The center--called the Cecil H. and
"One of the most daunting challenges in biology and medicine is to begin to understand how all the parts of cells - genes, proteins, and many other molecules - work together to create complex living organisms," Gilman said in a statement. "The time is really right for this kind of focused research effort.
The center was made possible by a $12.8 million donation from the Cecil and Ida Green Foundation, said UT Southwestern.