Established in 2016, ENRICH advises the Rice Provost on opportunities to develop and expand research collaborations and educational partnerships between Rice University and health-related members of the Texas Medical Center (TMC).
The office supports faculty and students with targeted resources to advance training opportunities and foster health-related research in fields such as bioengineering, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, cardiovascular health, neuroscience, behavioral health, general surgery, robotics, imaging, nursing, and more.
Our Mission
Rice ENRICH (Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health) 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
- Menninger Clinic
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Texas Children’s Hospital
- UTHealth Schools and Administration
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 Initiative
- Ken Kennedy Institute
- Kinder Institute
- Medical Humanities Research Institute
- Neuroengineering Initative
- Office of Innovation
- Rice Biotech Launchpad
- SynthX Center
- The ION
