“As our research operations have transitioned from ‘maintenance-only mode’ to resuming limited research activity, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff has been our No. 1 priority,” said Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, vice president for research and a professor of bioengineering at UT Dallas. “It was critical that we meet the needs of essential research and be flexible, while also maintaining the health and safety of individuals. “The Office of Research response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been geared to protecting our faculty, students, staff and the larger community. We will continue to prioritize the welfare of our UT Dallas community and support research, as it is essential to the University’s mission.”