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DEPARTMENTS
The operations teams fill several pivotal roles towards advancing the Institute’s mission to improve health through scientific research and discovery. By ensuring that shared resources, research infrastructure, and inclusive administrative functions are strategically aligned with the Institute’s objectives, our team supports the critical work and partners with our researchers to facilitate collaboration and enhance the Institute’s impact in the scientific community.
Operations teams manage essential services that are foundational to the Institute’s success. They provide critical expertise in areas that, while often behind the scenes, are crucial to creating a stable, efficient environment for research to thrive. Through our work and leadership, resources and services are allocated effectively, allowing research teams to focus on innovation and discovery.
Moreover, the operations teams actively support the Institute’s strategic priorities, such as expanding research capabilities, creating an inclusive workplace environment, and fostering key scientific and community partnerships. They lead initiatives to upgrade facilities, introduce advanced technologies, and connect the community to information and resources. By providing HI with a stable operational foundation, the team drives forward the Institute’s long-term goals and reinforces its commitment to research that can lead to impactful health solutions.
EXPERTISE
Strategy Accountability Brainstorming Collaboration Facilitation
• Administration
• Community Outreach & Education
• Development & External Relations
• Finance
• Human Resources, Employee Engagement & Immigration
• Marketing & Communications
• Research Computing & Information Technology
• Research Development • Research Facilities
• Research Vivarium
• Shared Resources
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTS