Advancing science through biomedical research and advanced computing
Explore how BioRacc integrates advanced computing and biological sciences to drive transformative discoveries in health and medicine.
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What we do
Accelerating Biomedical Discovery Through Computation and Biology
The Biomolecular Research and Advanced Computing Center (BioRacc) is a research facility dedicated to addressing complex challenges in the life sciences through computational science and high-performance computing (HPC). We integrate advanced computational methods with biological research to explore molecular interactions critical to human health—accelerating discovery around biological targets, therapeutic agents, disease mechanisms, and new treatment strategies.
Get involved
Students, trainees, and collaborators—start here.
Pick the path that matches your goals. Each track lists clear next steps and who to email.
Undergraduate students
Research experience & workshops
Build computational and lab skills through workshops, volunteer research, or undergraduate projects with BioRacc mentors.
View pathwayGraduate students & trainees
Thesis, rotations & advanced projects
Join computational drug discovery, molecular modeling, or infectious-disease projects that can support thesis or dissertation work.
View pathwayFaculty & external collaborators
Partnerships & shared facilities
Partner on screening, modeling, HPC workflows, or joint publications—or request collaborative access to BioRacc core resources.
View pathway
Summer 2026 computing workshop
Open inquiries — Hands-on Linux, command-line, and drug-design foundations in the BioRacc computing lab. Exact dates are announced each spring—email to join the interest list.
Leadership
Meet the Principal Investigator
“At BioRacc, we believe drug discovery should reflect the communities it serves. We are proud to lead cutting-edge research and inclusive training that advances science and social impact.”
Gallery
Moments from the lab and beyond
United Health Foundation conference
Dr. Scott Widmann, Dr. Esther Olaleye, and Dr. Kehinde Idowu representing Texas Southern University at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Wet-lab discovery at the bench
Hands-on screening and plate-based assays
Computational training lab
Computational biology team at work
Where we sit
Anchored at TSU, connected to Houston's research ecosystem.
Centre for Biomedical and Minority Health Research
Home center supporting biomedical research on diseases that disproportionately affect minority communities.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Academic home for BioRacc within Texas Southern University.
Supported by
institutions that believe in advancing discovery and improving lives
News & Events
Latest from the lab
Featured video
Advancing Health Equity: Texas Southern University Center for Biomedical & Minority Health Research
Event
Feb 2025
BioRacc summer computing workshop
Hands-on Linux and command-line training in the BioRacc computing lab—foundational skills for docking, scripting, and high-performance research workflows.
Event
2024
RCMI 2024 poster presentations
BioRacc researchers presented work on SARS-CoV-2 spike–ACE2 interactions and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer drug discovery at the Research Centers in Minority Institutions symposium.
Event
2024
NW-BRaVE cyanobacteria–phage research
Students and mentors showcased redox-dependent molecular interactions in cyanobacteria and phage in partnership with NW-BRaVE at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Get involved
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you are a TSU student, graduate trainee, or faculty collaborator—choose the path that fits and contact the right person.
Open to Texas Southern University students, faculty, and collaborators.