Established in 2016, Rice University's Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health (ENRICH) office serves as the central administrative office for Rice and Texas Medical Center (TMC) relationships and advises Rice leadership on opportunities to develop and expand research collaborations and educational partnerships between Rice and health-related members of the TMC.

The office supports faculty in developing and facilitating health-related collaborative research in a wide range of fields and supports staff with targeted resources to advance training opportunities for students.

Our Mission

Rice ENRICH is committed to being the trusted link between Rice University and the Texas Medical Center (TMC). We foster bold partnerships that inspire curiosity and drive innovation in health research. Our mission is to provide exceptional service and support, ensuring that every collaboration is built on trust, academic excellence, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Our Vision

We envision a future where collaboration between Rice University and the Texas Medical Center (TMC) drives transformative advancements in healthcare. By actively removing barriers to partnership, we aim to position Rice as a global leader in health innovation, fostering groundbreaking research and solutions that improve patient care and elevate the standard of health research worldwide.

Our TMC Partners Include

• Baylor College of Medicine
• Houston Methodist
• Memorial Hermann
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Texas Children’s Hospital
• UTHealth Schools and Administration
• UT Medical Branch

We Collaborate with Various Institutes, Centers and Initiatives at Rice University

• Baker Institute
• Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative
• Center for Human Performance
• Center for Neural Systems Restoration
• Center for Operations Research in Cancer
• Digital Health Institute
• Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation
• Ken Kennedy Institute
• Kinder Institute
• Medical Humanities Research Institute
• Neuroengineering Initative
• Office of Innovation
• Rice Biotech Launchpad
• Rice Brain Institute
• SynthX Center