UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research Announced
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott announced the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research, a new medical education and research facility in Austin, Texas, developed in partnership with UT and MD Anderson. The announcement emphasised Texas's ambition to lead the nation in healthcare innovation and expand access to personalised medical treatment. No regulatory obligations or compliance requirements were created by this announcement.
What changed
Governor Abbott announced the establishment of the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research in Austin, a new facility intended to advance medical education and research under a partnership between UT and MD Anderson. The announcement highlighted Texas's goal to become a national leader in healthcare innovation and expand personalised medical treatment options for patients.
The announcement is informational in nature and does not create any regulatory obligations, compliance deadlines, or enforcement actions. No legislation, rule, or guidance was enacted. Entities in the healthcare and higher education sectors may monitor for future programme details or funding opportunities arising from this initiative.
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Governor Abbott Announces New UT Dell Campus For Advanced Research
April 21, 2026 | Austin, Texas
| Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today joined The University of Texas (UT) to announce the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research. This new medical education and research facility in Austin will further solidify Texas' standing as a national leader in medical advancement.
"The future of healthcare starts right here, right now," said Governor Abbott. "Through this new campus and medical center, Texas will lead America in healthcare innovation. The next generation of medical breakthroughs will take place in Central Texas. More patients will have access to better healthcare that is uniquely tailored to their own personal needs."
During his remarks, Governor Abbott emphasized that the partnership between UT and MD Anderson will greatly impact the future of medical research and healthcare for Texans through the creation of a new state-of-the-art care facility. He also noted that through facilities like the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research, the state will jumpstart advanced medical research and increase access to critical treatment options. Additionally, the Governor underscored the importance of quality healthcare and expanding our medical workforce.
The Governor was joined by Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, Dell Foundation Board Chair Susan Dell, UT Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, UT-Austin President Jim Davis, Dell Medical School Dean and UT Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Claudia Lucchinetti, UT MD Anderson President Peter Pisters, and other education and medical leaders.
Additional photos of the event will be provided here when available.
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