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The institute had been envisioned since 2017 when Jane and Robert Cizik gave $25 million to the school, which was renamed in their honor. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston makes commitment to nursing science by establishing Cizik Nursing Research Institute

Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, is stepping down from his position as president and Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair at UTHealth Houston. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Colasurdo announces plan to step down as UTHealth Houston president

A Message From the President

Nitin Tandon, MD, third from left, and his team performed the first procedure in Texas using a neural cell therapy product for epilepsy. (Photo by UTHealth)

First patient in Texas, Southeast US, enrolled at UTHealth Houston for study of neural cell therapy product to treat epilepsy

Curtis “Trey” Lowery III, MD, PhD, Space Medicine fellow, and Nicolas Heft, MD, director of the Space Medicine Fellowship. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Heft, MD.

The Ocean Corporation collaborates with UTHealth Houston on Space Medicine Fellowship program

UTHealth Houston News

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

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

5319

Total students

Total # of degree and certificate programs

$319M+

Total research expenditures

2000+

Providers in 80+ subspecialties

50000+

Total alumni

UTHealth Houston Campus Profile

UTHealth Houston Schools

Cizik School of Nursing

McGovern Medical School

MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

School of Dentistry

School of Public Health

UTHealth Houston Clinics

With over 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians provides multi-specialty care for the entire family. UT Physicians is the medical group practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Through its student, advanced education, and faculty clinics, the School of Dentistry offers a wide range of dental care services to patients of all ages.