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Shad and Michele Rowe made a generous gift to Southwestern Medical Foundation that will help scientists decipher the workings of the human brain at the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute (OBI). The Rowes are hopeful that new discoveries will someday end the devastating toll of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s (PD) and other movement disorders.
The Cary Council, a group of emerging young leaders who support the missions of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, announced grant recipients of funds raised to support early-stage research from their 2021 An Evening with DocStars at Home event, held on Saturday, May 1.
Do or Dye with Dr. Chika Nwachukwu Using different dyes, Dr. Chika Nwachukwu, a previous Cary Council Early Research Grant recipient, or “DocStar,” will walk you through color-changing experiments that mimic the way HPV is detected in patient samples. This video is part of The Cary Council’s 2021 fundraising event: An Evening with DocStars at […]
Southwestern Medical Foundation was honored to present Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. with our highest community distinction: The Sprague Award.
Established in 1991, The Sprague Award recognizes outstanding philanthropists who have provided significant support to advance health care through contributions of time, leadership and resources. Over the past 40 years, the Perots and their family’s commitment and contributions have paved the way for crucial medical advancements.
Joann and Glenn Rechtine, M.D. are inspiring students through their unwavering support of nursing scholarships.
Dr. Calvin Dixon was given the gift of medical scholarships. Now, he’s paying it forward with a gift of his own.
The Cary Council’s 2024 DocStars sit down for a Q&A at What’s Up, Doc? – a meet and greet for this year’s early-stage grant recipients.
Southwestern Medical Foundation hosted a welcome reception for the incoming 2024 class of new trustees.
September 19, 2024
Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill and Dr. Andy Keller share their insights on the intertwining significance of education and mental health.
August 28, 2024
2024 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UT Southwestern.
August 27, 2024
Southwestern Medical Foundation is pleased to announce 12 new Board of Trustees members for 2024. These new trustees will bring their unique experiences and leadership expertise to support Southwestern Medical Foundation and see its endeavors flourish.
August 13, 2024
The Best Places to Work Awards recognize local employers who have gone above and beyond to create a great workplace.
August 9, 2024
Maggie Wang, a graduate student in the Gao Lab, has been honored with the 2024 Ida M. Green Award for research that could advance nanoparticle-based cancer immunotherapies.
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