The official UT Southwestern clinical and translational research account. With over 500 research labs, discover how we are advancing medicine and patient care.

Dallas, TX
Based in United States
Lung cancer has long been one of medicine’s toughest opponents. Thanks to a recent discovery, researchers found that an orphan drug holds promise in boosting the efficacy of radiation in non-small cell lung cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
153
By studying how bacterial virulence factors manipulate host cells, @orthkim is uncovering new insights into eukaryotic signaling systems – discoveries that could inform new strategies to fight infection and advance human health. bit.ly/4xr3AXE #UTSWMeetTheMinds
2
6
276
Learn about the molecular machinery that connects neuronal receptors to cytoskeletal remodeling with @kenny_mighty17. Don't miss his talk at the Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Connectivity meeting @CSHL on Sept. 8. Learn more: bit.ly/46ozjNj #CSHLNeurocon
1
6
18
4,418
Exploring the brain one neuron at a time, the @ShahmoraLab uses nanoscale imaging to uncover how neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and ALS begin and progress. Learn about the Shahmoradian Lab and its groundbreaking research: bit.ly/4wsg3Ju #UTSWMeetTheMinds
4
25
15,645
AI is rapidly transforming medical education. By grading 91% of OCEs in days instead of weeks, multimodal AI cuts faculty workload, delivers near-instant feedback, and helps students master clinical skills. Learn more in Discovery @ UT Southwestern. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
1
125
As Professor and Director of @UTSWGreenCenter, @KrausWL and his team are studying how small molecules regulate gene expression and nuclear signaling, advancing our understanding of human physiology and disease. Learn more: bit.ly/4fw0v0D #UTSWMeetTheMinds
3
10
961
Bringing care directly to new mothers, UT Southwestern’s IMPACT study is improving postpartum health in Dallas and Atlanta. Using telemedicine, smartphone education, and community support, the program helps detect complications early and improve outcomes. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
2
137
From nanomedicine to immunotherapy, @AzabLab, @utswbme Associate Professor, is helping shape the future of cancer treatment. He has been selected for the @theNAMedicine 2026 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars program. Learn more: bit.ly/4uRSeug
3
434
Imagine transforming medicine with your DNA. UT Southwestern’s new SPARC program will sequence up to 150,000 patient genomes, linking genetic and clinical data to speed discovery and deliver care at an unprecedented scale. Learn more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
2
2
319
Can hormones influence knee osteoarthritis and other knee conditions? @utswortho Assistant Professor Paula Hernandez, Ph.D., is investigating how hormones affect joint health and how her findings could shape future treatments. Learn more: bit.ly/4c0PcJU #UTSWMeetTheMinds
1
4
186
A @TAMESTX 2026 Mary Beth Maddox Award winner, @Sorrell_Lab is uncovering how cancer cells use nutrients to fuel growth, paving the way for targeted treatments against hard-to-treat cancers. Learn more: bit.ly/4eiCrz5 #UTSWMeetTheMinds
4
11
1,290
In 2026, UT Southwestern became home to the North Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, following a five-year, multimillion-dollar award from @NIHAging in partnership with @UT_Dallas and @UTArlington. Learn more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
2
8
1,137
What drives @MariaChahrour? Understanding the “why” behind neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. Her lab studies genes and brain development to advance understanding and inform more personalized approaches to care. Learn more: bit.ly/4rJmYeu #UTSWMeetTheMinds
8
16
2,001
What do humans and songbirds have in common? Todd Roberts, Ph.D., and his lab examine zebra finch speech patterns, which could lead to insights on how human language is learned. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
1
215
Get ready to celebrate the stars of Clinical Research Professionals Day! Hear from the 2024 Best Research Billing Compliance – Team Award winners as they share what this day means and why their work makes a difference. bit.ly/4mrHXl1
1
152
On April 28, UT Southwestern will celebrate Clinical Research Professionals Day, recognizing the CRPs whose work advances innovation, patient care, and education every day. Hear from 2024 Team Spirit Award recipient Lina Gonzalez Duarte as she shares what CRP Day means to her.
2
177
Mark your calendars, Clinical Professional Researchers Day has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 28! Come celebrate the CRPs whose work advances innovation, patient care, and education every day. bit.ly/4c816oJ
1
161
Take an in-depth look at cancer under the ‘scope. At #UTSW, scientists are using cutting-edge microscopy to dive into tumor cell mechanics—capturing microtubule “highways” (orange) and mitochondrial powerhouses (blue). Learn more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
2
1
390
Attending #ADAA2026 in Chicago? Don’t miss our session “Treatment of Depression in People with Substance Use Disorders: From Medications to Neuromodulation.” Explore practical, evidence-based strategies and emerging treatments for complex co-occurring conditions. @UTSW_Psychiatry
1
1
151
Supported early by the Dedman Award, Maria Florian-Rodriguez, M.D., built the foundation for her research program, leading to key collaborations and preliminary data that have since resulted in multiple NIH-funded projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4lZBzl4 #FLICR2026
2
2
407
Real impact happens when collaboration leads the way. UTSW's Joseph Guillory presents how bridging research, practice, and community can create meaningful change. @UTSW_Psychiatry, @SRChildren_
1
3
239
Examining epigenetic regulation in neurodevelopment, Jiang Wu, Ph.D., hopes that her lab’s research can inform and help develop therapeutic treatments for neural development, autism disorders, and pediatric brain cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/4bp52RL #UTSWMeetTheMinds
2
31
4,852
New discoveries. National recognition. Real impact. The 2026 edition of Discovery @ UT Southwestern highlights collaborative science driving breakthroughs at #UTSW. Explore more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
2
163
UT-StARR is shaping the next generation of physician-scientists through mentored research training in heart, lung, and blood health. See how Mercy Ude, M.D., benefited — and how you can too. Learn more about the UT-StARR program: bit.ly/3NRQwJ0
1
193
Integrating translational and clinical approaches to understand diseases in pregnancy, Manish Jha, M.D., will be presenting his research on the utility of GLP-1Ras and neuromodulation at #FLICR2026. Learn more about opportunites at @UTSWBrain: bit.ly/4t66bU8
2
149
In the Phillips Lab, Margaret Phillips, Ph.D., Chair of Biochemistry, and her team are working to develop therapeutic defenses against the malaria parasite. Learn more: bit.ly/4rDu8kt #UTSWMeetTheMinds
3
9
2,406
UTSW's leading computational psychiatrist will share new research on improving care for individuals living with bipolar disorder. Join her for insights on treatments, challenges, and opportunities for better support. #EPA2026
1
2
223
Supported by the KL2 Clinical Scholars Program, Eric Ortigoza, M.D., focuses his research on neonatal gastrointestinal motility and feeding intolerance in preterm infants. Learn more about clinical research scholarships at UTSW: bit.ly/4sGiU00 #FLICR2026
1
143
When Tricia Plumb, R.N., began her career, she never expected to become a clinical research professional. Eighteen years later, her story reflects the impact CRPs make every day. Revisit her story ahead of Tuesday's 2025 CRP Day celebration.
1
3
5
382
On Jan. 27, UT Southwestern will celebrate Clinical Research Professionals Day, recognizing the CRPs whose work advances innovation, patient care, and education every day. Hear from 2024 Mentorship Award recipient Donna Mitchell as she shares what CRP Day means to her.
1
1
6
220
UTSW's leading computational psychiatrist will discuss mood regulation and suicide risk in bipolar disorder. Learn about the "math" behind the factors that increase vulnerability despite symptomatic remission. #ANCP2026.
1
2
171
Delve into this year’s innovations and research by visiting the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
1
3
422
David Hendrixson, Ph.D., @UTSWMolBiol Professor, is improving our understanding of Campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of diarrheal disease, by studying how it moves and interacts with hosts. Learn more: bit.ly/4oOueWs #MeetTheMinds
2
2
172
In the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW, learn how @Gerta_Hoxhaj and her lab are making a breakthrough in the discovery of how #cancers grow. bit.ly/43AO6Ej #research
1
5
8
1,066
Discover Prashant Mishra’s, M.D., Ph.D., work at @CRI_UTSW, where he studies mitochondria to tackle common genetic disorders. His research aims to unlock new therapies and tools to improve patient care. Learn more: bit.ly/45rbPYa #MeetTheMinds
3
3
731
Welcome to #OpenMic, where we magnify the work of #UTSouthwestern's brilliant researchers and take a look under their microscopes. This month, we’re checking out the work of Michael Buszczak, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology, who studies the differentiation of germ cells.
2
1
283
Can the nervous system be repaired after injury or degeneration? Chun-Li Zhang, Ph.D., and his lab are reprogramming glial cells into neurons and modeling neurodegenerative diseases with patient-derived neurons, pioneering new paths for brain regeneration. bit.ly/4lBXAV0
2
230
99 lab hacks to make your research easier! 🔬 Unlock data like a pro! 📊 Sourav Patnaik, Biomedical Engineer at #UTSW, shares how researchers can use open-source tools like #WebplotDigitizer to extract key insights from graphs and plots. Learn more: go.nature.com/47DqCi5
4
16
938
Learn how Lily Huang, Ph.D., @CellUtsw Associate Professor, and her team are working to inhibit the growth of leukemic cells without hurting normal blood cells. bit.ly/4oEMdyB #MeetTheMinds
4
680
@UTSW_PMR faculty member Haibi Cai, M.D., discusses emerging therapies in PM&R at #AAMPR25.
74
Learn about botulinum toxin injections from @UTSW_PMR faculty member Heakyung Kim, M.D., at #AAMPR25.
3
206
Are you at #AAMPR25? Join the workshop with @UTSW_PMR faculty member Kim Barker, M.D.
1
146
Don’t miss @UTSW_PMR faculty member Kim Barker, M.D., at #AAMPR25 as she discusses transplant success.
2
191
@UTSW_PMR faculty member Heakyung Kim, M.D., leads an ultrasound workshop at #AAMPR25.
2
24
Join @UTSW_PMR faculty member Kelly Scott, M.D., at #AAMPR25 as she discusses bladder and bowel dysfunction.
135
Don’t miss @UTSW_PMR faculty member Rajashree Srinivasan, M.D., as she dives into pediatric rehabilitation at #AAMPR25.
2
176
@UTSW_PMR faculty will be at this year’s #AAMPR25! Say hello and join them for a few workshops.
1
2
90
Join @UTSW_PMR faculty at #AAMPR25 as they discuss leading topics in PM&R.
1
247
Challenging long-held beliefs about cancer’s deadliest mechanisms, new research from Matteo Ligorio, M.D., Ph.D. (@LabLigorio), and Kelly Newcomer, M.D., reveals the vascular system’s critical role in life’s final stages. Discover more: bit.ly/43dA0HO
1
3
266
Congrats to Joshua Mendell, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology, and Duojia Pan, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Physiology, on being elected to National Academy of Medicine. #UTSW now has 25 members of @theNAMedicine, most in Texas. bit.ly/4o0Xzw4 @Mendell_lab
3
17
83
12,205