Breadth & Partnerships
Interdisciplinary researchers integrate compelling opportunities in basic science, applied clinical work, community-based interventions and policy studies. Efforts within TIDAL span a full continuum, involving cell and animal models, human research, clinical interventions, prevention and end-of-life care. Faculty from the College of Natural Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, Cockrell School of Engineering, Dell Medical School, School of Nursing, Moody College of Communications, LBJ School of Public Affairs and School of Social Work drive advances across a vast breadth of research areas.
Dementia & Cancer Care
The University of Texas at Austin and its world-class academic medical center are integrating academic and research initiatives across The University of Texas at Austin and at a new UT MD Anderson Cancer Center facility set to open in Austin. Texas voters have approved multi-billion-dollar, decade-long investments at the state to support research and prevention initiatives pertaining to both cancer and dementia.
Technology & Innovation
With its thriving tech industry, longstanding partnerships and one of the leading research universities in the country in UT, Austin is a prime location for translational research in aging, dementia and longevity. Our experts have leveraged opportunities in their fields to build a multi-pronged ecosystem for innovation and discovery unlike anyplace else in the world.
Dive Deeper
UT News
9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research
From studying how technology can help treat memory problems, to developing therapies to remove abnormal brain proteins, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
UT News
Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
University researchers are developing the next big breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions.
