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
Joined February 2021
How we view cancer could soon change. Working together, @JinmingGaoLab and Baran Sumer, M.D., are on the cusp of a new era in cancer treatments thanks to fluorescent nanotechnology. Take a deeper dive: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
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Attending #ACRM2026 in Washington, D.C.? Don't miss this @UTSWMedCenter presentation, which explores new approaches to supporting caregivers and improving outcomes after patient discharge.
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The first @AACP123 "Un-Convention" connects community psychiatrists with strategies and tools to support people with complex needs. Join @UTSWMedCenters's Faiz Kidwai on Oct. 10 to learn how to close service gaps for incarcerated people. More: bit.ly/4AEJb3f
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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: bit.ly/3TRcqeR #NFRF2025
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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. bit.ly/4rJvOea
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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: bit.ly/4gP6NKv
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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.
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Kicking off Postdoc Appreciation Week tomorrow with some impactful science by our @UTSWScience #postdocs #NPAW2026
Looking forward to recognizing the contributions our postdocs make to research, discovery, and innovation here @UTSWScience! We also love seeing them gain confidence in their scientific communication skills while sharing their ideas. The Future of Medicine, today! #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. bit.ly/4hcfpKn
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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: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
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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. bit.ly/46dG700
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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. bit.ly/4xr3AXE #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: bit.ly/46ozjNj #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: bit.ly/4wsg3Ju #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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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. bit.ly/4pZ8urG
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Congrats to @AzabLab for this amazing recognition!
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. bit.ly/450m0lp
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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. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
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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: bit.ly/4fw0v0D #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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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. bit.ly/4hNOOoF
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