THE OBJECTIVE OF UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER IS TO EDUCATE HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS TO DISCOVER AND TRANSLATE ADVANCES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE BEST PRACTICES IN CLINICAL CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR THE PRESIDENT TO BE USED TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND TO SUPPORT THE PARKINSON STUDY.