UTSW Researchers Discovering Ways to Combat Kidney Disease and Cancer Receives Award

(from left to right) Vishal Patel, MD and Michael Buszczak, PhD

Two faculty members have received an award designed to help UT Southwestern researchers move new technologies to market, in this case for their investigative work involving kidney disease and cancer. Michael Buszczak, PhD, Professor of Molecular Biology, and Vishal Patel, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, will share the UTSW Biotech+ at Pegasus Park Commercialization Milestone Award. 

“As part of the funding, awardees meet with investors and business advisers to provide feedback on their work and its potential,” said Brad Phelan, MBA, Assistant Vice President of Technology Commercialization and Business Development.