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Advancing Brain Treatment

Investments in brain health are leading our region forward, deepening our understanding of the workings of the human brain and leading to better treatment and prevention of brain diseases.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter O'Donnell

March 24, 2021

Community Vision: The Gift from Peter O’Donnell Jr. that Launched UT Southwestern’s Brain Institute in 2015

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The Institute supports the recruitment of world leaders in science and medicine.
Dr. Dauer photo

September 28, 2020

Welcoming Dr. William T. Dauer, Inaugural Director of O’Donnell Brain Institute

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In 2019, the UT Southwestern Medical Center welcomed Dr. William T. Dauer, an acclaimed physician investigator in dystonia and Parkinson’s disease, as its inaugural Director of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

September 23, 2020

Halbreichs Create Legacy Gift in Support of Peter O’Donnell Brain Institute Campaign for the Brain

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Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich appreciate life’s treasures – family, friends, good health, and the joy that comes from making the world better. Longtime friends of Southwestern Medical Foundation, the Halbreichs joined The Heritage Society in 2019 with a legacy gift to invest in further discovery and treatment of glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Two elderly people looking at each other

September 23, 2020

Bowles’ Endow Generous Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Dementia

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Janie and Don Bowles believe in a future when dementia will be a preventable, treatable, and curable disease.

Family sitting at a table

September 23, 2020

Moroney, Smith, and Bass Family Gift Furthers Brain Discovery

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Barbara B. Moroney, Bonnie B. Smith, and James E. Bass are a strong force in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Their generosity supports the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center in its work to find effective treatments for brain diseases and enhance the lives of Alzheimer’s patients.
Dr. Trivedi and student

February 11, 2020

Breakthrough in Treating Depression Using Artificial Intelligence

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New research from the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at the O’Donnell Brain Institute will bring more effective depression treatment to patients using artificial intelligence (AI) and brain scans.

September 9, 2019

At the heart of legacy

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In 1984, a generous bequest from Pinta Huff Harris dedicated half of her $1.5 million estate, including a significant tract of land in Pecos County, Texas, to Southwestern Medical Foundation.
The Rowlings

July 22, 2019

Terry and Robert B. Rowling Give $25 Million to Support Brain Institute

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Terry and Robert B. Rowling recently made a generous $25 million gift to Southwestern Medical Foundation in support of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The Maclins

October 16, 2018

Maclin Family Distinguished Chair in Addiction Psychiatry

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Through a generous contribution, Diana and Todd Maclin are advancing the way we understand and treat addiction.

January 26, 2018

Mosle Family Furthers Mission of O’Donnell Brain Institute

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Paula Mosle, a longtime supporter of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, has stepped forward to champion the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute through a generous $1 million charitable gift annuity.
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