UT Southwestern is proud to be named by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in DFW for the eighth straight year, with the most nationally ranked specialties of any hospital in Texas.
#UTSW
biochemist Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., wins the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award, sometimes called “America’s Nobel,” for his discovery of the cGAS enzyme, which senses invading pathogens and triggers immune response.
@LaskerFDN
#UTSW
proudly announces
@DrQuinnCapers4
, M.D. as the dean for faculty
#diversity
and
#inclusion
in academic medicine and inaugural vice chair for diversity and inclusion of internal medicine. Learn more about Dr. Capers.
#UTSW
neurology resident Syed Faaiz Enam, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., found that reducing the temperature of
#glioblastoma
#braintumor
cells stopped the cancer cells from dividing. See how this new approach could accomplish something that standard therapies have not.
We are saddened by the death of Beth Levine, M.D. A luminary in the autophagy field, the
#UTSW
scientist will be remembered as an elegant, driven, and focused researcher who demanded the best from herself and her mentees. Learn more about her life:
#UTSW
welcomes Saad B. Omer, M.B.B.S, Ph.D., as the founding dean of
@utswosph
! Joining us from
@Yale
, Dr. Omer is the inaugural Director of Yale Institute for Global Health, professor at the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale School of Public Health.
UT Southwestern has been named the
#1
hospital in Texas* (tied) and one of the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. With 11 specialties ranked nationally, UTSW is dedicated to finding answers and changing lives for our patients every day.
Please help us celebrate the appointment of Catherine Y. Spong, M.D., as the new Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Spong's contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous teaching and professional awards. Congratulations, Dr. Spong!
Help us say 'thanks' to
@MaryKay
for donating 10,000 hand sanitizers to support our staff during the
#COVID19
pandemic. We appreciate the continued support of the
#Dallas
community!
BREAKING:
#UTSW
microbiologist
@jschoggins
wins prestigious
@NIH
Pioneer Award to look for answers to pandemics like
#COVID19
in animal genes. The NIH announced the five-year, $3.5 million award today.
Congrats to
#UTSW
cell biologist Daniela Nicastro, Ph.D., for receiving
@ASCBiology
's 2020 Women in Cell Biology Mid-Career Award for Excellence in Research. Learn more about her scientific pursuits:
#utswscience
#cellbiology
UTSW stands on the side of those working to improve the world through the affirmation of human dignity, kindness in our interactions with others, and respect for every individual, in every encounter, every day. Msg from President Podolsky:
For the fourth year in a row,
#UTSW
is the
#BestHospital
in Dallas-Fort Worth. The
@usnews
ranking is a testament to the dedication of our entire faculty and staff to create a better future of medicine. Thank you! Learn more:
#UTSW
pharmacologist James J. Collins III, who leads research into the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, among 26 new Investigators named by
@HHMINews
. UTSW now has 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators, more than any other institution in Texas.
In honor of Beth Levine, M.D., Director of the Center for Autophagy Research, who died from breast cancer in 2020,
#UTSW
has launched a fundraiser that would support an endowment, annual award, and lecture. More at
Congratulations to Benjamin Tu, Ph.D., for being named a recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Science, presented by
@TAMESTX
.
#utswscience
Congratulations to Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D, Ph.D., professor
@CRI_UTSW
for being awarded the 2019 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Medicine
@TAMESTX
. Dr. DeBerardinis is a pioneer in studying how altered metabolism leads to diseases in humans.
#UTSWScience
@SWMedFoundation
#UTSW
biochemist Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., is 2019 recipient of the prestigious
#BreakthroughPrize
in Life Sciences. Dr. Chen is the 2nd faculty member to receive
@brkthroughprize
since its inception in 2013. Congrats, Dr. Chen! Learn more:
#utswscience
We're excited to announce Julie Pfeiffer, Ph.D., as the new Chair of
#Microbiology
at
#UTSW
. In a recent Q&A, Dr. Pfeiffer outlines her vision for advancing microbial science and boosting our research capabilities. Learn more about her plans:
#utswnews
James Luby, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at
#UTSW
and Dezehree Solorzano, CMOA, smile behind their masks after Dr. Luby received his
#COVID19
#vaccine
. Thank you to all who are administering this vaccine to your fellow
#healthcareheroes
!
We're excited to welcome Thomas J. Wang as the Donald W. Seldin Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern! The
@harvardmed
-trained physician-scientist will join us from
@VUMChealth
in February 2020. Welcome to
#UTSW
, Dr. Wang!
Congratulations to Uttam Tambar, Ph.D., of
@utswcancer
, on receiving the
@CPRITTexas
High Risk/High Impact Award for his research on diverse cancer treatment options. More on
@dallasnews
.
Two
@utswcancer
researchers – Vincent Tagliabracci, Ph.D., a molecular biologist, and
@drbentu
, Ph.D., a biochemist – are among 33 distinguished scientists nationwide named
@HHMINEWS
Investigators.
Please join us in congratulating UTSW and
@HHMINEWS
biochemist Zhijian 'James' Chen, Ph.D., for receiving the 2020
@CancerResearch
William B. Coley Award! Learn more about Dr. Chen and the other recipients.
Despite the rigors of medical school and a worldwide pandemic,
@ericaogwumikee
– a rising second-year student at
@utswedu
– has made another of her dreams come true: playing basketball in the 2020 Games. More at:
We are excited to share the heart and soul of our institution through this powerful anthem video. From groundbreaking research to compassionate patient care and innovative education,
#UTSW
is dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future of medicine, today.
Congratulations to Julie Pfeiffer, Ph.D. for being awarded the 2019 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Science
@TAMESTX
. Dr. Pfeiffer’s groundbreaking work is re-defining how we think about life-threatening viral infections and bacteria in the body.
#UTSWScience
@SWMedFoundation
As a former
@WUSTLmed
professor for over 20 years,
@SamuelAchilefu
, Ph.D. joins us on February 1 as the first Chair of the new Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), a program in collaboration with
@UT_Dallas
. Learn more about Dr. Achilefu at:
Congrats to immunologist
@LHooperLab
for receiving
@ASMicrobiology
's 2020 ASM Award for Basic Research, which recognizes a scientist whose discoveries have been key to advancing our understanding of the microbial world. Great job, Dr. Hooper!
#utswscience
We are thrilled to announce Robert D. Timmerman, M.D., as the new Chair of the
@UTSW_RadOnc
. His
#clinical
and
#research
expertise will further elevate
#UTSW
as a national hub for innovation and personalized care in
#cancer
treatment. Congratulations, Dr. Timmerman!
A daughter in North Texas gave her mother the gift of life when she donated a portion of her liver in the first-ever living-donor liver transplant at UT Southwestern.
For the fifth consecutive year, we have been named the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by
@usnews
. Additionally, nine specialties earned recognition as being among the nation’s top 50 – with eight of those in the top 25. Read more:
#UTSW
#geneticist
and
@HHMINEWS
(
#HHMI
) Investigator Helen Hobbs, M.D., has received the 2018 Institut de France Grand Prix Scientifique for her team's role in the discovery of a novel way to reduce
#cholesterol
. Learn more about Dr. Hobbs' research:
So many talented and giving doctors today supporting the Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit. Thrilled to see them on campus at UT Southwestern.
#TeamBMWC
#UTSWnews
We're proud to announce that James de Lemos, M.D., has been named the next Chief of the Division of Cardiology! The former
@UTSWInternalMed
resident joined the
#UTSW
faculty in 2000 and has since been a leader in
#cardiacdiseases
. Congratulations, Dr. de Lemos!
#utswheart
#UTSW
is proud to be named the
#1
hospital in
#DFW
by
@usnews
for 2018-19. While it’s an honor to be recognized, what really matters is you – our patients and supporters.
#BestHospitals
Congrats to
@Caltech
scientist
@francesarnold
(center) for receiving the 2018
@NobelPrize
in
#Chemistry
for her work on the directed evolution of enzymes leading to the development of new biofuels and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Arnold was visiting
#UTSW
when she learned of her award.
Today, we broke ground on our new $5 billion pediatric campus with
@childrens
and the support of generous donors such as the Rees-Jones family. As North Texas booms, the campus will usher in a new era of care for children.
#WatchUsGrow
With support from
@TXInstruments
, our new Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building will catalyze a partnership with
@UT_Dallas
that fuses both biomedical engineering programs to develop innovative solutions for unmet medical needs.
UTSW announced a $100 million O’Donnell Foundation gift to endow and support its new Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health - the largest gift to a public health school at a U.S. public university and matches 3rd largest gift supporting any US public health school
#PHNerd
UT Southwestern is pleased to announce that we are partnering with
@DCHHS
to reach those members of our community who are at highest risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and vaccinate them. Find out more.
Congrats to Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., of
@RJDLab
,
@CRI_UTSW
, &
@HHMINEWS
for being elected to the Association of American Physicians for his work to understand the role of metabolic abnormalities in disease, particularly in cancer.
#utswscience
Exciting news! After an extensive national search, James de Lemos, M.D., Professor of
@UTSWInternalMed
, has been selected as the new Chief of Cardiology. Learn how Dr. de Lemos aims to build on the legacy of outgoing Chief Joseph Hill, M.D., Ph.D.
#UTSW
is proud to have 26
@NASciences
members, the most in Texas. Russell DeBose-Boyd, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Genetics, and Duojia Pan, Ph.D., Chair of Physiology and a
@HHMINEWS
Investigator reflect on the prestigious honor while celebrating with fellow peers.
Congratulations to
@utswheart
fellow
@rohan_khera
, who recently received the Young Investigator Award in Outcomes Research from the American College of
#Cardiology
(
@ACCinTouch
) for an extensive analysis of U.S. hospitals’ rates of readmissions. Read more:
We are grateful for those who are on the front lines tirelessly working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today and every day, we recognize and appreciate the work you are doing and the sacrifices you are making.
Congratulations to
@UTSWScience
incoming chair of Biomedical Engineering Samuel Achilefu, PhD, of
@WASTLmed
, on his election to
#TheNAMedicine
for outstanding contributions in optical imaging for identifying sites of disease, characterizing biologic phenomena non-invasively.
Joan Conaway, Ph.D., VP & Dean of Basic Research at
#UTSW
, is the newly elected President-Elect of the
@ASBMB
. Learn how Dr. Conaway will advance ASBMB's mission to promote science, scientific research, education, and molecular biology.
#utswnews
ICYMI:
@NatureIndex
2020 ranked
#UTSW
as the
#1
health care institution,
#4
health care institution for
#cancer
research, &
#10
academic institution for cancer research. Congrats to all involved in the
#utswscience
community. Ranking table:
In 2021,
#UTSW
performed more transplants than any other program in North Texas for the second year in a row. It is a privilege to provide so many with a second chance at life. To learn more about our solid organ transplant program, visit
🇺🇸 On Memorial Day, the
#UTSW
community salutes the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. We value your service. We remember you.
#WeRemember
#MemorialDay2020
Recognized for extraordinary classroom performance and innovation, the
@utsystem
Board of Regents has named two
#UTSW
professors to this year's Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards list. Congratulations to Nora Gimpel, M.D., and Melanie Sulistio, M.D.
Drawn to the outstanding clinical care and translational research of
@UTSWBrain
,
@drpouratian
, formerly the Vice Chair of
@UCLA
School of Medicine, joins
#UTSW
as the new Chair of Neurological Surgery. More at:
It's time to
#MaskUpTexas
. Wear a mask or any fabric that completely covers your nose and mouth. Do it for your loved ones and yourself to prevent the spread of
#COVID19
.
ICYMI:
@NatureIndex
2020 ranked
#UTSW
as the
#1
health care institution,
#4
health care institution for
#cancer
research, &
#10
academic institution for cancer research. Congrats to all involved in the
#utswscience
community. Ranking table:
UTSW's Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., is one of five scientists receiving the
@CancerResearch
's 2020 William B. Coley Award for Distinguished Research in Basic and Tumor Immunology for their roles in discovering a pathway used in the fight against
#cancer
:
Roughly 2,000 front-line health care workers at UT Southwestern have received initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after the first shipment was delivered to
@utswclements
.
Congrats to renowned
#molecularbiology
expert Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., recipient of the 2023 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize, for his groundbreaking work on innate immunity. Learn more about Dr. Chen's research and contributions to science.
#utswresearch
Take a look around the
#brain
with a cool new way to view cleared tissues: cleared-tissue axially swept light-sheet microscopy! 🔬Read more from
@kD3AN
,
@FiolkaLab
, and more on
@nature
.
Thank you to
@BenRKingston
for the video. 🙌
The passing of Donald Seldin, M.D., marks the close of a remarkable chapter in
#UTSW
history. His impact is explained in this video: The Lengthened Shadow of One Man.
The $5 billion joint project launches a new era in DFW health care and is designed to meet the region’s growing need for expert pediatric care.
@childrens
Today’s election of Jonathan C. Cohen, Ph.D., to membership in
@theNASciences
means
#UTSW
now has more members of the NAS than any institution in Texas and the most at any time in UTSW's nearly 80-year history.
Fifty years after fighting in Vietnam, Steven McKnight, Ph.D., reflects on his service and his groundbreaking discoveries that have led to two decades of continued
#kidneycancer
research.
Vaccinating health care workers resulted in an immediate reduction of positive COVID-19 cases among employees, reducing the number of required isolations and quarantines by more than 90 percent, according to
@UTSWScience
data published in the
@NEJM
.
In acknowledgment of her outstanding research and discoveries in kidney disease, Susan Hedayati, M.D.,
@UTSWInternalMed
Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research, will be honored with the reputable Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award, presented by the
@nkf
.
UTSW is saddened to share news of the death of Roger Unger, M.D., founding Dir of the Touchstone Center for Diabetes Research. His extraordinary career spanned 60 years & set the foundation for many key discoveries in diabetes & metabolism. Learn more:
We hope you are staying safe and warm. Due to inclement weather, all
#UTSW
clinics will be closed again today. Our hospitals will remain open. Thank you to all of our physicians, faculty, and UTSW team members who traveled to help keep our hospitals running!
#WinterStorm
❄️