U. of Texas, MD Anderson to Expand Burgeoning Austin Medical District

The University of Texas has announced plans to launch a $2.5 billion initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin's burgeoning medical district. The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center will start with two new hospital towers — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT Austin hospital. MD Anderson will expand its Houston footprint to Austin by building and operating a new, comprehensive cancer center, while UT Austin will build and operate its new specialty hospital. 'The establishment of the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center, with UT MD Anderson Cancer Center adjacent to a new university hospital and access to all of UT Austin's education and research assets, will undoubtedly result in transformative cancer care, provide students at the flagship campus with unmatched experiences, and benefit patients throughout the state and nation for all time,' said University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife in a statement.