Top 5%
Among the world’s leading research universities
A primary driver of San Antonio’s $44.1 B health care and biosciences sector
$44.1B
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
Top 50 Medical School in the Nation
$413M
South Texas’s largest research institution, annual research portfolio of $413M
$142.8M
National Institutes of Health funding (2024)
Nation’s fastest-rising institutions
for research output
1 of only 71 National Institute of Cancer designated Cancer Centers in the nation
Over 600 clinical research projects conducted
and ongoing from 2020 to 2025
UT Health San Antonio is at the forefront of research excellence — boldly addressing the most urgent health challenges, driving economic growth and revolutionizing the future of patient care.
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Where discoveries offer new hope in overcoming cancer
Cancer Research
Every day, we’re advancing research to bring more promising clinical trials, targeted therapies and treatment options to help people survive cancer and thrive.
Where pioneering research in Alzheimer’s and dementia works to restore lives
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research
Our mission goes beyond the science, it’s about saving memories, preserving dignity, extending independence and ultimately giving people more time to live a full and healthy life.
The groundbreaking discoveries that our investigators are making have a global impact not only on advancing scientific knowledge, but also in delivering novel solutions to human diseases that at present have no cures.
Manzoor Bhat, PhD, MS
Vice Dean for Research and Distinguished Chair in Neurosciences at the University’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.
Where groundbreaking diabetes research is leading to people living longer, complication-free lives
Diabetes Research
Our goal is to enable people with metabolic conditions to live each day with renewed confidence and hope for the future by finding new ways to detect, treat and prevent the life-altering effects of diabetes.
Where transformational research in dentistry goes beyond improving smiles
Dentistry Research
Our dentists are also researchers and scientists who work to revolutionize oral health care by regenerating teeth and bone, developing new drugs to treat pain and advancing global and community oral health.
Where innovative research works to elevate health across entire communities
Substance Use Research
Our researchers are advancing evidence-based treatments for substance use, exploring new medications, therapies and tools to support recovery and improve lives across Texas.
