Academic Spotlight
Academic Spotlight with University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) invites you to explore how we are catalyzing scientific breakthroughs through strategic collaborations. This webinar will spotlight UTMB’s core strengths and partnership opportunities across a spectrum of research domains—from global health security and high-maximum containment science at the Galveston National Laboratory to translational medicine, biomedical innovation, healthcare, integration of AI, and beyond. Attendees will learn how to engage with UTMB through ready-to-partner programs and emerging initiatives and gain practical insights into how we accelerate discovery and innovation through dynamic, multidisciplinary collaborations. Whether you're from academia, industry, or government, you'll come away with a clear path to partnership.
Date & Time
July 30, 2025
Speaker
Gene G. Olinger, PhD, MBA
Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Director, Galveston National Laboratory
Event Recap
Webinar Recap & Key Takeaways
Dr. Gene Olinger, Director of the Galveston National Lab (GNL), walked us through UTMB’s expansive capabilities—from foundational research to high-containment infectious disease work. Here’s a quick snapshot of what stood out:
World-Class Infrastructure: One of only two academic BSL-4 labs in the U.S., UTMB supports discovery, development, and licensure of countermeasures for high-consequence pathogens.
Unique Programs & Global Reach: From training NASA flight surgeons and supporting Antarctic medical operations to monitoring pathogens in ticks and mosquitoes, UTMB is deeply embedded in global health and biodefense.
Translational Strength: Their animal ICU program, AI-driven pathology, and Seeley Institutes for vaccines and drug discovery highlight UTMB’s ability to bridge basic science and real-world application.
Open for Collaboration: UTMB is actively seeking partnerships across diagnostics, MCMs, advanced modeling (e.g., MPS, organoids), and more. Their team can help shape proposals, co-develop tech, and accelerate innovation.
Want to connect with Dr. Olinger or the UTMB team? We’re happy to make introductions. Email Rick.Satcher@mtec-sc.org