The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC) offers a vibrant and collaborative research environment, home to a wide array of research centers and programs dedicated to advancing health sciences and improving health outcomes. These programs span the full translational research spectrum—from laboratory-based and pre-clinical studies to clinical trials and community-based investigations.
The research centers and programs at UNM Health Sciences Center are at the heart of our vibrant research environment and commitment to building capacity for impactful research. We pursue Research Excellence through strong leadership, strategic vision, community engagement, and a focus on New Mexico’s unique health challenges. By recruiting and retaining top faculty, we strengthen our foundation for discovery. We promote knowledge creation through comprehensive Training, Education, and Mentorship, nurturing the next generation of innovators and providing the necessary skills and competencies to ensure rigor and reproducibility in our research. Our state-of-the-art Facilities and Resources include cutting-edge labs, shared equipment, support services, advanced computing, and robust research administration, bolstered by seed and pilot funding to catalyze new ideas. Through dynamic teams and partnerships, we Foster Relationships and promote multidisciplinary collaboration—synergizing our strengths and engaging with national labs, bioscience leaders, community stakeholders, governmental entities, and regional and national consortia to accelerate progress. This integrated approach leads to a Flourishing Research Enterprise that is continually growing research impact and translating knowledge into action for meaningful health and societal outcomes.
UNM HSC Institutional Research Focus Areas represent strategic, multi-year investments in key areas aligned with our research, clinical, and educational missions. These focus areas are identified in collaboration with UNM leadership with an emphasis on initiatives that have the potential to significantly improve health outcomes for New Mexicans.
Institutional Research Focus Areas are chosen for their impact, relevance to New Mexico’s health priorities, and potential to drive innovation and improve well-being across the state and beyond.
As of 2025, the current focus areas are:
Research Focus Areas are re-evaluated every five years.