2016 Article Archive
Professorship established to honor Bucholz, former Orthopaedic Surgery Chairman
Dr. Bucholz, whose career at UT Southwestern spanned 38 years, died on May 20 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The former Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery was 68.
Researchers identify method of creating long-lasting memories
Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information.
Study to examine value of ECG testing for high school athletes
UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists will study whether electrocardiograms (ECGs) are useful in identifying Texas high school student athletes who are at risk of suffering sudden cardiac death.
Electric fans may exacerbate heat issues for seniors, study finds
Using electric fans to relieve high levels of heat and humidity may, surprisingly, have the opposite effect for seniors, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists suggests.
New HIF-2 kidney cancer therapy more effective than current treatment, study shows
A new class of drugs called HIF-2 inhibitors is more effective and better tolerated than the standard of care drug sunitinib in treating kidney cancer
Simmons Cancer Center recognized for comprehensive care
UT Southwestern Medical Center has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for its comprehensive cancer services and care, provided through the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
St. Paul Medical Foundation to donate more than $13 million to UTSW; will cease operations at the end of this month
St. Paul Medical Foundation will donate all of its assets, now more than $13 million, to UT Southwestern Medical Center, and close Sept. 30.
Regents recognize 6 faculty members with Outstanding Teaching Awards
The UT System Board of Regents has honored six faculty members at UT Southwestern Medical Center among the 60 UT System educators who received 2016 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA).
Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award recipients
Meet the recipients of the 2016 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards.
Green, former Dean of Health Professions, named Professor Emeritus
Dr. Gordon Green, who served as Dean and Professor for the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions from 1991 to 2006, has been appointed as a Professor Emeritus at UT Southwestern Medical Center.