Research

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Curiosity and persistence in the improvement of patient care and outcomes form the core of our academic mission.  With a wide variety of complementary research foci, strong recognized leadership and an aggressive group of faculty investigators, the Department of Surgery remains at the forefront of expanding surgical knowledge.

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Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR)

The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) at UTHealth Houston is dedicated to advancing trauma care through innovative research, focusing on improving outcomes for critically injured patients. CeTIR bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, driving forward new treatments and technologies in acute care surgery, emergency medicine, and critical care. Learn more about CeTIR.

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