UTSW Science

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

[UTSW Science @UTSWScience]

Meet 17 new faculty members advancing discovery at the 2026 New Faculty Research Forum. Connect with the #UTSW research community, explore innovative work, and view this year’s lineup: https://t.co/PLiwp9qz3a #NFRF2025

[UTSW Science @UTSWScience]

A renewed focus on the science shaping the future of medicine.

Follow our newly rebranded Instagram, @utswscience, to learn more about the researchers and discoveries from more than 500 UT Southwestern labs advancing medicine and patient care. https://t.co/mr4diDmWWq

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What makes a virus capable of invading our cells, and how can we stop it? @OrchardLab_Rob, studies Norovirus, influenza, and enterovirus to uncover how they enter cells, evade immune defenses, and reveal potential targets for new therapies. More at: https://t.co/tWxOufHnlh

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If you're attending the International Society of Bipolar Disorders @ISBD4 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, be sure to check out Dr. Abigail Ortiz's presentation: Wearable-derived sleep-activity dynamics across a continuum of suicide risk in #bipolardisorder. #ISBD2025

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Attending #AMRPAFall26? Don't miss the opportunity to hear from @UTSWMedCeter's Erin Wuerz as she shares insights and expertise in inpatient medical rehabilitation. Join us to connect, learn, and bring back practical strategies for improving patient care.

[Dr. Deirdre Brekken @BrekkenDeirdre]

Kicking off Postdoc Appreciation Week tomorrow with some impactful science by our @UTSWScience #postdocs #NPAW2026

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Scientists at @CRI_UTSW found that aggressive brain gliomas exploit the metabolite guanidinoacetate (GAA) to activate nearby neurons and accelerate tumor growth. Next step: Testing whether an existing dietary therapy can reduce GAA and improve outcomes. https://t.co/PCEgoRh6HA

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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: https://t.co/ANCIQt64cK

[UT Southwestern Medical Center @UTSWMedCenter]

Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is the recipient of a 2026 Lasker Award for discoveries that revealed how orexin regulates wakefulness and causes narcolepsy when absent. His groundbreaking work conducted at UTSW, is transforming the science of sleep. https://t.co/PZHxrOsVVf

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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. https://t.co/YIo4oJvT3S #UTSWMeetTheMinds

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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: https://t.co/WE82YS7Y66 #CSHLNeurocon

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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: https://t.co/hhVYSxlarb #UTSWMeetTheMinds

[UT Southwestern Medical Center @UTSWMedCenter]

For Savannah Dieste, research into youth suicide risk is about hope. The #UTSW Clinical Psychology doctoral student studies how trauma affects at-risk adolescents. See how her research, mentorship, and service earned her the 2026 Ida M. Green Award. https://t.co/HGJ3tp5UUk

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Congrats to @AzabLab for this amazing recognition!

[UT Southwestern Medical Center @UTSWMedCenter]

From nanomedicine to immunotherapy, Kareem Azab, Ph.D., is helping shape the future of cancer treatment. His impact has earned him selection to the @theNAMedicine's 2026 Emerging Leader in Health & Medicine. Learn more about his research, lab, and impact. https://t.co/hoF7uMhw1b

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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. https://t.co/ANCIQt64cK

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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: https://t.co/XykJBlpSew #UTSWMeetTheMinds

[UT Southwestern Medical Center @UTSWMedCenter]

UTSW is proud to be named the No. 1 hospital in DFW for the 10th year in a row by @usnews, with 11 nationally ranked specialties — the most of any hospital in Texas. Thank you to our care teams, support staff, and patients, who inspire us year after year. https://t.co/uFo5R5Mhyn

[Dr. Arnaldo Díaz @ADiaz_PhD]

We're excited for this year's symposium! The poster session is a summer highlight, providing a platform for our talented summer scholars to showcase their research.

➡️ See details below, and we hope you'll join us!

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[UTSW Simmons Cancer Center @utswcancer]

What if vaccines could do more than prevent disease - they could help treat cancer?

@JinmingGaoLab's groundbreaking research on cancer nanovaccines is featured in @dallasnews. Learn more about this exciting area of discovery: https://t.co/RxjfKpDt2z.

[Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern @CRI_UTSW]

ONLINE NOW in @ScienceMagazine: Latest #relentlessdiscovery from CRI's McBrayer Lab uses their newly developed biosensor to track missing metabolite (αKG) in rare childhood brain disorder, GPT2 deficiency. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/3eIpMaFM8x