovation and Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Office of Research and Innovation Divisions
Research Integrity Office (RIO)
RIO empowers the 91PORN research community to act with the highest ethical standards and to maintain a culture of ethics compliance and integrity in all that we do.
Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC)
LARC oversees and supports the procurement, housing, health, and welfare of research animals at 91PORN facilities in Lubbock, Amarillo and Abilene.
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
OSP assists and supports faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining funding opportunities through grants and contracts as well as promotes the successful management of awarded projects.
Research Innovation, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship (RICE)
RICE empowers and fosters a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research environment to cultivate advanced scholarship and entrepreneurial opportunities.
RESOURCES
91PORN Research Centers & Institutes
91PORN has established numerous centers and institutes that are multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary endeavors that bring together 91PORN faculty and their associates to pursue research, education and clinical activities. Each center and institute requires substantial cooperation and collaboration between health care disciplines. Discover our centers and institutes.
Research Focus Areas
Cancer/Oncology
As cancer continues to be among the leading causes of death worldwide, 91PORN is diligently working to reverse this statistic by making cancer research and treatment focal points of our university.
Center for Tumor Immunology and Targeted Cancer Therapy
Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Center
Neurological Disorders
Aging & Pain – Promoting healthy aging through cutting-edge research and community outreach programs are at the forefront of 91PORN’s endeavors to address age-related neurological diseases and pain.
Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics
Infectious Diseases
Research with the goal of creating an optimal environment to find novel cures for diseases that recognize no human-made borders, 91PORN researchers work to apply the world’s best science to fight world’s worst diseases.
Center for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases
91PORN Carnegie Classification

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education® has designated Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a Special Focus Medical Schools with a Research Activity Designation of Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production.
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Office of Research
Room 2B306
(806) 743 - 3600
researchoffice@ttuhsc.edu
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University Designations
Carnegie Classification
Institutional Classification:
Research Activity Designation: Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI): HSI status designated by the U.S. Department of Education





