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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.

November 1, 2017

Nobel Prize 2013: Thomas Südhof, M.D., Ph.D.

Advancing Brain Treatment

Thomas Südhof, M.D., Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience and former Chair of the department at UT Southwestern, was one of three scientists awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Julie Hersh

May 18, 2015

Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care Established with $5 Million Gift from Hersh Foundation

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The Hersh Foundation made a $5 million lead gift to Southwestern Medical Foundation to help establish the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as well as to endow the Julie K. Hersh Chair in Depression Research and Clinical Care.

March 18, 2015

Presbyterian Village North Foundation Donates $1,250,000 to Benefit Alzheimer’s Research

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Presbyterian Village North Foundation (PVNF) has made two gifts totaling $1,250,000 to support Alzheimer’s research at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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August 5, 2013

Neuroscience Research Receives Gift from Shirley and Bill McIntyre

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Longtime Dallas community leaders Shirley and Bill McIntyre donate $1 million in support of neuroscience research and clinical care.