Jay Horton, M.D.: 30 Years
Director of the Center for Human Nutrition
Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Molecular Genetics
First UTSW job: Internal medicine intern in 1988.
Best part about my job: Every day is different.
How co-workers describe me: I think most would say I am fair and not selfish.
Best UTSW memory: Starting the Internal Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program and seeing the participants grow into independent faculty.
My proudest UTSW accomplishment: Characterization of the function of the protein PCSK9, which led to the development of inhibitor drugs to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Hobbies: I have a hobby farm where I garden.
Surprising fact: I have three horses and 10 miniature donkeys.
Endowed Titles
Dr. Horton holds the Distinguished University Chair in Human Nutrition, the Center for Human Nutrition Director’s Endowed Chair, and the Scott Grundy Director’s Chair.