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

Joined February 2021
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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
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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
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Congenital syphilis cases are rising nationwide, putting more mothers and babies at risk of serious health complications. See how #UTSW researchers are advancing prevention, treatment, and community outreach efforts to expand access to care. bit.ly/4dACk1m #PublicHealth
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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
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New research from UTSW's Dr. Peter Ly shows that damaged DNA from one cell can transfer to another and change how it behaves. @ScienceNews spoke to Dr. Ly about the discovery here: tinyurl.com/rku5hn6x
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Today’s clinical research is shaping tomorrow’s care. During #UTSW's annual Future Leaders in Clinical Research Symposium, emerging researchers shared work advancing cancer care, heart health, maternal care, addiction treatment, and more. bit.ly/4wHzIpG #FutureLeaders
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Excited to share our latest paper, out today @CellCellPress. We found that large pieces of the human genome can transfer between cells upon direct contact, endowing recipient cells with heritable phenotypic changes. (1/7) cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092…
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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
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Nurses Week is in full swing 💙 Thirteen of our nurses were named to the DFW Great 100 Nurses list, recognizing excellence in care, leadership, and service across North Texas. See how the honorees are making an impact. bit.ly/4wgCGkN #UTSWNurses #NursesWeek
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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_
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