Style Guide

Preferred UT MD Anderson Style

The institution’s full name is The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Use the full name in the initial reference to the institution in all print and online materials. The preferred style for the institution on first reference for any external communication is:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

On second reference and thereafter, UT MD Anderson is the preferred proper name.

In general, follow these points:

• Capitalize the T in The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Use UT MD Anderson, the institution or the cancer center in subsequent references.
• Avoid abbreviations or incorrect styles often used but not preferred or endorsed by UT MD Anderson including: MDACC, UTMDACC, MDA, The Anderson. 

To request use of the UT MD Anderson logo, please contact the Public Relations Office at 713-792-0655 or PublicRelations@MDAnderson.org.