About Us

Our Missions

Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research

• Leading advances in innovative, collaborative and multidisciplinary research focused on health and disease
• Revolutionize research with groundbreaking scientific discoveries relevant to the people of South Texas
• Drive research that promotes improvements in health care
• Extend the boundaries of biomedical research into new frontiers

“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” – Wayne Huizenga

Education

• Empower students to achieve their full potential
• Promote lifelong intellectual curiosity
• Instill confidence through knowledge
• Develop progressive and innovative approaches to enhance learning

“Live the life you’ve dreamed” – Henry David Thoreau

Our vision

• To be a premier academic department producing research and educational innovation that provides direction to the future of biomedical research and education