UT Unveils Austin Medical Research Campus With AI Focus

The University of Texas on Tuesday announced the new UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research, a new Austin medical education and research facility backed by a $750 million commitment from Michael and Susan Dell.

UT Austin said the new commitments will launch the advanced research campus and the UT Dell Medical Center, while also expanding support for the Texas Advanced Computing Center, undergraduate scholarships and student housing.

The university framed the medical center as a technology-driven project. Expected to open in 2030, UT said the center will deliver a fully integrated, patient-centered model that connects prevention, diagnosis, treatment and discovery through artificial intelligence and advanced computing, with technology, data and AI embedded to support clinicians, connect the patient journey and improve outcomes.

UT also said the broader campus will bring together the university’s research strengths, advanced computing capabilities and clinical care in one integrated environment. Central to that vision is a collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which UT said will be integrated into the UT Dell Medical Center as part of a unified care system.

In its release, the governor’s office said Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized the campus’ role in advancing medical research, expanding access to treatment options and growing the state’s medical workforce.

“The future of health care starts right here, right now,” said Abbott. “Through this new campus and medical center, Texas will lead America in health-care innovation. The next generation of medical breakthroughs will take place in Central Texas. More patients will have access to better health care that is uniquely tailored to their own personal needs.”