University of Texas Southwestern Labs: Where Breakthroughs Happen

Dr. van Oers is combining clinical observations with basic research to uncover the causes of genetic immune diseases. Understanding these inborn genetic errors could transform care and improve the lives of people with immunodeficiencies.

Can the nervous system be repaired? Dr. Zhang is pioneering research into the remarkable plasticity of the nervous system. His work on cellular reprogramming could uncover ways to repair and regenerate the central nervous system.

Dr. Huang’s work is stopping leukemia cells in their tracks. Her work is opening new possibilities for safer, more effective treatments for blood disorders.

Mitochondrial diseases affect approximately 1 in every 5,000 newborns, making them some of the most common genetic diseases. By uncovering how these organelles work and fail, Dr. Mishra aims to discover innovative therapies and tools that could help these children live long and healthy lives.

Dr. Hendrixson is driven to understand how bacteria grow, move, and thrive in their environments – including inside a human host! His work is offering new insights that could inform treatments and next-gen prevention strategies for infection.