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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

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UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine

The OriGen Health Research Center will mine a massive biobank of genetic, clinical and epidemiological information to develop customized disease treatments.

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Cockrell School of Engineering

Pharmacoengineering Program Enables Advanced Drug Development and Delivery

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin have a new opportunity to revolutionize how medicines are developed and delivered.

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Gurley Investment Will Sustain Texas Robotics’ Undergraduate Program as Leader

A matching gift from venture capitalist Bill Gurley supports the first undergraduate robotics program in the country admitting freshmen.

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Andreas Matouschek Named Interim Dean as David Vanden Bout Steps in at Provost’s Office

Matouschek, previously associate dean for research and facilities, will lead the College of Natural Sciences.

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NSF Grant Establishes Center to Develop Self-Replicating Materials

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability.

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Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery

The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.

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UT Vaccine Scientist Will Be Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame

McLellan, who will be inducted in Washington, D.C. on May 8, is among the youngest new inductees in hall of fame history.

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McDonald Observatory

New Energy Industry Guidelines Help Protect Night Sky

The Dark for the Park Alliance released lighting guidelines for New Mexico’s oil and gas industry, which will benefit McDonald Observatory.

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UT Saw Huge Research Gains, Launched Education Initiatives During Its ‘Year of AI’

2024 was a record-breaking year in UT Austin research, education and service involving artificial intelligence.

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