President’s letter
2021 Metrics
Cycle of Translation
Visionary Gifts
Discovery to Clinic
Innovative Education
Translational Luminaries
Introduction
Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research
Infectious Diseases Research Fund
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics at Houston Methodist
The Food & Health Alliance within the Houston Methodist Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders, Immunology Center and the Fondren Inflammation Collaborative
Houston Methodist Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics
Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III
Translational Research Initiative
COVID-19 Studies
Outcomes Research
Houston Methodist Researchers Are Developing Mobile Apps to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Patients
Houston Methodist-Developed Algorithm May Improve Management and Outcomes in Critically ill COVID-19 Patients
Wearable Devices May Provide New Treatment Option for Glioblastoma
Restorative Medicine
Houston Methodist Investigators Nanotechnology Investigators Awarded Prestigious Grants from the Department of Defense
Houston Methodist Advances Research into Neural Prosthetics
An Innovative Approach to Treat Even the Most Stubborn-to-Heal Fractures
Cell Encapsulation May Hold the Key to Preventing Cell Transplant Rejection
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation Works to Restore Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
Houston Methodist, Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine Design Noninvasive Tech to Help Remove Brain’s Metabolic Waste
Precision Medicine
Novel Drug Combination Can Target Triple-Negative Breast Cancer for Treatment
Importance of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Risk Assessment and Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
A Houston Methodist and Purdue University Breakthrough May Result in a More Effective Tuberculosis Vaccine
Cancer Cell Type (Seed) and Tumor Microenvironment (Soil) Control Therapeutic Antibody Delivery and Efficacy
New Virtual Intensive Care Unit Simultaneously Improves Patient Care and Bed Capacity
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Introduction
Joint Weill Cornell–Houston Methodist Academic Institute Doctoral Program Welcomes its Inaugural Class
Visionary EnMed Program Soars to New Heights
Neural Control of Organ Degeneration and Regeneration (NeuralCODR) Training Program
Faculty and Research Development
Graduate Medical Education
Science in Service
of
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President's letter
2021 Metrics
Cycle of Translation
Visionary Gifts of Hope
Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research
Infectious Diseases Research Fund
Introduction
Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics at Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
The Food & Health Alliance within the Houston Methodist Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders, Immunology Center and the Fondren Inflammation Collaborative
Houston Methodist Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics
Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III Translational Research Initiative
From Discovery to Clinic
What is "Discovery to Clinic"?
Restorative Medicine
Houston Methodist Advances Research into Neural Prosthetics
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation Works to Restore Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
An Innovative Approach to Treat Even the Most Stubborn-to-Heal Fractures
Cell Encapsulation May Hold the Key to Preventing Cell Transplant Rejection
Houston Methodist, Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine Design Noninvasive Tech to Help Remove Brain’s Metabolic Waste
Houston Methodist Investigators Nanotechnology Investigators Awarded Prestigious Grants from the Department of Defense
Precision Medicine
New Virtual Intensive Care Unit Simultaneously Improves Patient Care and Bed Capacity
Cancer Cell Type (Seed) and Tumor Microenvironment (Soil) Control Therapeutic Antibody Delivery and Efficacy
Novel Drug Combination Can Target Triple-Negative Breast Cancer for Treatment
A Houston Methodist and Purdue University Breakthrough May Result in a More Effective Tuberculosis Vaccine
Importance of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Risk Assessment and Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Translational Luminaries
2021 Annual Metrics
Our Commitment to
Research and EducationHouston Methodist supports our 742 faculty with a $219.2M annual investment in research and education and a planned investment of $300M over five years for strategic academic initiatives. Investigators also have access to more than $106M in philanthropic funds for research and education and a competitive $15.5M philanthropic fund to support translation of their most promising technologies.
Strategic Academic Initiatives
$
300M
Over Five Years
Research, Education and Products Development
$
167.2M
Research
$
26.7M
Products Development
$
52M
Education
Annual Extramural Funding Total
Total $70.3
$23.7M
NIH Grant Funding
$
11.1M
Philanthropy
$
17.7M
Other Grant Funding
$
17.8M
Industry
Contracts
Translation & Development
to Bring New Technologies & Therapies to Patients
We bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of translation from bench research, to prototyping and production, to clinical trials and FDA approval. Houston Methodist has a $26.7M product development fund to navigate promising technologies through this translational pipeline and facilitate a technology transfer handoff to the market for delivery of safe and effective therapies to patients.
26,700,000
Product development fund
200
Licensable Technologies
29
Products in Regulatory Pipeline
523
Clinical Trials
Houston Methodist has a $26.7M product development fund to navigate promising technologies through this translational pipeline and facilitate a technology transfer hand off to the market for delivery to patients.
26,700,000
Product Development Fund
Houston Methodist has a $26.7M product development fund to navigate promising technologies through this translational pipeline and facilitate a technology transfer handoff to the market for delivery to patients.
Worldwide
Collaboration & Leadership
Global collaboration sources the best expertise for interdisciplinary research and
education. In 2021, Houston Methodist faculty mentored 1,036 trainees in residence from 68 countries and participated in 6,691 collaborations with peers from 136 countries.
1,722
Peer-Reviewed Publications
68
Learners from 68 Countries
1,256
Research Projects
50
Collaborating U.S. States
136
Collaborating Countries
Collaborations
Training the
Next Generation
of Caregivers & Innovators
Houston Methodist faculty trained 41,809 learners in 2021. Our modern interdisciplinary GME and educational programs have access to advanced resources like the MITIESM virtual hospital and procedural skills labs that support evidence-based practice.
1,509
Health Care
2,413
Pharmacy
41,809
Learners
14,264
Physicians
407
Research
8,347
Allied Health
14,869
Nursing
1.38M
Patient Encounters
4,737
Physicians
742
Faculty
2,110
Credentialed Researchers
41,809
Learners
Ranked in 10 Specialties:
Cancer
Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Geriatrics
Gynecology
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
Urology
Learn more about our
U.S. News & World Report
national rankings
Houston Methodist
Hospitals & InstitutesClinical Care
8
Hospitals
6
Centers of Excellence
Academic Institute
Research Institute and Education Institute
Affiliated with
Weill Cornell Medicine
Hospitals
Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
16655 Southwest Frwy.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Houston Methodist West Hospital
18500 Katy Frwy.
Houston, TX 77094
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
4401 Garth Rd.
Baytown, TX 77521
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
18220 State Hwy. 249
Houston, TX 77070
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
18300 Houston Methodist Dr. Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
17201 Interstate 45 S.
The Woodlands, TX 77385
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
701 S. Fry Rd.
Katy, TX 77450
Centers of Excellence
Houston Methodist Cancer Center
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Houston Methodist Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders
Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Departments
Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care
Department of Cardiology
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Department of Family Medicine
Department of Medicine
Department of Nanomedicine
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Department of Neurosurgery
Department of Nursing
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine
Department of Pharmacy
Department of Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiology
Department of Surgery
Department of Urology
Centers & Programs
Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics
Blanton Eye Institute
Center for Bioenergetics
Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration
Center for Computational Surgery
Center for Critical Care
Center for Health & Nature
Center for Immunotherapy Research
Center for Molecular and Translational Human Infectious Diseases Research
Center for Musculoskeletal Regeneration
Center for Neuroregeneration
Center for Outcomes Research
Center for Precision Surgery
Center for Rapid Device Translation
Center for Tissue Engineering
Center for Urological Regeneration
Houston Methodist Institute for Robotics, Imaging and Navigation
Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & Education (MITIESM)
Immunobiology & Transplant Science Center
Immunology Center
Kenneth R. Peak Brain & Pituitary Treatment Center
Lung Center
Mathematics in Medicine Program
Nantz National Alzheimer Center
Regenerative Medicine Program
Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation