Dr. Reiser has served as president of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System since August 2023, also holding the John D. Stobo, MD Distinguished Chair and a professorship in the John Sealy School of Medicine. A prominent research leader in the field of kidney disease and wielding a focus on molecular biology, genetics and immunology, his scientific discoveries have opened new lines of inquiry and significantly advanced treatment options for renal diseases, some of which are in active clinical trial stage. He is a member of Leopoldina, the world’s oldest National Academy of Sciences, reflecting the global distinction of his scientific contributions. Prior to joining UTMB Health, Dr. Reiser served in faculty and leadership roles at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School, giving him a breadth of institutional experience that informs his vision for improving health and quality of life in Texas and beyond. He aims to advance UTMB Health’s historic mission in education, research, clinical care and innovation.
