The Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) at Michigan Technological University in West Michigan will become a nationally visible research hub, promoting on- and off-campus collaborations with industry, researchers, and clinicians, and creating an environment that enhances external funding.
Mission
The mission of the Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) is to create, expand and accelerate research activities to improve health.
Our research focuses on bioinformatics, image processing, molecular dynamics, and the application of machine learning to health data. We are also committed to investigating disease biology, human physiology, and immune systems across various models that can be translated into advancements in human health, as well as therapeutic and vaccine discovery. This center aims to integrate cutting-edge research from Michigan Tech University, health companies, and universities in the Grand Rapids area.
HRI
THERC is a part of Michigan Tech’s Health Research Institute (HRI) which has 59 members from 14 academic departments across campus. This is a cooperative research community which sponsors activities to improve community health, graduate fellowship programs, along with a robust faculty mentoring program.