The primary objectives of the Office of Research & Technology are to support the Wadsworth Center’s exceptionally large breadth of interests and activities in its pursuit of improving public health. The office offers a range of services to facilitate collaborations among investigative programs and to increase extramural research funding.
The office provides technical, organizational and administrative support for grant applications by investigators with a special emphasis on multi-investigator and Center-wide efforts.
The office furthermore coordinates and facilitates inter-institutional interactions and research collaborations.
Other responsibilities include oversight of scientific publications, coordination and administration of scientific programs, inter-institutional agreements, facilitation of technology transfer and intellectual property activities.