The University of Texas at Austin has announced the appointment of Charles “Charley” Taylor, Ph.D., a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, to lead its new Center for Computational Medicine. This move follows the university’s plan to establish an academic medical center in Austin.
Taylor, who will serve as the W.A. “Tex” Moncrief Jr. Chair in Computational Medicine at the Oden Institute and a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School, is recognized for his contributions to computational modeling for cardiovascular systems. He co-founded HeartFlow, a leading digital healthcare company that developed AI and computer simulation methods now standard worldwide.
“This is a game-changer not only for Texas but for the future of health,” said Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D., dean of Dell Med and UT’s senior vice president for medical affairs. She emphasized Taylor’s expertise in developing research breakthroughs into practical tools.
Karen Willcox, Ph.D., director of the Oden Institute, highlighted that Taylor’s appointment marks a significant collaboration between the institute and Dell Medical School. “There could not be a better time for Charley to join The University of Texas at Austin,” she stated.
The University of Texas Medical Center plans include two new hospitals: an MD Anderson Cancer Center and another UT hospital designed to accommodate advancements in health technology.
Taylor expressed enthusiasm about joining UT: “One of the things that attracted me to UT is the opportunity to participate in the planning and creation of a hospital for the future.”
