Scientific Report
As one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, UT Southwestern is known for impactful discoveries. Our faculty approach their work with curiosity and collegiality, often partnering with colleagues in other disciplines and nurturing the careers of rising stars. They are pushing the boundaries of what we know and inspiring what can be.
Glow Getters
Working together, a UTSW bioengineer and a surgeon are lighting the way to a new era in cancer treatments with fluorescent nanotechnology and breathtaking clinical trial results.
By comparing a patient-driven approach to a more traditional telehealth visit model, this study will help determine the best way to improve the detection of postpartum complications before they cause harm.”
AI Innovations in
Medical Education
UTSW is deploying artificial intelligence to provide accurate, immediate feedback on assessments, a win for both medical students and faculty.
Putting the SPARC in
Genomic Research
UTSW is building one of the largest biobanks in the country, with the goal of redefining how genetics research informs clinical care.
Orphan Drug Boosts
Radiation Therapy
Researchers find that an orphan drug holds promise in boosting efficacy of radiation in non-small cell lung cancer.
Videos
Studying Songbird Neurology to Unlock Language Acquisition
By mapping connections in the brain of the zebra finch, UTSW neuroscientists are finding parallels in how humans develop vocal learning.
Deciphering the Mysteries of Unstructured Proteins
Steven McKnight, Ph.D., received the 2025 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his work with shapeless protein regions known as low-complexity domains.
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On the Cover
By combining innovative sample preparation methods developed in the Dean Lab with light-sheet microscopy systems built in the Fiolka Lab, researchers at UTSW can now visualize cellular architectures beyond the conventional limits of optical resolution to gain new insights into cancer biology. Microtubules (orange) serve as the cell’s internal highways, while mitochondria (blue) power its metabolism. Image Credit: Reto Fiolka, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Lyda Hill Department of Bioinformatics.
Innovation by the Numbers
5,660+
Clinical trials annually
50
Members National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
$816M+
In research expenditures in FY25