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Houston Methodist researchers are studying the novel coronavirus disease 2019. Read more...

At Houston Methodist, fostering innovations with the potential for clinical application is at the very heart of what we do. Our interdisciplinary teams of clinicians and researchers are committed to streamlining the process of translating discoveries into treatments and cures for our patients.

 

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You can find our most recent annual report here: 2023 HMAI Annual Report

Novel medical technology for craniomaxillofacial surgery is cleared by FDA for market

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Houston Methodist recently reached a major milestone, receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market the AnatomicAligner, a novel, comprehensive software program used to improve planning for craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgeries. Learn more>

Houston Methodist is first to treat COVID-19 with convalescent plasma therapy

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Houston Methodist was the first in the nation to receive FDA approval to use convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients and the first to publish a peer-reviewed study on the therapy, revealing 19 of 25 critically ill patients showed improvement. Learn more>

 

Researchers Identify Protein To Aid With Glioblastomas

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In a recent study published in Nature Communications, Houston Methodist researchers, led by Kyuson Yun, PhD, associate professor of neurology, conducted a molecular analysis that identified a protein, S100A4, which could be a therapeutic target for restoring anti-tumor action of immune cells toward glioblastomas that have beguiled the immune system into protecting it.  Learn more>

Center for RNA Therapeutics Awarded Inno Fire Award

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The Center for RNA Therapeutics won the 2022 Houston Inno Fire Award from the Houston Business Journal for innovation in health care and life sciences. Learn more>

 

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 Houston Methodist scientists make surprising discovery pinpointing when good cholesterol becomes harmful
Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called “good” cholesterol -- high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.   Led by Henry J. Pownall, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry in medicine at the Houston...
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Monday, December 16, 2024 Houston Methodist, Rice University launch groundbreaking Digital Health Institute to transform the future of health care
Houston Methodist and Rice University have joined forces to establish the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.   This multi-year joint initiative unites Houston Methodist’s academic med...
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Friday, November 22, 2024 New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function
While it’s well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored. A new study by a team of researchers at Rice University and Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Re...
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