About The Institute for Community Health Research is a group of faculty jointly dedicated to supporting interdisciplinary health research at The University of Texas at Austin. Spearheaded by co-directors Aliza Norwood, MD, and Anton L.V. AvanceƱa, Ph.D. the institute has members from various academic and research backgrounds, including faculty from the: Dell Medical School College of Natural Sciences College of Liberal Arts Moody College of Communication College of Pharmacy Steve Hicks School of Social Work College of Education Additional support provided by the Office of the VP of Research. See a list of our entire team here.