| Houston
Biomaterials Research Center: |
| Director: |
Title: |
Phone: |
| S. Ray Taylor, Ph.D. |
Director |
713.500.4489 |
| Contu, Francesco, PhD. |
Faculty Associate |
713.500.4422 |
| Zhou, Tien |
Research Associate |
713.500.4562 |
| Mission |
| The
mission of the Houston Biomaterials Research Center (HBRC) is
to support and develop research, education and training in biomaterials
at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. |
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| Objectives |
- to
investigate applied and fundamental biological, clinical,
mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of biomaterials
for dental, craniofacial and other applications
- to
develop interdisciplinary research and educational collaboration
in biomaterials to support specialized seminars, training
programs, and other educational efforts
- to
enhance continuing education in biomaterials
- to
develop an environment of excellence for the research training
of visiting faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students,
and professional students
- to
develop liaisons with dental and medical industries, and
other universities leading to collaborative activities
- to
encourage and support the development of patents
- to
acquire funding from industry, federal and state agencies,
and foundations for the support of the activities of the
HBRC
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6516
M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 4.133, Houston, Texas 77030-3402
phone 713.500.4489
- fax 713.500.4372
email ~ Biomaterials |
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