A Message from the Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine; and Senior Vice President of Health Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Janice Jones Endsley, PhD, has been appointed the inaugural Director of the Center for Immune Metabolism and Disease Research at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
An internationally recognized immunologist, Dr. Jones Endsley brings outstanding scientific expertise and a distinguished record of leadership in immunology, infectious diseases, and translational research. Her appointment marks an important milestone as UTMB launches the Center for Immune Metabolism and Disease Research to advance discoveries at the intersection of metabolism and immune function and to accelerate the development of innovative approaches to disease prevention and treatment.
Dr. Jones Endsley serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Associate Dean for Discovery Science in JSSOM. Throughout her career, she has led impactful research programs, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentored the next generation of scientists, helping to strengthen the institution’s research enterprise and scientific reputation.
Under Dr. Jones Endsley's leadership, the Center for Immune Metabolism and Disease Research will serve as a catalyst for collaboration across basic, translational, and clinical research disciplines, bringing together investigators from across UTMB to address fundamental questions in immune regulation, metabolism, and human disease. The center will strengthen our capabilities in this emerging field and position our institution at the forefront of discovery and innovation.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jones Endsley on her appointment as the inaugural Director of the Center for Immune Metabolism and Disease Research. I am grateful for her leadership and commitment to advancing research excellence at UTMB, and I look forward to supporting her vision for the center's growth and impact.
Antonio C. Bianco, MD, PhD
Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine
Senior Vice President of Health Affairs