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The Translational Health Research Center (THRC) supports impactful, innovative, interdisciplinary health research programs conducted in collaboration with Texas State faculty, students & community members.

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INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

The THRC research system seeks actionable solutions to improve health and economic resilience through Projects, Programs, and Partnerships.

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PROJECTS

THRC’s interdisciplinary approach provides support for researchers and far-reaching results in the end. Our standalone projects are widely shared for all.

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PROGRAMS

THRC’s programs provide an infrastructure to pursue and share research from different perspectives.

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THRC academic and community partners help ensure our research provides actionable results.

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AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

THRC leads research projects, programs, and partnerships to foster innovative collaborations. Our system encourages synergy and produces more innovative, comprehensive, and impactful results.

THRC EVENTS

The THRC hosts a variety of on-campus and virtual events that seek to improve physical, mental, and environmental threats to health. Join us to take part in the conversations and contribute to the knowledge sharing.

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Health Scholar Showcase
An annual, on-campus event for staff & community guests to discover & dialogue. More ➞

H+R Research Network
Quarterly on-campus luncheons where guest speakers highlight current research. More ➞

Echo TXST
Virtual focus groups using the innovative ECHO model—where all teach, all learn. More ➞

THRC Partner Events
We promote many other community events that align with our mission.   More ➞

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Hill Country Flood Recovery: Mental Health Support in Action

Tuesday, September 16, Noon – 1 p.m.

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Location:: Online Only; Zoom
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Cittlaly Escatel, echo_txst@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Translational Health Research Center

Join us for a conversation with Anthony Winn, M.A., LPC-S, Senior Director of Mental Health at Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers (Hill Country MHDD), as he shares firsthand insights from the organization’s response to recent flooding in the Hill Country region. Discover how their team provided meaningful mental health support, coordinated resources, and fostered community resilience during recovery efforts.

Rural Health For Community Change: Leveraging Lessons from Community Oriented Research

Tuesday, September 23, Noon – 1 p.m.

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Location:: Online Only; Zoom
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Cittlaly Escatel, echo_txst@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Translational Health Research Center

This session highlights key findings and lessons learned from a regional, multi-institution rural health survey led by the Translational Health Research Center (THRC) in partnership with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and the support of the Northeast Texas Public Health District. The session also features project collaborators who will share insights from conducting research in rural settings, including effective strategies for community engagement, cross-institutional collaboration, and translating findings into impact. The discussion synthesizes what research reveals about lived experience and health access in rural communities, and how this knowledge can inform stronger policies and programs. Click here for more information

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THRC Research Support

Partnering with THRC provides researchers with support and tools to conduct collaborative research, amplify their research agenda, and distribute findings to strengthen communities.