UT MD Anderson in Austin

UT MD Anderson will expand its mission to end cancer by bringing world-class oncology care to UT Dell Medical Center in Austin, Texas.  Our partnership with the University of Texas at Austin will provide expertise and compassionate care close to home for millions of Central Texans.

A new chapter in UT MD Anderson’s mission

 

People everywhere depend on UT MD Anderson to set the highest standard of cancer care, helping to save lives and to transform the patient experience. To extend this level of care to as many patients as possible, UT MD Anderson is bringing highly specialized oncology care to Austin at UT Dell Medical Center. The clinical partnership  is expected to welcome its first patients by 2030, extending our world-class care model beyond Houston — expanding disease expertise, groundbreaking research operations, clinical trials access and unmatched compassionate care throughout Texas. Two cities, one mission: End cancer.

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Fulfilling an unmet health care need in the region

 

Central Texas faces an unmet need for comprehensive cancer care. The region’s surging population and fragmented medical infrastructure limit access to specialized services. UT MD Anderson’s expansion to Austin directly supports our strategic goal of extending expert care and making it easier for patients and families to access our world-class services.

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Designed for healing; driven by excellence

Powered by collaboration 

Austin’s entrepreneurial energy fuels innovation. Our partnership with UT Austin and proximity to leading research institutions and industry partners will accelerate breakthroughs in diagnostics, bioengineering and digital health.

 

Facilities that promote healing

Every detail of this expansion will prioritize the patient experience through thoughtful design, art that comforts and inspires, and technologies that improve efficiency and outcomes. 

 

Multidisciplinary, leading-edge care 

Our presence in Austin will fully integrate with UT Austin care teams, ensuring that prevention, diagnostic and treatment services are carefully coordinated to be complementary and convenient.

Redefining

Creating the future of cancer care together

 

UT MD Anderson is working with The University of Texas System, UT Austin and UT Dell Medical Center leadership to shape this new chapter in Austin. As planning continues, patient experience remains the top priority. Philanthropy is essential to the project’s success. Every dollar invested in this expansion allows UT MD Anderson to expand capacity while preserving critical funding for research and patient programs.

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“Nobody does cancer treatment quite like UT MD Anderson.”

Austin resident Jamie Chandlee has been in remission for 16 years after seeking treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma at  UT MD Anderson. Find out why she’s excited to know that UT MD Anderson will soon be closer to home.

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UT MD Anderson’s expansion into Austin strengthens our commitment to provide accessible cancer care for those in Texas and beyond. Your support will help bring the best in cancer treatment, research and compassion to a new community — extending hope and healing to all.

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