Message from Dean Alejandro Aballay
Welcome to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS). Our Graduate School has a distinguished history of fostering an innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary academic environment where students engage in basic, clinical, and translational scientific programs to advance discovery and improve human health.
GSBS draws its strength from the partnership between MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston, two nationally and internationally recognized institutions in the Texas Medical Center, and members of The University of Texas System. Through this partnership, students benefit from broad access to diverse faculty expertise, cutting-edge research programs, extensive research infrastructure, and graduate courses offered across TMC institutions.
In this catalog, you will find detailed information about our curriculum, research opportunities, academic programs, and the policies and procedures that guide our graduate school. We also encourage you to explore our website for additional information to help you design your academic and research pathway toward successful completion of your MS or PhD degree at our institution.
While the research landscape continues to evolve and resources may fluctuate, the need for rigorous scientific inquiry and thoughtful leadership has never been greater. What sustains our confidence is the strength of our community — students who persevere, faculty who invest their time and expertise, and mentors who provide steady support. At GSBS, we remain committed to investing in people, and in the long-term promise of scientific discovery. Through interdisciplinary training, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment, we prepare our graduates to navigate complexity, advance knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to the future of healthcare, science, and society.
Alejandro Aballay, PhD
Dean