Facts and Figures
The UT Southwestern Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, established in 2015 with a generous donation from Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr., seeks to advance the understanding of brain diseases by uniting the disciplines of research, education, and clinical treatment in one unprecedented institution. Our mission: to improve the lives of people with brain disease.
Data on this page reflect fiscal year 2025 (September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025).
Expertise
The O’Donnell Brain Institute provides the foundation for brain disease prevention and cures.
2,400±
Faculty and Staff
Total faculty, trainees, and staff from UT Southwestern departments, centers, and facilities associated with the O’Donnell Brain Institute
570±
Clinical and Research Faculty
Departments and Divisions
- Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurology
- Neuropathology
- Neuroradiology
- Neuroscience
- Pediatric Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry
Areas of Specialty Care
The O’Donnell Brain Institute is home to transformative neurological research, offering treatments for more than 200 conditions, including:
- ALS
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism
- Brain and skull base tumors
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Headache and facial pain
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Psychiatric and psychological disorders
- Sleep and breathing disorders
- Spine conditions
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injuries
Research
Primed for discovery … focused on goals
$146 million
Total Research Expenditures
609
Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and other professional papers
Clinical Activity
We're focused on delivering comprehensive, personalized care for even the most complex cases.
2,339
Inpatient Surgeries
6,672
Outpatient Surgeries
9,011
Total Surgeries Performed
316,500±
Outpatient Visits
4,600±
Neuroscience Inpatient Admissions
Awards and Recognition
Celebrating our commitment to excellence in patient care and research
- UT Southwestern completed a five-year, $1 billion campaign to fuel its commitment to advance brain research and clinical care at the O’Donnell Brain Institute, making it one of the largest brain-focused investments at a U.S. academic medical center.
- U.S. News & World Report ranking as one of the nation's top 20 hospitals for rehabilitative care.
- U.S. News & World Report ranking as #9 in the nation for neurological and neurosurgical care.
- Designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 center - the highest possible level
- Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, signifying nursing excellence and high-quality patient care
- Psychiatry residency program ranked #1 in the South by Doximity (2024-2025)
- Recognized with the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (awarded in 2023)
- 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for stroke, brain injury, spine injury, and general rehabilitation programs
- Designated by the National Ataxia Foundation as an Ataxia Center of Excellence