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About the HRC

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The Center provides an environment and infrastructure for faculty with varied interests and expertise to collaborate and develop projects that promote the overall quality of life for West Virginians. 

Goals and Priorities

The main goals of the Health Research center are to:

1) Serve as a leader of health research in West Virginia by conducting formative program evaluation; providing timely policy analysis and feedback; fostering innovative, self-directed research that supports the mission of the center; and disseminating research findings.

2) Cultivate relationships/partnerships that support the mission of the center by collaborating with various schools/units within WVU; developing and enhancing partnerships with pertinent state agencies; establishing relationships with WV health care providers; and collaborating outside WV.