Office of Research Administration

Office of Research Administration

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine Cardiovascular Research is a global leader in groundbreaking cardiovascular research, advancing innovations in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, regenerative medicine, and pathology. The Office of Research Administration (ORA) supports this mission by providing expert guidance and oversight for research programs that span small molecule therapeutics, gene therapy, stem cell therapies, cardiac pacing, heart assist devices (VADs), artificial hearts, and valve repair and replacement. ORA ensures the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and collaboration, empowering our scientists and physicians to drive the next generation of cardiovascular breakthroughs.

Learn more about the cardiovascular research underway at The Institute by visiting our individual research departments and labs webpages.

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Contact Us

If you have general questions about the research conducted at The Texas Heart Institute, please contact the Office of Research Administration for more information.

Phone: 832-355-3400
Fax: 832-355-3089

Mailing Address:
Mail Code 3-116
PO Box 20345
Houston, TX 77225-0345

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Our Team

The THI research department is made up of physicians and scientists that are dedicated to conduct to research ranging from small molecule therapeutics, gene therapy, stem cells and regenerative medicine, to cardiac pacing, heart assist devices (VADs), artificial hearts, and valve repair and replacement.

Clinical Trials

Researchers at The Texas Heart Institute conduct clinical trial studies to test the safety and efficacy of potential new devices, techniques and therapies to treat patients suffering from various cardiovascular issues. Learn more about what clinical trials are and the current studies our researchers are conducting.

Recent News

Read the latest news coming from The Texas Heart Institute’s cardiovascular research labs, departments and centers.