UNT Health Fort Worth has announced the launch of the Sensory Research Institute, a new research institute dedicated to advancing discovery across the full spectrum of human sensory systems and how they shape perception, communication and quality of life. The Sensory Research Institute will focus on the human senses with the brain serving as the central system that integrates and interprets sensory information. By bringing together expertise from neuroscience, engineering, behavioral health and clinical research, the institute is designed to support systems-level approaches to understanding sensory function in both health and disease. “With SRI, we will map the human sensory system functions. “This institute reflects our mission to improve health and well-being through research that deepens understanding of the human experience,” said Dr. Kirk Calhoun, UNT Health president.