New funded projects from Joint Center for Computational Oncology integrate predictive digital twins to improve patient outcomes
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin have announced seed funding for two new cancer research projects as part of the Joint Center for Computational Oncology (JCCO).
Both of this year's projects aim to create advanced predictive models known as 'digital twins,' which build...
New statewide plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas by 2032
Texas Lone Star Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan unveiled at the CPRIT 2026 Innovations Conference with the support of a statewide coalition...
UT MD Anderson and Nature to co-host conference on next-generation cancer therapeutics
In-person conference runs Oct. 6-8, 2026, with registration open until Oct. 5, 2026
Topics include next-generation cancer therapeutics and immunotherapies...
UT MD Anderson honors visionary leadership of Dr. Peter Pisters following retirement announcement; shares transition plans
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today is recognizing the exceptional leadership of Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president, following his announced plan to retire from UT MD Anderson to focus on the next chapter of his career. The UT System Board of Regents and Chancellor John M. Zerwas, M.D., have named Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., interim president, effective immediately. Pisters will work with Lee on a thoughtful transition through...
UT MD Anderson ranks No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for 12th year in a row
Ranking reflects commitment to excellence in evidence-based cancer care
Two specialties receive national rankings, and six procedures...
UT MD Anderson joins global consortium committed to eliminating cervical cancer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced it has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the elimination...
ASCO: UT MD Anderson faculty honored as 2026 Special Award recipients
Sharon Giordano will receive the Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award for significant contributions to breast cancer care and research ...
UT MD Anderson names Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized physician-scientist...
CPRIT awards UT MD Anderson over $19 million for cancer research and faculty recruitment
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded over $19 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of...
Novel CAR T cell therapy developed by UT MD Anderson researchers moves into clinical studies
The novel therapy targets CD94+ relapsed or refractory T/NK cell lymphomas
UT MD Anderson received Investigational New Drug clearance from the...