Developer docs
API playgroundTry for free, no card

Search company profiles

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Full company profile

uuid003nh8a

Namestring
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Legal namestring
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Websiteurl
gsbs.uth.edu
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearstring
-
Descriptiontext

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a public graduate school jointly administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, located within the Texas Medical Center in Houston. It offers PhD programs across nine specializations (Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology, plus Medical Physics), specialized MS programs in Genetic Counseling and Medical Physics, an Individualized MS in Biomedical Sciences, and a combined MD/PhD program delivered with McGovern Medical School, MD Anderson, and the Center for Clinical Translational Sciences.

The school draws on more than 600 faculty from both parent institutions and supports an annual research expenditure base exceeding $476 million, placing the combined MD Anderson–UTHealth Houston enterprise 25th among NIH-funded institutions. Its facilities include classrooms, conference rooms, a computer lab, and the Schissler Library within the Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building (BSRB) at MD Anderson, with IT-supported distance learning and video conferencing across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Polycom/Cisco Spark. Notable affiliated research includes BetaBart, a first-in-class B7-H3 antibody radio-theranostic using Lutetium-177, developed in partnership with Radiopharm Theranostics and currently in Phase I/II clinical trial (NCT07189871).

GSBS generates revenue through tuition and fees (governed by UTHealth and UT System policies), research grants and sponsored programs (NIH and federal funding routed largely through parent institutions), and institutional support from MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston. Admissions are managed through the ApplyUTH and myUTH portals, with recruitment across national and international student pools and financial assistance via fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships. The student body is distributed across multiple PhD and MS programs — for example, the Cancer Biology Program enrolls approximately 70 students with 120 affiliated faculty, and the Genetics & Epigenetics Program enrolls roughly 50 students.

Short descriptiontext

Joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston in the Texas Medical Center, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD programs in biomedical sciences to prospective students pursuing research careers.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersHouston, United States
HQ citystring
Houston
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices8 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
biomedical research education, graduate school programs, phd biomedical sciences, cancer biology research, medical physics training
Industry2 codes
1Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based)
CodeEDAHAGAIPrimaryYes
2Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs)
CodeEDAHAAACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Scientific Research and Development Services5417
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Educational Services8200
  • Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research8731
Product category
Higher Education / Graduate Biomedical Sciences
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Tuition and Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Graduate school generates revenue through tuition and fees charged to enrolled PhD, MS, and MD/PhD students. Financial assistance including fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships are available.

gsbs.uth.edu
2Research Grants and Sponsored Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Faculty research expenditures totaled over $476 million. Combined, UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson rank 25th among NIH research-funded institutions. Federal and institutional grant funding supports the school's research enterprise.

gsbs.uth.edu
3Institutional Support
TypeManaged Services
Description

Administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, receiving institutional funding and support from both parent organizations and the broader Texas Medical Center ecosystem.

gsbs.uth.edu
Marketing channels9 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

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

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD degree programs in biomedical sciences including Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology, Medical Physics, and Genetic Counseling. The institution delivers doctoral and master's research training through coursework, mentored research, and access to Texas Medical Center facilities, supported by over 600 faculty members and more than $476 million in research expenditures.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Research expenditures exceeding $476 million from faculty
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is a collaborative graduate education institution administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, offering PhD programs (Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology), MS programs (Thesis Based, Genetic Counseling, Medical Physics, Individualized MS in Biomedical Sciences), and MD/PhD programs. The school provides research training with over 600 faculty members and research expenditures exceeding $476 million, ranked 25th among NIH-funded institutions. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the institution supports students through IT services, career development, student wellness programs, and specialized research facilities including access to TMC Library and MD Anderson Research Medical Library.

Product and service1 record
1PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences
CategoryPhD Degree Programs
Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-21
Description

MD Anderson Cancer Center will be fully integrated into UT Austin's new campus to deliver coordinated oncology care as part of the UT Dell Medical Center project — a comprehensive tech-native academic medical center backed by a $750M gift from Michael and Susan Dell.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-04-01
Description

GSBS researchers developed a first-in-class B7-H3 antibody radio-theranostic (BetaBart) through a partnership with Radiopharm Theranostics via Radiopharm Ventures, LLC. The partnership enabled advancement of the investigational drug into Phase I/II clinical trial (NCT07189871) following promising preclinical results showing tumor shrinkage and immune memory initiation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the two parent institutions administering GSBS. Faculty, classrooms, and laboratories are drawn from MD Anderson, providing cancer research expertise and clinical resources. Both MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston are accredited by SACSCOC.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

UTHealth Houston is one of the two parent institutions administering GSBS. Faculty, classrooms, and laboratories are drawn from UTHealth Houston, including McGovern Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Dentistry, and School of Biomedical Informatics. Combined with MD Anderson, UTHealth Houston ranks 25th among NIH research-funded institutions.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

McGovern Medical School is a key UTHealth Houston entity participating in the MD/PhD program alongside GSBS, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Center for Clinical Translational Sciences.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

CCTS participates in the MD/PhD program alongside GSBS, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and McGovern Medical School, supporting translational research training.

7The Texas Medical Center (TMC)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

GSBS is located in The Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical center with 61 institutions, 106,000 employees, and over 160,000 daily visitors. This ecosystem provides GSBS students with access to boundless scientific resources and expertise across institutions.

gsbs.uth.edu
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Both MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston are accredited by SACSCOC, the regional accreditor for institutions in the southern United States.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat5 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

Each record includes

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

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

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

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration14 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles15 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
Compliance3 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

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

Investors

Each record includes

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

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

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

Investment

Each record includes

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Higher Education / Graduate Biomedical Sciencesgsbs.uth.edu

Joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston in the Texas Medical Center, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD programs in biomedical sciences to prospective students pursuing research careers.

What UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences does

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a public graduate school jointly administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, located within the Texas Medical Center in Houston. It offers PhD programs across nine specializations (Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology, plus Medical Physics), specialized MS programs in Genetic Counseling and Medical Physics, an Individualized MS in Biomedical Sciences, and a combined MD/PhD program delivered with McGovern Medical School, MD Anderson, and the Center for Clinical Translational Sciences.

The school draws on more than 600 faculty from both parent institutions and supports an annual research expenditure base exceeding $476 million, placing the combined MD Anderson–UTHealth Houston enterprise 25th among NIH-funded institutions. Its facilities include classrooms, conference rooms, a computer lab, and the Schissler Library within the Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building (BSRB) at MD Anderson, with IT-supported distance learning and video conferencing across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Polycom/Cisco Spark. Notable affiliated research includes BetaBart, a first-in-class B7-H3 antibody radio-theranostic using Lutetium-177, developed in partnership with Radiopharm Theranostics and currently in Phase I/II clinical trial (NCT07189871).

GSBS generates revenue through tuition and fees (governed by UTHealth and UT System policies), research grants and sponsored programs (NIH and federal funding routed largely through parent institutions), and institutional support from MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston. Admissions are managed through the ApplyUTH and myUTH portals, with recruitment across national and international student pools and financial assistance via fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships. The student body is distributed across multiple PhD and MS programs — for example, the Cancer Biology Program enrolls approximately 70 students with 120 affiliated faculty, and the Genetics & Epigenetics Program enrolls roughly 50 students.

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences firmographics

Firmographics
Name
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Legal name
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Website
https://gsbs.uth.edu
Company type
Public
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
Joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston in the Texas Medical Center, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD programs in biomedical sciences to prospective students pursuing research careers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education / Graduate Biomedical Sciences
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
akta.pro primary industry
Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)
akta.pro secondary industry
Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

Keywords

  • Biomedical research education
  • Graduate school programs
  • Phd biomedical sciences
  • Cancer biology research
  • Medical physics training

Where UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Houston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences business model

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

Revenue model

  1. Tuition and Fees: Graduate school generates revenue through tuition and fees charged to enrolled PhD, MS, and MD/PhD students. Financial assistance including fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships are available.
  2. Research Grants and Sponsored Programs: Faculty research expenditures totaled over $476 million. Combined, UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson rank 25th among NIH research-funded institutions. Federal and institutional grant funding supports the school's research enterprise.
  3. Institutional Support: Administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, receiving institutional funding and support from both parent organizations and the broader Texas Medical Center ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD degree programs in biomedical sciences including Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology, Medical Physics, and Genetic Counseling. The institution delivers doctoral and master's research training through coursework, mentored research, and access to Texas Medical Center facilities, supported by over 600 faculty members and more than $476 million in research expenditures.

Product overview

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is a collaborative graduate education institution administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, offering PhD programs (Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology), MS programs (Thesis Based, Genetic Counseling, Medical Physics, Individualized MS in Biomedical Sciences), and MD/PhD programs. The school provides research training with over 600 faculty members and research expenditures exceeding $476 million, ranked 25th among NIH-funded institutions. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the institution supports students through IT services, career development, student wellness programs, and specialized research facilities including access to TMC Library and MD Anderson Research Medical Library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences

Quantifiable outcome

  • Research expenditures exceeding $476 million from faculty
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • UT Austin (The University of Texas at Austin)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026MD Anderson Cancer Center will be fully integrated into UT Austin's new campus to deliver coordinated oncology care as part of the UT Dell Medical Center project — a comprehensive tech-native academic medical center backed by a $750M gift from Michael and Susan Dell.
  • Radiopharm Theranostics / Radiopharm Ventures, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025GSBS researchers developed a first-in-class B7-H3 antibody radio-theranostic (BetaBart) through a partnership with Radiopharm Theranostics via Radiopharm Ventures, LLC. The partnership enabled advancement of the investigational drug into Phase I/II clinical trial (NCT07189871) following promising preclinical results showing tumor shrinkage and immune memory initiation.
  • MD Anderson Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the two parent institutions administering GSBS. Faculty, classrooms, and laboratories are drawn from MD Anderson, providing cancer research expertise and clinical resources. Both MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston are accredited by SACSCOC.
  • UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTHealth Houston is one of the two parent institutions administering GSBS. Faculty, classrooms, and laboratories are drawn from UTHealth Houston, including McGovern Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Dentistry, and School of Biomedical Informatics. Combined with MD Anderson, UTHealth Houston ranks 25th among NIH research-funded institutions.
  • McGovern Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcGovern Medical School is a key UTHealth Houston entity participating in the MD/PhD program alongside GSBS, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Center for Clinical Translational Sciences.
  • Center for Clinical Translational Sciences (CCTS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCTS participates in the MD/PhD program alongside GSBS, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and McGovern Medical School, supporting translational research training.
  • The Texas Medical Center (TMC)coreOthersGSBS is located in The Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical center with 61 institutions, 106,000 employees, and over 160,000 daily visitors. This ecosystem provides GSBS students with access to boundless scientific resources and expertise across institutions.
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)minorOthersBoth MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston are accredited by SACSCOC, the regional accreditor for institutions in the southern United States.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences social profiles

Digital presence

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

What does UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences do?

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a joint graduate school administered by MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, offering PhD, MS, and MD/PhD degree programs in biomedical sciences including Cancer Biology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular & Translational Biology, Neuroscience, Quantitative Sciences, Therapeutics & Pharmacology, Medical Physics, and Genetic Counseling. The institution delivers doctoral and master's research training through coursework, mentored research, and access to Texas Medical Center facilities, supported by over 600 faculty members and more than $476 million in research expenditures.

Is UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences a public or private company?

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences founded?

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences was founded in -1. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences based?

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.

How does UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Tuition and Fees are the primary driver. The others are research Grants and Sponsored Programs and institutional Support.

Does UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have an API?

No public API is recorded for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

What industry is UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in?

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences's product category is Higher Education / Graduate Biomedical Sciences. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAGAI, Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based), with a secondary code of EDAHAAAC, Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs). Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

Unlock the full company data

50 free credits on sign-up, no credit card required.

Contact sales
Live signals
Asumag$1 billion gift will launch UT Dell Medical Center and advanced research campusMichael and Susan Dell have committed $1 billion to the University of Texas at Austin to establish the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center. The new AI-enabled academic medical center, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, is scheduled to break ground in 2026 and open in 2030, integrating with the existing UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. This philanthropic gift also supports undergraduate scholarships, student housing, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center.FingerlakesdailynewsMarilyn Kolar Obituary — Vero Beach, NYMarilyn Kolar, a 79-year-old project manager and breast cancer advocate, passed away in Vero Beach, FL, on May 30, 2026, following a 38-year battle with the disease. She is survived by her family and was recognized for her long-term fundraising efforts for breast cancer research through the American Cancer Society. Her obituary acknowledges medical staff at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and VNA Hospice for their care.Mirage NewsScientists Identify Arthritis Triggers After ImmunotherapyA study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that inflammatory arthritis occurring as a side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors behaves like an immune-memory disease, with certain immune cell populations potentially serving as biomarkers for targeted therapies. The research identified two specific immune cell populations—inflammatory CD8 T cells and specialized CD4 T cells co-expressing PD-1 and CXCL13—that were present during both initial and recurring arthritis flares in six patients analyzed. Approximately 20% to 50% of patients experience recurrent arthritis flares after immunotherapy, with subsequent episodes often being more severe than initial ones.MdandersonWhat is trauma-informed care?The article explains the principles of trauma-informed care within the context of cancer treatment, emphasizing how healthcare providers can recognize and respond to patient trauma to prevent re-traumatization. It outlines core strategies such as ensuring safety, empowering patient choice, and maintaining transparency to build trust during medical interactions. The piece highlights UT MD Anderson's adoption of these practices to better support patients dealing with the psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis.MdandersonUT MD Anderson names Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officerUT MD Anderson named Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer, effective June 1, after serving ad interim since January 1. He will oversee the institution's laboratory and clinical research enterprise, having accelerated key strategies and strengthened research communication. Koong has led a NCI-funded laboratory and served as division head of Radiation Oncology.MdandersonTips for using AI to find cancer informationUT MD Anderson experts provide guidelines for patients seeking cancer information via AI tools, emphasizing the need to verify medical data due to potential inaccuracies. The advice includes confirming findings with care teams and using AI only as a starting point rather than a sole source.MdandersonCancer researcher: The day I celebrated my graduation during the COVID-19 pandemicRolando Vedia, a graduate researcher at MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, completed his master's thesis and began doctoral studies virtually due to laboratory closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. He celebrated his graduation in person at Minute Maid Park in May 2021 after transitioning from remote work to on-site bench science research. Vedia continues his doctoral work in Dr. Jeffrey Molldrem’s lab focusing on CAR T cell therapies for acute myeloid leukemia.MdandersonA cancer survivor's guide to sun safetyUT MD Anderson Cancer Center provides sun safety guidelines for cancer survivors, highlighting that individuals with a history of skin cancer face an increased risk of developing secondary cancers. The article emphasizes the importance of strict UV protection measures, such as using broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoiding indoor tanning, while noting recent regulatory actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding tanning bed safety.