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Many faces of UTHealth

The Many Faces of UTHealth Houston

As one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health science centers, UTHealth Houston brings together the best in health care across hundreds of disciplines and specialties. Teamwork fuels our excellence in health education, innovation, scientific discovery, and patient care, allowing us to solve the greatest health challenges of our time. Our women's and children's experts are just a few of the Many Faces of UTHealth Houston advancing health care for all.

Discover the Power of a World-Renowned Team

Getting to the heart of genetic disorders

Kirstin Risgaard, MS ’24, found her passion for genetic counseling while volunteering with children with Down syndrome. Her training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences prepared her to help patients and their families handle the challenges of genetic disease diagnoses.

Discover how a scholarship made her education possible

Kirstin Risgaard, MS ’24
Gregory W. Olson, DDS, MSc and three patients at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

Philanthropy gives life to creative approaches at the pediatric dentistry clinic

Innovations at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry are transforming dental care for children from uninsured, low-income families. A new approach allows a family to contribute toward the cost of the care based on their ability to pay—even the smallest amount—with remaining expenses covered in part by gifts from generous donors.

Discover how philanthropy is creating brighter smiles and healthier communities

UTHealth Houston at a Glance

Total students

Total # of degree and certificate programs

$M+

Total research expenditures

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Providers in 80+ subspecialties

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Total alumni

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