UT Southwestern Medical Center

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. bit.ly/3y7j4q3

We’re still feeling the inspiration from our first-ever Pinnacle Awards! Last month, six employees were honored for their outstanding commitment to excellence. See how we celebrated the people who help shape the culture at #UTSW. bit.ly/46t0c3T #utswmed

From pediatric ER trends to breakthroughs in cancer care, our latest research roundup spotlights discoveries shaping the future of medicine. Learn why more kids are visiting the ER, potential treatments for urothelial carcinoma, and more. bit.ly/44RxcBH #research #utsw

Skipping protein at breakfast? That might be why you're reaching for sugary snacks later. #UTSW culinary medicine experts told @MSN how a low-protein breakfast can trigger cravings later in the day. bit.ly/3Ix38Cn #utswmed

The newest addition to the Dr. Goldstein Sculpture Garden & Seldin Plaza is this unique piece by artist Leonardo Drew. Though landscaping hasn't been completed yet around it, this piece is a statement & very cool to look at. #FromTheArchives #buildingstuesday #UniversityArchives

No more toughing it out. Every patient deserves to know and choose their pain management options for IUD placements and other gynecologic procedures. Learn more from #UTSW experts about what’s possible. bit.ly/4kQgSWx #womenshealth #patientcare

#UTSW study uncovers the function of motile cilia, hair-like structures that help cells move. Read how findings could lead to new treatments for ciliopathies, diseases that include primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic disorder. bit.ly/453CPeU #ScienceTwitter

How do cells organize six feet of DNA in a tiny nucleus? @huabin_zhou, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Rosen Lab, is uncovering the answer and just earned the 2025 Brown-Goldstein Award for his work on chromatin structure and biomolecular condensates. bit.ly/4lGmxzm

The FDA approval of vorasidenib to treat IDH-mutant low-grade gliomas marked a turning point in the battle against brain tumors and a win for a UTSW research team led by Elizabeth Maher, M.D., Ph.D., who has spent nearly 20 years chasing the breakthrough. bit.ly/3ZXjKsW

Celebrating our team for milestone years of service (5, 10, 15, & 25 years!). Your dedication shapes the future of our department and the care we provide every day. 💙 #UTSWDerm #Dermatology #TeamExcellence

What’s behind the rise in children visiting the ER during summer? Andrew Yu, Ph.D., pediatric expert, outlines in an @MSN article how nearly 1 in 5 kids with heat-related illnesses require hospitalization. Learn how to keep your child safe. bit.ly/3Ix38Cn #PediatricCare

Congratulations to Justin Engel, Ph.D. student, on receiving the 2025 Nominata Award—UTSW’s highest graduate student honor—for his groundbreaking research on chromothripsis and its role in tumor growth and therapy resistance. Learn more: bit.ly/4kvD8EL #UTSWEdu

After the recent #Texasfloods, @utswpediatrics psychologist Jasmine Ghannadpour, Ph.D., tells @DMagazine why it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about tragedy—and how to start the conversation. Learn more: bit.ly/406d0Jw #utswmed

We had a fantastic time celebrating our incredible Radiology team at the Employee Appreciation Luncheon! Thank you to every team member for the dedication and impact you bring to Radiology every day! 💙

Meet one of our newest interns, Dr. Patrick Tavelli! He is from the rock star place of Boise, ID, and joins us from Columbia University! 🤘 He looks forward to learning more about urology and becoming a great surgeon! Welcome, Patrick!

Traumatic events like the flooding and loss of life in the Texas Hill Country can be frightening and confusing for children. Our experts offer guidance to parents on the best strategies for talking to their kids about their concerns and fears. bit.ly/3GxeO7I #utswmed

Female sex hormones can worsen retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that can cause blindness, #UTSW researchers say. Learn how these findings could lead to new treatments and help clinicians assess the risk of hormone therapies in women. bit.ly/407T7lk #utswresearch

Researchers at #UTSW have developed a genetic technique to study the might of mitochondria, all in pursuit of new treatments for patients with diseases that affect multiple organ systems. Learn more: bit.ly/3IeNaNe #utswresearch

(2/2) “My lab is interested in the photoreceptor cells, which first sense light and then kick off the signaling cascade. If you lose any portion of these, you lose visual response. We want to be able to replace these cells or find a way to keep them around.” -@WertLaboratory

(1/2) Welcome to another #OpenMic, where we magnify the work of #UTSouthwestern's brilliant researchers. This month, please welcome Katherine Wert, Ph.D., whose work focuses on the retina, or the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. @WertLaboratory

Ovarian cancer is known as the “silent killer” for a reason—early symptoms are hard to spot. Dr. Jayanthi Lea explains why early detection is so tough—and how new research is changing the game. Watch now and tap the link to learn more bit.ly/3TwqYRf