Research without boundaries

Globally recognized expertise across The University of Texas at Austin fuels the discovery and delivery of next-generation preventions, diagnostics, treatments and cures. 

 

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Radical collaboration, real-world impact

Research at UT Dell Medicine harnesses the full breadth of The University of Texas at Austin to tackle some of the most complex challenges in human health. Anchored by Dell Medical School, UT Austin's academic health system connects clinical insight with expertise across computational science, engineering, life sciences and other disciplines to unravel mechanisms of disease and advance solutions for our patients. 

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From fundamental discoveries to innovations in patient care, explore the people, programs and partnerships advancing health at UT Dell Medicine.

Priority research areas

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Clinical and translational research

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Faculty research labs

Explore the Dell Medical School investigators and laboratories advancing discovery across a broad range of scientific disciplines.

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Progress without barriers. New possibilities for patients.

At UT Dell Medicine, some of the most promising advances in patient care emerge where disciplines intersect. Researchers, physicians and innovators across UT Austin are combining expertise in medicine, engineering, computational science and more to develop new diagnostics, advance treatments and expand options for patients today. 

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Recent discoveries

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Ankit Sabharwal awarded NIH grant to advance research in mitochondrial genetics

​Ankit Sabharwal has been awarded an R35 MIRA grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance research in mitochondrial genetics.
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Research uncovers new driver of immunotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Research conducted at Dell Medical School reveals how dormant pancreatic cancer cells can weaken CAR T-cell therapy by reshaping their surroundings.
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UT-led study finds COVID-19 can awaken hidden viruses throughout the body

Dell Medical School researchers led a national study finding that COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses in nearly half of hospitalized patients.
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Conducting research at Dell Medical School

Dell Medical School's Office of Research supports investigators with the resources, infrastructure and guidance needed to advance rigorous scientific inquiry. Explore research administration, funding opportunities, core facilities and other resources.

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