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University of North Texas Health Science Center
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University of North Texas Health Science Center
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unthsc.edu
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Public
Founded yearint
1970
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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
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HeadquartersFort Worth, United States
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Fort Worth
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
health science education, osteopathic medicine training, biomedical research, clinical healthcare services, medical library services
Industry3 codes
PRIMARYEDAHAGAH
Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)
Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities
SECONDARYHLAFAGAK
Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics
Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers
SECONDARYEDALAFAL
Student Health Insurance & Benefits Administration
Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
NAICS code3 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)621111
  • Ambulatory Health Care Services621
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Educational Services8200
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Academic Medical Center
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Tuition and Educational Programs
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from degree programs across four colleges including medical, biomedical, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions programs

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2Federal and State Grants
TypeManaged Services
Description

Grant funding from Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Justice, and other federal agencies supporting healthcare workforce training and research programs

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3Patient Care Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Clinical revenue from 13 primary and specialty care clinics providing patient-centered healthcare services

unthealth.edu
4Economic Development Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Support programs for small businesses in biotech industries, funded by county grants

unthsc.edu
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Tuition varies by program and residency status
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Tuition and fees information available through the financial aid office; Net Price Calculator available for prospective students; scholarships and financial aid offered

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 7 records shown
1Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
Description

College specializing in osteopathic medical education

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Core offering1 text field

UNT Health is a public health science university operating four colleges (Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Nursing) that delivers degree programs in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. It conducts translational biomedical research and operates the UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, a network of 13 primary and specialty care clinics. The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports research and education, and also operates the federally funded NNLM Region 3 program across seven states.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 25,000+ annual library visits at JPS Medical Library
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

UNT Health (University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth) is a health science university operating as a unified institution organized around three core mission areas: health education (four colleges — Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Nursing), health research (multiple specialized research centers and institutes), and health services (a clinical practice group with 13 primary and specialty care clinics). Supporting the research mission is the Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library, which provides digital scholarship services, literature search support, systematic review assistance, and access to licensed databases. Gibson D. Lewis Library also operates the federally-funded Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 3 (NNLM R3) serving a seven-state region. A partner library, JPS Medical Library at JPS Health Network, extends these resources to clinical staff. The portfolio also includes subject-specific research guides and point-of-care clinical tools.

Product and service8 records
1Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
CategoryMedical Education
Description

Osteopathic medical degree program training future physicians with a patient-centered, whole-person approach to care. For prospective medical students pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

2College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
CategoryBiomedical Education and Research
Description

Graduate education and research programs in biomedical and translational sciences. For prospective graduate students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in biomedical research fields.

3College of Pharmacy and Health Professions
CategoryPharmacy and Health Professions Education
Description

Degree programs in pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and other allied health professions. For students pursuing careers as pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other health professionals.

4College of Nursing
CategoryNursing Education
Description

Nursing education programs producing nursing professionals. For prospective nursing students pursuing degrees in nursing practice.

5UNT Health Clinical Practice Group
CategoryClinical Healthcare Services
Description

Network of 13 primary and specialty care clinics providing patient-centered healthcare across pediatrics, family medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, performing arts medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and neuropsychology. For patients and community members seeking healthcare services.

6Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library
CategoryHealth Sciences Library Services
Description

Health sciences library providing research support, digital scholarship services, literature searches, systematic review assistance, interlibrary loan, and access to hundreds of licensed medical and scientific databases and journals. For UNT Health students, faculty, researchers, and clinical staff.

7Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 3 (NNLM R3)
CategoryRegional Medical Library Services
Description

Federally-funded regional medical library program offering grants, education, and outreach services to advance medicine and public health through increased access to health information across seven states (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). For healthcare professionals, librarians, patients, and the general public.

8JPS Medical Library
CategoryPartner Medical Library Services
Description

Partner medical library at JPS Health Network providing literature searches, article requests, clinical engagement services, and access to point-of-care and clinical resources. For JPS Health Network clinicians, staff, and trainees.

Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1WE HAIL Collaborative Partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-07-16
Description

Workforce Enhancement in Healthy Aging and Independent Living (WE HAIL) Collaborative involving multiple academic, healthcare, and community organizations training healthcare professionals in age-friendly and dementia care across Texas and Oklahoma.

unthsc.edu
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library serves as the designated Regional Medical Library for NNLM Region 3, which covers Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The partnership aims to advance medicine and improve public health through increased access to health information.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership library providing health information resources to JPS Health Network clinicians and staff, with JPS Medical Library staff following UNT Health Fort Worth holiday schedules.

Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Collaborations with DFW community organizations for healthcare workforce training, research initiatives, and student clinical rotations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Telehealth Community of Practice partnership supporting libraries and non-profits in creating and managing telehealth services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas-based public academic health science center operating schools of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions, with a comparable multi-mission footprint across West Texas and a similar grant-driven funding model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Texas public peer institution offering medical, dental, nursing, and health professions schools with a sizable clinical practice footprint, comparable multi-college structure, and similar state appropriations model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Larger, more research-intensive Texas academic medical center with overlapping medical education, biomedical research, and clinical care; competes for faculty, students, and grants in the same DFW-adjacent market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas-based osteopathic medical school with a similar community-oriented, primary-care-focused training mission; competes for applicants and primary-care workforce-training grants in the same state.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Houston-based private academic medical center that competes with UNT Health for Texas medical students, NIH funding, and clinical talent; provides a benchmark for translational research scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-college public health science center (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, dentistry) with a comparable statewide workforce-development mission and grant-driven operating model.

TypeRegional player
Description

Texas-based osteopathic medical school with a community-focused mission; competes for osteopathic applicants and clinical training sites in the Texas primary-care market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-college osteopathic-focused health sciences university with schools of osteopathic medicine, dentistry, and health sciences; comparable mission mix and emphasis on producing community-based clinicians.

TypeRegional player
Description

Multi-college osteopathic medicine university with comparable medical and health-sciences program breadth; provides a non-Texas benchmark for similar-sized osteopathic-focused health science universities.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Tarrant County's primary public hospital system and existing UNT Health clinical partner; competes for the same Fort Worth patient population and physician workforce while providing critical training-site capacity.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles6 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds3 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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University of North Texas Health Science Center

Academic Medical Centerunthsc.edu

University of North Texas Health Science Center firmographics

Firmographics
Name
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Legal name
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Website
https://unthsc.edu
Company type
Public
Founded year
1970
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

University of North Texas Health Science Center industry classification

Industry
Product category
Academic Medical Center
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYEDAHAGAH
Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)
Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities
SECONDARYHLAFAGAK
Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics
Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers
SECONDARYEDALAFAL
Student Health Insurance & Benefits Administration
Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Keywords

  • Health science education
  • Osteopathic medicine training
  • Biomedical research
  • Clinical healthcare services
  • Medical library services

Where University of North Texas Health Science Center is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Fort Worth
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

University of North Texas Health Science Center business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Tuition and Educational Programs: Revenue from degree programs across four colleges including medical, biomedical, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions programs
  2. Federal and State Grants: Grant funding from Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Justice, and other federal agencies supporting healthcare workforce training and research programs
  3. Patient Care Services: Clinical revenue from 13 primary and specialty care clinics providing patient-centered healthcare services
  4. Economic Development Programs: Support programs for small businesses in biotech industries, funded by county grants

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualTuition varies by program and residency status

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center product offering

Product offering

Core offering

UNT Health is a public health science university operating four colleges (Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Nursing) that delivers degree programs in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. It conducts translational biomedical research and operates the UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, a network of 13 primary and specialty care clinics. The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports research and education, and also operates the federally funded NNLM Region 3 program across seven states.

Product overview

UNT Health (University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth) is a health science university operating as a unified institution organized around three core mission areas: health education (four colleges — Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Nursing), health research (multiple specialized research centers and institutes), and health services (a clinical practice group with 13 primary and specialty care clinics). Supporting the research mission is the Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library, which provides digital scholarship services, literature search support, systematic review assistance, and access to licensed databases. Gibson D. Lewis Library also operates the federally-funded Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 3 (NNLM R3) serving a seven-state region. A partner library, JPS Medical Library at JPS Health Network, extends these resources to clinical staff. The portfolio also includes subject-specific research guides and point-of-care clinical tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM): College specializing in osteopathic medical education
  • College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
  • College of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • College of Nursing
  • UNT Health Clinical Practice Group
  • Gibson D. Lewis Library
  • NNLM Region 3

Products and services

  • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) Osteopathic medical degree program training future physicians with a patient-centered, whole-person approach to care. For prospective medical students pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
  • College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Graduate education and research programs in biomedical and translational sciences. For prospective graduate students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in biomedical research fields.
  • College of Pharmacy and Health Professions Degree programs in pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and other allied health professions. For students pursuing careers as pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other health professionals.
  • College of Nursing Nursing education programs producing nursing professionals. For prospective nursing students pursuing degrees in nursing practice.
  • UNT Health Clinical Practice Group Network of 13 primary and specialty care clinics providing patient-centered healthcare across pediatrics, family medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, performing arts medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and neuropsychology. For patients and community members seeking healthcare services.
  • Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library Health sciences library providing research support, digital scholarship services, literature searches, systematic review assistance, interlibrary loan, and access to hundreds of licensed medical and scientific databases and journals. For UNT Health students, faculty, researchers, and clinical staff.
  • Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 3 (NNLM R3) Federally-funded regional medical library program offering grants, education, and outreach services to advance medicine and public health through increased access to health information across seven states (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). For healthcare professionals, librarians, patients, and the general public.
  • JPS Medical Library Partner medical library at JPS Health Network providing literature searches, article requests, clinical engagement services, and access to point-of-care and clinical resources. For JPS Health Network clinicians, staff, and trainees.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 25,000+ annual library visits at JPS Medical Library
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use University of North Texas Health Science Center

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • WE HAIL Collaborative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024Workforce Enhancement in Healthy Aging and Independent Living (WE HAIL) Collaborative involving multiple academic, healthcare, and community organizations training healthcare professionals in age-friendly and dementia care across Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 3 (NNLM R3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGibson D. Lewis Health Science Library serves as the designated Regional Medical Library for NNLM Region 3, which covers Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The partnership aims to advance medicine and improve public health through increased access to health information.
  • JPS Health Network - John S. Marietta Memorial Medical LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership library providing health information resources to JPS Health Network clinicians and staff, with JPS Medical Library staff following UNT Health Fort Worth holiday schedules.
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Community OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborations with DFW community organizations for healthcare workforce training, research initiatives, and student clinical rotations.
  • Pottsboro LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth Community of Practice partnership supporting libraries and non-profits in creating and managing telehealth services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Texas-based public academic health science center operating schools of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions, with a comparable multi-mission footprint across West Texas and a similar grant-driven funding model.
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Direct Texas public peer institution offering medical, dental, nursing, and health professions schools with a sizable clinical practice footprint, comparable multi-college structure, and similar state appropriations model.
  • Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Texas-based osteopathic medical school with a similar community-oriented, primary-care-focused training mission; competes for applicants and primary-care workforce-training grants in the same state.
  • Texas A&M University Health Science Center: Multi-college public health science center (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, dentistry) with a comparable statewide workforce-development mission and grant-driven operating model.
  • A.T. Still University: Multi-college osteopathic-focused health sciences university with schools of osteopathic medicine, dentistry, and health sciences; comparable mission mix and emphasis on producing community-based clinicians.

Broad incumbents

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: Larger, more research-intensive Texas academic medical center with overlapping medical education, biomedical research, and clinical care; competes for faculty, students, and grants in the same DFW-adjacent market.
  • Baylor College of Medicine: Houston-based private academic medical center that competes with UNT Health for Texas medical students, NIH funding, and clinical talent; provides a benchmark for translational research scale.
  • JPS Health Network: Tarrant County's primary public hospital system and existing UNT Health clinical partner; competes for the same Fort Worth patient population and physician workforce while providing critical training-site capacity.

Regional players

  • University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine: Texas-based osteopathic medical school with a community-focused mission; competes for osteopathic applicants and clinical training sites in the Texas primary-care market.
  • Kansas City University: Multi-college osteopathic medicine university with comparable medical and health-sciences program breadth; provides a non-Texas benchmark for similar-sized osteopathic-focused health science universities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

University of North Texas Health Science Center social profiles

Digital presence

University of North Texas Health Science Center financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

University of North Texas Health Science Center leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

University of North Texas Health Science Center funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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University of North Texas Health Science Center M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about University of North Texas Health Science Center

What does University of North Texas Health Science Center do?

UNT Health is a public health science university operating four colleges (Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Nursing) that delivers degree programs in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. It conducts translational biomedical research and operates the UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, a network of 13 primary and specialty care clinics. The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports research and education, and also operates the federally funded NNLM Region 3 program across seven states.

Is University of North Texas Health Science Center a public or private company?

University of North Texas Health Science Center is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was University of North Texas Health Science Center founded?

University of North Texas Health Science Center was founded in 1970. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is University of North Texas Health Science Center based?

University of North Texas Health Science Center is headquartered in Fort Worth, United States, in the North America region.

How does University of North Texas Health Science Center make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Tuition and Educational Programs are the primary driver. The others are federal and State Grants, patient Care Services and economic Development Programs.

Who are University of North Texas Health Science Center's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center and A.T. Still University. Broad incumbents are University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine and JPS Health Network. Regional players are University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and Kansas City University.

Does University of North Texas Health Science Center have an API?

No public API is recorded for University of North Texas Health Science Center.

What industry is University of North Texas Health Science Center in?

University of North Texas Health Science Center's product category is Academic Medical Center. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAGAH, Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.), with a secondary code of HLAFAGAK, Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics. Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

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YahooYears after Jason Landry vanished, DNA helps bring answers to familyThe University of North Texas Health's Center for Human Identification used DNA analysis to identify skeletal remains of Jason Landry, who vanished in 2020. The center's access to CODIS enabled the connection, and the team encourages families to provide DNA samples for missing-person cases.United States Senate Committee on Armed ServicesCornyn: DFW to Receive $2.3M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve CrimesU.S. Senator John Cornyn announced federal grants totaling $2,344,735 awarded to Dallas County, Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center to reduce DNA testing backlogs, including rape kits. The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Justice's Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program and was authorized under the Debbie Smith Act. Senator Cornyn emphasized that DNA evidence is a critical tool for prosecutors to deliver justice for crime victims and hold perpetrators accountable.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthA.I. simulations help train future doctorsHealth students at the University of North Texas are utilizing artificial intelligence-powered virtual exam rooms to enhance their medical training. This initiative introduces cutting-edge simulations designed to prepare future doctors for clinical scenarios in a controlled digital environment. The program represents a localized adoption of advanced educational technology within the region's healthcare sector.UnthscHSC awarded $5 million grant to improve age friendly, dementia friendly careThe University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been awarded the first $1 million of a five-year, $5 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to enhance geriatric workforce training. The funding supports the WE HAIL Collaborative, a partnership involving 13 organizations across Texas and Oklahoma aimed at improving age-friendly and dementia-friendly care for older adults. The initiative focuses on addressing workforce shortages and training gaps in rural, tribal, and underserved communities through various educational programs.UnthscHSC awarded $2 million by Tarrant County to spur economic growthTarrant County awarded a $2 million grant to the University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) to fund its Next SBIR Phase 0 Program. This initiative aims to guide local emerging technology companies in applying for federal Small Business Innovation Research funding, with a goal of generating over 100 proposals that are expected to return $18 million in federal funds to the region.PR NewswireCME Activity Targets Opioid Epidemic Through Adaptive LearningRockpointe, in collaboration with the University of North Texas, CogBooks, and O'Donnell Learn, launched an adaptive-learning continuing medical education program to help clinicians manage opioid prescriptions more effectively. The initiative aims to educate 10,000 clinicians on FDA guidelines for pain management and mitigate issues related to misuse and addiction through tailored educational pathways.PR NewswireNew North Texas Genome Center to provide massive DNA sequencing capability for regional biotech and medical researchThe University of Texas at Arlington and the University of North Texas Health Science Center launched the North Texas Genome Center on the UTA campus in March 2018, bringing massive DNA sequencing capabilities to North Texas. The center features five NovaSeq6000 gene sequencing systems from Illumina and will serve academic and corporate researchers across Texas and the surrounding six-state region, offering faster and lower-cost whole genome sequencing. The partnership aims to boost regional biotech growth, advance precision medicine research, and generate economic impact through patents, licensing, and startup creation.PR NewswirePilot Project at Brookdale Assisted Living Communities Reduces Hospital AdmissionsBrookdale Senior Living completed a three-year pilot program funded by a $7.3 million CMS Health Innovations Challenge grant, in partnership with the University of North Texas Health Science Center and Florida Atlantic University, to reduce avoidable hospital admissions among seniors. The program adapted the INTERACT quality improvement tool for 46 assisted living and 26 skilled nursing communities, resulting in a 17% reduction in hospital admissions for assisted living residents and a 16% reduction for skilled nursing residents, with total cost of care in skilled nursing decreasing 13%. Brookdale is now examining expanding the program to additional assisted living communities, while the INTERACT tools remain publicly available through Florida Atlantic University.TechCrunchStudy: Texting while driving responsible for 16,000 deaths in 6 yearsThe University of North Texas Health Science Center analyzed traffic data from the Fatality Accident Reporting System alongside texting data from the FCC and CTIA, concluding that texting while driving was responsible for 16,141 deaths between 2001 and 2007. The study found that the percentage of all traffic deaths caused by distracted driving rose from 11% in 1999 to 16% in 2008, coinciding with cell phone ownership increasing from one-third of Americans to 91% and monthly text messages surging from 1 million to 110 million. The researchers recommend legislative measures or software changes to address the issue, noting that appeals to individual drivers are unlikely to be effective.