From left: Omar Dzaye, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. and Daniel Yang, M.D.

The UT Southwestern Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research Program has selected two outstanding clinical investigators for the spring/summer 2024 application cycle. The Dean’s Scholar Program helps clinical scholars launch independent research careers by supporting their research time, training, providing career guidance, and mentorship. From a highly competitive applicant pool, the two new scholars are:

Omar Dzaye, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., who is finishing up a residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will join the UT Southwestern Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor this fall. Dr. Dzaye will study associations between physical fitness during young adulthood with their downstream risk of cardiovascular disease. This work will also include interventional and hybrid imaging techniques to better characterize patients’ CVD risk.

Daniel Yang, M.D., is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern. Dr. Yang’s research aims to develop artificial intelligence strategies to improve oncology care by personalizing radiotherapy mapping strategies that can be applied to patients with prostate cancer.

The next round of the Dean’s Clinical Research Scholar Program will accept applications for the winter session open Oct. 31 and close Jan. 10, 2025. Find full application details online.

We are pleased to introduce a new and improved Office of the Provost website. The enhanced layout provides a map of the office’s breadth and depth of services – including its leadership, structure, and focus areas. 

Within the Research section, faculty can easily access key services offered by the Provost Office. These include the Sponsored Programs Administration, grant incentives, and various scholar programs to facilitate funding, collaboration, and research growth.

The Faculty Resources section is an easy-access point for faculty to find information that will help them excel in their professional endeavors and personal lives. The page provides links to resources for faculty wellness, promotion & tenure, training opportunities, and faculty affairs. 

A new global navigation menu across utsouthwestern.edu includes a Faculty Resources tab at the top right of all pages, ensuring that finding what you need is just a click away.

We encourage you to bookmark these websites and visit them frequently. Each will be updated as new content is available. 

Our new eIRB system, the UTSW Electronic Tracking and Human Research Oversight System (ETHOS), will roll out December 2024! Designed to simplify research submissions and enhance the tracking process, UTSW ETHOS will provide a user-friendly experience. As part of the rollout, there will be opportunities for in-person training. To stay updated on key dates and to view user guides and how-to videos, visit the UTSW ETHOS SharePoint site. 

Apply for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship

The Clinical Informatics Fellowship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of clinical informatics. This two-year program is ideal for board-certified or board-eligible applicants who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program.

• Application Deadline: Sept. 30. Apply here.

Fourth Annual Texas Health Informatics Alliance Conference

The Fourth Annual Texas Health Informatics Alliance Conference will bring together the Health Informatics community in Texas. The event provides an opportunity to share, collaborate, and learn about the amazing work being done across our state. Join in person at the University of Texas at Arlington.

• Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. More information here.

Putting Together a Biorepository*

Please join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to help you navigate the resources and support for biorepository work at UT Southwestern. Featuring Heidi Jacobe, M.D., and Sneha Deodhar.

• Sept. 24, noon-1 p.m. Register here.

2024 New Faculty Research Forum

Each year, we gather to introduce recently appointed Assistant Professors to the UT Southwestern research community. With 14 speakers representing 11 departments and two schools, this year’s event promises to be a dynamic gathering. Join us to expand your network, exchange innovative ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of research at UT Southwestern.

•  Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Register here.

SEAK (K-Grant Writing) Workshop*

This program is designed for early-career faculty submitting a K01, K08, or K23 application in October. Participants need to be prepared to write the grant application at the beginning of the workshop. Space is limited.

• Application Deadline: Oct. 11
• Workshop Dates: Nov. 4 - Jan. 20

Prerequisites: Applicants should have a K award under development with a mentor in place or a K award that is being revised for resubmission. Apply here.



*Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program