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Welcome to the Office of Team Science

Bridging Ideas, Connecting People, Driving Progress

At UTMB, we believe that the future of research lies in collaboration. The Office of Team Science is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, bringing together diverse expertise to solve complex scientific and medical challenges.

Team science is more than just a buzzword—it's the key to breakthroughs that can transform science, health, technology, and society. Our office serves as a hub for researchers, clinicians, educators, and innovators who are committed to working together to make a real impact.

Explore our resources, connect with like-minded professionals, and be a part of a vibrant community that’s shaping the future of science and medicine at UTMB. Whether you're seeking collaborators, looking for funding opportunities, wanting to build a research symposium, or aiming to share your findings, the Office of Team Science is here to support your journey.

Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible through the power of teamwork.

Contact Us

Office of Team Science (OTS)

  • Email: ots@utmb.edu
  • Mailing Address: 301 University Boulevard, 6th Floor, Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Focus Areas

At UTMB, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving lives through targeted research in key areas of health and medicine. Our work is guided by a commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. Below are our five primary focus areas. 

These focus areas represent UTMB’s commitment to driving research that has a profound impact on health and well-being, both locally and globally. We are proud to lead in these critical domains and to contribute to the advancement of science and medicine.

Click on the cards below to learn more.

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Global Health
Tackling Health Disparities Worldwide
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Aging
Promoting Healthy Aging for All
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Women’s Health
Advancing Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
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Brain Health
Understanding and Enhancing Brain Health
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Aerospace Medicine
Pioneering Health in Space and Beyond

These focus areas represent UTMB’s commitment to driving research that has a profound impact on health and well-being, both locally and globally. We are proud to lead in these critical domains and to contribute to the advancement of science and medicine.

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Team

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Alan Landay, PhD
Vice President of Team Science Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology Interim Director, Sealy Center on Aging
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Matthew Mendoza, PhD
Program Manager of Team Science
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Lanette Harris
Administrative Manager of Team Science