About Us
The State of Texas through a Research Superiority Award,
invested $3 million in a collaboration between the Texas Heart
Institute (THI) in Houston, TX and the Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) to create the
world class Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology.
The Center is a new collaboration between the Texas Heart
Institute (THI) and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Led by Dr. Doris A. Taylor,
director of Regenerative Medicine Research at THI, the Center
includes scientists, engineers, physicians, veterinarians, and
business managers from both organizations, and other colleges
located at Texas A&M University. Dr. Taylor draws from
expertise at both institutions to position the Center for Cell and
Organ Biotechnology as a world leader in adult stem cell research,
organ transplantation, and personalized medicine. The health of
animals and people is inextricably linked and this unique center
will advance both human and animal health.
About the Texas Heart Institute
The Texas Heart Institute, founded by world-renowned
cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley in 1962, is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to reducing the devastating toll of
cardiovascular disease through innovative and progressive programs
in research, education and improved patient care. Together, with
its clinical partner, CHI Health—Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center,
it has been ranked among the top cardiovascular centers in the
United States by U.S. News & World Report's annual guide to
"American's Best Hospitals" every year since rankings began in
1991. The Texas Heart Institute is also affiliated with The
University of Texas (UT) System, which promotes collaboration in
cardiovascular research and education among UT and THI faculty at
the Texas Heart Institute and other UT components. For more
information on the Texas Heart Institute, visit www.texasheart.org.
About the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedical Sciences
From its early beginning in 1916, the Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences served the livestock
industry in the State of Texas. Dr. Mark Francis, the first dean of
the college, is credited with proving that the tick was responsible
for Texas Cattle Fever - a disease that had plagued Texas cattle
ranchers since the late 1700s. Since that time, the CVM has grown
to one of the largest colleges of veterinary medicine in the United
States, and is home to internationally known faculty. Through
commitment to teaching, research, and service, CVM faculty, staff,
and students are making discoveries today that impact the health of
humans and animals worldwide. Visit the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
About the Texas Emerging Technology Fund
The TETF is a $200 million initiative created by the Texas
Legislature in 2005 at the governor's request and was reauthorized
in 2007. A 17-member advisory committee of high-tech leaders,
entrepreneurs and research experts reviews potential projects and
recommends funding allocations to the governor, lieutenant governor
and speaker of the house. For more information on the TETF, visit
http://www.emergingtechfund.com.
