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UT Austin and Tec de Monterrey Launch Research Center to Advance Precision Medicine

Illustration of several strands of DNA showing their double helix shape

03/18/2025 - UT Austin and Tec de Monterrey have established the OriGen Health Research Center to leverage Latin America’s largest biobank and AI-driven analysis for advancing precision medicine. The collaboration includes faculty from UT’s College of Natural Sciences, Dell Medical School, and College of Pharmacy, with researchers applying machine learning and data science to genetic and clinical data. This work will enhance understanding of chronic diseases affecting Latino populations and develop targeted, data-driven healthcare solutions.