Welcome to the Office of the Vice Dean for Research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine
Discovery is central to who we are. Across our Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford campuses, our faculty, students, and staff are advancing basic, clinical, and translational science that improves health here in Illinois and around the world.
This office exists to support that work. We partner with investigators at every career stage, steward the resources and shared services that make research possible, oversee our master’s and PhD programs, and support the centers and initiatives where our most collaborative science takes shape.
If you are a faculty member building a research program, a trainee choosing a path, or a colleague looking for a partner, we want to hear from you. Please explore these pages, and reach out.
The Office of the Vice Dean for Research partners with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research to support the research-related needs of faculty, trainees, and staff in the College of Medicine. For more information about university-level policies and assistance for research, including animal care and use, clinical research, conflict of interest, institutional biosafety, protection of research subjects, research integrity, and sponsored program, please visit Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
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Mission and Vision
The Office of the Vice Dean for Research advances the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s mission by providing strategic leadership for basic, clinical, and translational research across all campuses. Working in partnership with college and university leaders, the office fosters a culture of research excellence, strengthens and expands the College of Medicine’s research portfolio, and promotes the seamless integration of discovery, education, and patient care. Through collaboration, innovation, and responsible stewardship, the office supports research that drives scientific breakthroughs and improves health outcomes for communities in Illinois and beyond.
The office oversees and supports key research centers and initiatives, including the Center for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Global Health, Center for Research on Women and Gender, AIHealthcare4All, Health Awareness and Research on Menopause (CHARM), and the Translational Neuroscience Initiative. By aligning these programs with institutional priorities, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and investing in emerging areas of inquiry, the office helps accelerate transformative research. The office also provides mentorship and guidance to faculty investigators, oversees graduate research education, manages research resources and infrastructure, and ensures compliance with the highest ethical, regulatory, and institutional standards to support a thriving research enterprise.