UTC Biomedical and Biobehavioral Research Interest Groups
UTC Biomedical and Biobehavioral Research Development:
Research Interest Groups (RIGs)
The role of a Research Interest Group (RIG) is to foster on-campus research collaboration across disciplines directed towards a general research theme (e.g., gerontology, transportation). Capitalizing on the interdisciplinary composition of RIGs, more research-specific teams can form collaborative groups under the umbrella of each of the six overarching themes. These teams can then more efficiently and effectively engage in research proposal development, submission and active investigation. Generally, RIGs are self-identified by faculty relative to a critical mass of interest, skill-sets, and previous research productivity, including an award history and/or publications.
As part of the UTC NIH BRAD/CREATE award, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has identified the following Research Interest Groups:
Biomolecular and Biobehavioral
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Coordinator: Davy Giles, PhD
Physical Activity and Health
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Coordinator: Nicholas Boér, PhD
Sports-Related Injury
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Coordinator: Gary Wilkerson, EdD
Cardiovascular Health
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Coordinator: Gary Liguori, PhD
Transportation and Health
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Coordinator: Ignatius Fomunung, PhD
Aging and Health
- Coordinator: Brittany Cusack, DNP