UTSW Science

Looking forward to hearing the @ASBMB President, and @UTSWMedCenter Vice Provost and Dean of Basic Research, Dr. Joan Conaway's welcome address. Come visit us at Exhibitor booth #225.

Don't miss out on this tomorrow!

Looking forward to presenting and sharing ideas with peers to enhance #postdocs training. #NPA2026AC

Viruses can’t replicate alone — they hijack our cells to make the proteins they need to spread. #UTSW researchers are exploring how viral RNA bypasses our cells’ quality checks, paving the way for more targeted antiviral treatments. Learn more: bit.ly/4bWp4Uh #RNA

Many people believe the myth that eating disorders are caused by character features such as vanity. #UTSW expert Carrie McAdams explains these complex medical conditions – not choices – and that healing often includes prioritizing safety. bit.ly/4qLzVEc #PatientCare

The 64th Annual UT Southwestern Medical Student Research Forum celebrated student-led research and innovation! Four oral presenters. Eight outstanding poster winners. Congratulations to all of the presenters for their outstanding contributions to medical research! 👏💙

Congrats to Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences—one of the world’s top honors in science. Learn more about his groundbreaking work advancing new ways to fight infection. bit.ly/469vsUi #utswnews

When Tricia Plumb, R.N., began her career, she never expected to become a clinical research professional. Eighteen years later, her story reflects the impact CRPs make every day. Revisit her story ahead of Tuesday's 2025 CRP Day celebration.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is more than insecurity — it’s a serious, often invisible mental health condition. ▶️ Watch Collin Vas, M.D., explain how BDD affects the brain, why it’s misunderstood, and how expert care can help.

On Jan. 27, UT Southwestern will celebrate Clinical Research Professionals Day, recognizing the CRPs whose work advances innovation, patient care, and education every day. Hear from 2024 Mentorship Award recipient Donna Mitchell as she shares what CRP Day means to her.

UTSW's leading computational psychiatrist will discuss mood regulation and suicide risk in bipolar disorder. Learn about the "math" behind the factors that increase vulnerability despite symptomatic remission. #ANCP2026.

Important news for North Texas. bit.ly/3YFwDXw

Delve into this year’s innovations and research by visiting the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW. bit.ly/43AO6Ej

David Hendrixson, Ph.D., @UTSWMolBiol Professor, is improving our understanding of Campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of diarrheal disease, by studying how it moves and interacts with hosts. Learn more: bit.ly/4oOueWs #MeetTheMinds

Benjamin Popokh, a fourth-year medical student @UTSWMedCenter, shares how he fell in love with rural family medicine during a rotation in Mineral Wells, Texas. Hear more from Benjamin in “Doctor with a Capital D,” episode 3.6 of the Not Otherwise Specified podcast, hosted by NEJM National Correspondent Dr. Lisa Rosenbaum: nej.md/4og9ght Listen to past episodes and subscribe to the podcast: nej.md/NOS

After decades of research, the mystery behind Gulf War illness has been confirmed by #UTSW scientists. This major step forward may one day lead to treatments to ease the symptoms of thousands of veterans. #gulfwarillness bit.ly/44nNGAy #veteranshealth

Congrats, Dr. Chiang!

In the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW, learn how @Gerta_Hoxhaj and her lab are making a breakthrough in the discovery of how #cancers grow. bit.ly/43AO6Ej #research

Discover Prashant Mishra’s, M.D., Ph.D., work at @CRI_UTSW, where he studies mitochondria to tackle common genetic disorders. His research aims to unlock new therapies and tools to improve patient care. Learn more: bit.ly/45rbPYa #MeetTheMinds

Welcome to #OpenMic, where we magnify the work of #UTSouthwestern's brilliant researchers and take a look under their microscopes. This month, we’re checking out the work of Michael Buszczak, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology, who studies the differentiation of germ cells.