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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (Uthealth Houston)

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Company Research Report: UTHealth Houston



Company Overview


  • Name: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

  • Mission: To educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health. The institution aims to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases while promoting individual health and community well-being.

  • Founded: No specific founding date is mentioned.

  • Key People: Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, serves as President. Other key figures are mentioned in specific research areas but not as top-level executives.

  • Headquarters: 7000 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030

  • Number of Employees: Over 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties.

  • Revenue: No specific revenue figures are provided.

  • Known For: UTHealth Houston is one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health centers, known for its integration of education, research, and clinical care. It is a stronghold for innovative health science education and research.


Products


  • What Products They Offer: As an academic health center, UTHealth Houston’s “products” are its educational programs, research initiatives, and clinical services. It does not have commercial products but offers a range of health-related services and educational programs.

  • High-Level Description of the Product: Services include education across seven schools of health sciences, comprehensive clinical care through UT Physicians, advanced dental care via UT Dentists, and impactful research spanning across multiple health disciplines.

  • Key Features of Each Product:

  • Education: Over 5,044 total students enrolled, with a high number of degree and certificate programs across its various schools.

  • Research: Highly funded research programs, with more than $309.5 million in research expenditures in FY23.

  • Clinical Services: Integral part of the Texas Medical Center, offering multi-specialty care across over 80 specialties. Known for its involvement in advanced clinical trials and health care provision for a diverse patient population.


Recent Developments


  • Recent Developments:

  • UTHealth Houston researchers have received significant grants, such as an $8.1 million NIH grant for studying skeletal stem cells in craniofacial bone diseases and deformities, and a $2.5 million grant to improve stroke patient outcomes.

  • First in Houston to administer Kisunla (donanemab-azbt), an FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatment.

  • Approval and launch of the UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, addressing Texas’ mental health care workforce gap.

  • New Products Launched: Not specified since the developments focus largely on services and research.

  • New Features Added to Existing Products: Expanded learning options with hybrid formats for education; integration of behavioral health into primary care through partnerships and telehealth services.

  • New Partnerships: Collaborations include participation in national health care consortia and with federal institutes, aiming for significant contributions in areas such as Alzheimer's research and mental health care training.


This report is based on the current information available about The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, focusing on key aspects of organization structure, services provided, and ongoing projects and developments. “No information is available” for the fields of specific founding details, individual revenue figures, or comprehensive lists of leadership beyond the president.