UT Southwestern Medical Center

10/30/2025

Social media connects us in powerful ways but can also bring challenges. Understanding how these digital spaces affect young adults is key to supporting their mental and emotional well-being. See how a UTSW-led study examines the online experiences of Hispanic college students and highlights strategies to build resilience, reduce stress, and promote healthy behaviors.

Hispanic college students who encounter racial or ethnic discrimination on social media are more likely to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher.

10/29/2025

During , UT Southwestern hosted a panel featuring distinguished National Academy members—Drs. Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., Lora Hooper, Ph.D., Sean Morrison, Ph.D., and Kim Orth, Ph.D.,—who shared insights from their postdoctoral experiences and discussed the evolving role of postdoctoral researchers in today's research landscape.

Highlighting the role of postdocs in advancing science, the panel emphasized the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and collaboration as essential qualities for postdoctoral researchers to thrive in the evolving research landscape.

Learn more about the panel discussion and the impact of postdocs at UT Southwestern:

Four distinguished UT Southwestern scientists who are members of the National Academies inspired postdoctoral researchers by sharing their own experiences as postdocs recently, offering words of encouragement for working through challenging times and pr...

10/28/2025

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be overwhelming, but exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy is helping patients take back control.

Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D., a UT Southwestern psychologist who specializes in OCD care, explains how ERP safely exposes patients to their fears with support every step of the way.

Watch the full video to learn how ERP is reshaping OCD treatment and changing lives. https://bit.ly/4mA5ajA

10/28/2025

With over 1,100 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across our hospitals, clinics, and partner sites, these professionals provide compassionate care at every stage of life, contributing to more than 700,000 patient encounters annually.

During National Advanced Practice Provider Week, we celebrated our APPs and honored this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award winners for excellence in clinical care, leadership, teaching, research, and community service.

Learn more about our APPs and their impact on patient care:

UTSW observed National Advanced Practice Provider Week Sept. 22-26 with a series of thank-you events culminating in a ceremony that honored standouts from the five APP professional groups: clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, certified ...

10/27/2025

The impact of physician-scientist Scott Grundy, M.D., Ph.D., reaches far beyond his groundbreaking research. As the Founding Director of UT Southwestern’s Center for Human Nutrition. Dr. Grundy was a global leader in researching nutrition, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and obesity. On October 30, the first-ever Scott Grundy Symposium honors his lifelong devotion to mentorship, innovation, and advancing human health—a legacy that continues to inspire us all. https://bit.ly/4qqAqEI

Internationally renowned researchers who were influenced by the late Scott Grundy M.D., Ph.D., will celebrate his enduring impact on science, medicine, and academia during a symposium hosted by UT Southwestern's Center for Human Nutrition.

10/24/2025

Every pink shirt tells a story of courage, hope, and community. 💗

We’re proud to support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, honoring those impacted by breast cancer and standing together to raise awareness, inspire hope, and support continued progress in care and research.

10/23/2025

More than 2,000 members of the UT Southwestern Heart and Vascular community came together for the American Heart Association’s Dallas Heart Walk, united by one goal: advancing heart health for everyone.

Our mission extends beyond our walls — it’s about showing up for our patients, our neighbors, and our community. Events like the heart walk remind us that every step we take represents care in action: preventing disease, supporting lifesaving research, and inspiring healthier lives.

Together, we’re building stronger hearts, stronger communities, and a healthier future for all.

10/22/2025

Did you know kidney injuries that seem to heal can still leave lasting damage? UT Southwestern researchers discovered that even “healed” injuries can mutate the DNA in kidney cells’ mitochondria — the powerhouses of the cell — weakening kidney function over time. Discover how these findings could help provide new strategies for preventing and treating acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Kidney damage that seemingly heals appears to mutate the DNA in the mitochondria of kidney cells, making the organ less resilient to future stressors and reducing its function over time, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

10/21/2025

What if your brain’s internal clock could help you lose weight? New research from UT Southwestern shows that activating a specific set of neurons in the brain’s circadian timekeeper caused mice to eat more during their normal rest period, while turning those neurons off led to weight loss. Learn how these findings could pave the way to targeted weight-loss strategies, especially for night shift workers at higher risk of obesity.

Activating specific neurons in a part of the brain that serves as the body's master circadian pacemaker caused mice to eat significantly more during a time of day when they would normally be at rest, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study shows.

10/21/2025

When a patient walked into the UT Southwestern Emergency Department unable to stand from sudden dizzy spells, she expected to be admitted overnight for tests. Instead, thanks to Rachel Herbeck, PT, D.P.T., and UTSW’s innovative approach of embedding physical therapists in the ED, she received an immediate evaluation and treatment. Within 40 minutes, she went from bedbound to walking the halls—avoiding a hospital stay and heading home with answers.

UT Southwestern is one of the first hospitals in Texas to integrate PTs directly into emergency care, improving efficiency, easing congestion, and enhancing outcomes. Since implementing this program, the ED has seen a 14% reduction in patient volume, and older adults treated for fall-related issues are 27% less likely to return within 30 days.

As we close out Physical Therapy Month, we celebrate our 130+ PTs who help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence every day.

10/20/2025

Groundbreaking research led by Matteo Ligorio, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Surgery and UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center, and Kelley Newcomer, M.D., Associate Professor of UT Southwestern Internal Medicine, challenges the long-held belief that metastasis is the primary cause of death in cancer patients. The study reveals a critical role of the vascular system in the final stages of life.

Learn what this discovery could mean for the future of cancer care: https://bit.ly/4hf6kjx

10/18/2025

The UT Southwestern DFW Adaptive Sports Expo isn’t just about games — it’s a movement toward inclusive wellness.

Through adaptive sports, young athletes learn teamwork, perseverance, and confidence while building a stronger, more connected community. By breaking barriers in sports, it celebrates inclusion and reminds us that everyone deserves a place to play, compete, and belong.

This event was made possible through the generous support of the UTSW Adaptive Sports Coalition, The University of Texas at Arlington, the UTSW Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the UT Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, along with community partners and local organizations dedicated to advancing inclusion through sports.