About
The integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) is a collaborative clinical and translational research institute reaching from northern to southwestern Virginia (Appalachia) and into eastern Virginia. Partners within iTHRIV include Carilion Clinic, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech, as well as affiliates the Center for Open Science and the UVA Licensing & Ventures Group. iTHRIV strives to empower all of our constituents (healthcare providers, community members, researchers, and learners) with advances in research and data science to fulfill the NIH-NCATS vision of “more treatments for all people more quickly.” Our overarching goal is to bridge the gap between our constituents (especially our communities) and the advances in data science and informatics that are necessary to maximize data interpretation to uncover health solutions.
iTHRIV is a member of the Clinical and Translational Science Award Consortium, part of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health.
Mission
The mission of iTHRIV is to catalyze and sustain inclusive clinical and translational research through diverse, collaborative team science, innovative data science, and broad workforce development in order to improve human health and promote health equity.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, And Belonging
iTHRIV is committed to justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging for all. We reject all forms of discrimination against any person. iTHRIV programs celebrate inclusive and diverse research teams, as they are most likely to reach the highest levels of innovation and research productivity. In our attempt to effect positive change, we commit to listening to our researchers, trainees, community members, community organizations, and other constituents. We commit to confronting bias and discrimination and fostering productive dialogue to bridge communication gaps. We commit to listening, learning, and evolving toward a future of equity.
In Memoriam
Dr. Warren Bickel was a founding leader of iTHRIV, playing a crucial role in establishing and maturing the institution.
Mike Friedlander, a friend and colleague of Warren’s, captures his essence perfectly: “Warren truly helped put Roanoke on the map in the fields of health sciences and biomedical research. His impact as a genuinely remarkable person will be deeply missed, along with his infectious smile and sense of humor.” (1)
Read more about Dr. Bickel and his work, in the following articles:
1.) Addiction and recovery expert Warren Bickel, who spearheaded Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's growth, dies at 68 - Cardinal News
2.) In memoriam: Warren Bickel, professor and global pioneer in addiction recovery research | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech (vt.edu)
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iTHRIV Contact Information
560 Ray C. Hunt Drive PO Box 800751 Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434)924-6208