Mission

The Texas Tech System-Wide Institute for One Health Innovation (IOHI) serves the public by training scientists and health professionals in leading transdisciplinary research and developing innovative solutions for today's most pressing One Health problems. IOHI emphasizes rural healthcare access and communities to ultimately benefit the regional and global health and wellbeing of humans, animals, and ecosystems. The culture of the institute operates at the speed of relevance, expediting the translation of research to practice and discovery to public impact.

Vision

The Institute for One Health Innovation is the preeminent entity in West Texas, for recruiting and training scientists and health professionals as future leaders of transdisciplinary, transformational One Health research and healthcare worldwide.

A History Of Success

• Oct. 2023

  Strategic Plan for Cancer Research

  Collaborated with cancer researchers to outline priorities and guide future program development.

• Dec. 2023

  Strategic Plan for Metabolic Health

  Engaged faculty across metabolic health fields to set a research agenda and define next steps.

• July 2024

  First IOHI Executive Director Appointed

  Established leadership for the Institute; outreach included visits to Amarillo campuses.

• Aug. 2024

  National Network Membership

  Joined the North American One Health University Network and launched the IOHI seed grant program.

• Oct.–Nov. 2024

  Expanding Regional Partnerships

  Engaged with collaborators during visits to MSU and TTUHSC El Paso to strengthen cross-campus connections.

• Nov. 2024

  First Combined One Health Workshop

  Launched IOHI’s inaugural cross-disciplinary workshop and established collaborative groups to carry forward initiatives.

• Jan.–Feb. 2025

  Strategic Plan Finalized

  Formed a new TTUS research committee, completed the Institute’s strategic plan, and revised the seed grant RFA. Outreach extended to TTUHSC Dallas campus.

• Feb.–Mar. 2025

  Collaborative Meetings Across TTUS

  Revised the seed grant RFA and convened six inclusive working sessions to align IOHI priorities across system campuses.

• Apr. 2025

  Campus Visits and Distinguished Speakers

  Expanded outreach to ASU and TTUHSC Permian Basin while hosting leading voices to advance One Health scholarship.

• May 2025

  Symposium and New Grant Programs

  Hosted the IOHI Symposium on microbiome and infectious disease, launched the Institute’s second seed grant program, and submitted proposals for USDA HPAI funding.

From 2018 - 2023, Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center produced 421 joint publications and 61 joint grant awards.

To formalize and maximize the partnerships among researchers, IOHI became the first institute to be jointly established by two Texas Tech University System institutions.