Launching Innovation

Southwestern Medical Foundation inspires a higher standard in innovation through early-stage research grants funded by The Cary Council. Our investments in promising research and bold ideas have led to millions of dollars in follow-on funding.

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Launching Innovation

From Coffee to Biotechnology: Russell Hayward on Building Strong Teams and Innovating Across Fields

Russell Hayward joins the Learning From Leaders podcast to talk about his leadership shift from coffee shop entrepreneur to biotech startup CEO.
Dr. Christina Herrera smiling while on the Learning From Leaders podcast.
Launching Innovation

Advancing Maternal-Fetal Health: Chris Herrera, M.D., on Innovations in Placenta Research and the Importance of Mentorship

Dr. Christina Herrera joined the Learning from Leaders Podcast to talk about her work in placenta research, mentorship, and future research projects.
Launching Innovation

An Evening with DocStars 2024: A Celebration of Innovation and Generosity

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2024 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.
Launching Innovation

What’s Up, Doc? Getting to Know The Cary Council’s 2024 DocStars

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.
Launching Innovation

2024 DocStar Grant Recipients

2024 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UT Southwestern.
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Cullum Clark Talks Innovation Districts and the Economic Boom in North Texas

North Texas Innovation Districts drive Economic Boom. Expert Cullum Clark explains how eds and meds institutions are also a factor.

March 5, 2024

A Bold Vision for the Future of Pediatric Care in North Texas Shared with The Cary Council

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council hosts their Annual Kickoff event to inspire a new year of impact in early-stage research.

November 10, 2023

An Evening with DocStars 2023: Celebrating the Next Generation of Medical Trailblazers

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2023, a celebration of innovation in early-stage research.

September 26, 2023

What’s Up, Doc? Getting to Know The Cary Council’s 2023 DocStars

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council’s 2023 DocStars sit down for a Q&A at What’s Up, Doc? – a meet and greet for this year’s early-stage grant recipients.

August 15, 2023

2023 DocStars

Launching Innovation

2023 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UTSW.
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